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Premier League clubs overhaul financial rules

Clubs opted by a majority of 14 to six to introduce the squad cost ratio (SCR) model

City talent quit football at nineteen to study law

football player swaps football for Oxford law degree

Premier League champions are on a dismal run

Smallest nations set for big stage at 2026 World Cup

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Curacao supporters cheer during the World Cup qualifier football match between Jamaica and Curacao at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica on November 18, 2025.

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UEFA playoff draw sets stage for high-stakes World Cup qualifiers

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Football fans now can vote for Globe Soccer Awards

16th edition of star-studded event on December 28 will feature around 15 award categories

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo warms up ahead of during the men's football 2026 World Cup Group F qualifier between Ireland and Portugal at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on November 13, 2025.

Scotland through to 2026 World Cup after 28-year wait

Scotland scored an improbable 4-2 win over favoured Denmark at raucous Hampden Park

Scotland's midfielder Scott McTominay grabs the corner flag as Scotland's midfielder 23 Kenny McLean celebrates with teammates after scoring his long-range last-kick of the game goal during the Fifa World Cup 2026 European qualification football match against Denmark at Hampden Park in Glasgow on November 18, 2025.

‘India can play World Cup with half of UAE facilities’

Indian football icon plans residential academy to nurture talent

IM Vijayan was in Abu Dhabi for a short visit to his family friend Manoj Kumar.

Curacao reach World Cup with small Indian town size

Previous record for the smallest nation to reach a World Cup finals belonged to Iceland

Curacao's supporters celebrate as they watch the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier football match between Jamaica and Curacao in a cafe in Rotterdam on November 18, 2025.

Spain qualify for 2026 World Cup with Turkey draw

Turkey finish second, will compete in the play-offs

Spain's forward #07 Ferran Torres fights for the ball with Turkey's defender #02 Zeki Celik during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification Group E football match between Spain and Turkey at the Cartuja stadium in Seville on November 18, 2025.

Why is Cristiano Ronaldo visiting the White House?

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner has forged a close relationship with the Saudi Crown Prince

Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo

Iraq 2 UAE 1: UAE's 2026 World Cup dream over

Last-minute penalty ends UAE's 2026 World Cup dreams

UAE players celebrating goal against Iraq

Iraq unveils giant Iraq–UAE flags for playoff battle

The flags will be displayed on Tuesday at Basra’s Palm Trunk Stadium

Iraq to raise largest UAE, Iraqi flags ahead of World Cup Play-off clash

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