South Korea signals cuts to military exemptions for gold medallists after backlash over athletes’ Asian Games comments.
Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises, but leaves international return open.
Thousands of Argentina fans poured into Buenos Aires’ Monumental stadium ahead of Lionel Messi’s final match.
England’s Harry Kane makes record-equalling 125th appearance and has a hand in all three goals in Nations League win.
Mikel Merino turns game for Spain in Croatia to maintain their 100 percent group-stage record in UEFA Nations League.
Lionel Messi super fan Yadil M Iqbal traveled from Kerala, India, to Buenos Aires to watch him play his last game.
The three complaints filed by Norway’s football body ask FIFA’s Ethics Committee to examine Infantino’s conduct.
An Israeli player is accused of spitting on an Irish coach as the teams returned to their dressing rooms at half-time.
Ronaldo sparked controversy last week when he walked out of the camp after learning that he would not start a game.
Coming on the back of a 10-match winning streak, Spain face Croatia with sights set on the Nations League quarterfinals.
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