Also known as: Lionesses
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… Chelsea beat Arsenal in the race to sign Rogers from Aston Villa in the close season after the Gunners refused to match the Blues' £117 million ($158 million) bid for the England midfielder. …
Arsenal deliver statement fightback to end Chelsea's flying startCitizen Digital
… England complete the group.
Modric available for Croatia in Nations LeagueThe Standard
… That was in England. Closer to home, my people used to put criminals in a beehive, look for the steepest hill and let them roll. …
Sort out security and corruption to succeedCitizen Digital
… Even if she didn't start, her presence would be important." World Cup holders Spain are among the teams to have already qualified for the finals, although 2023 runners-up and European champions England will have to get through two play-off rounds to join them.
Brazil great Formiga says 2027 World Cup will 'change players' lives'Citizen Digital
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'Winner' Fernandez fundamental to Maresca's Man City rebuildCitizen Digital
… Exciting Como youngster Nico Paz made two appearances at the World Cup and could become a more regular starter, while 23-year-old Giuliano Simeone -- son of former Argentina stalwart Diego Simeone -- impressed as a substitute in the semi-final win over England. …
Messi departure leaves Argentina facing rebuild after golden eraCitizen Digital
… Thus, France is in third place in the FIFA ranking, the same position it occupied at the start of the World Cup. 4 - England - 1922.83 points England is another team that is in the same position it occupied before the start of the World Cup. …
The FIFA ranking after the World CupCitizen Digital
… Former England captain Beckham has had a close-up view of Messi's career as an opponent and now as co-owner of the forward's current side Inter Miami. …
Messi legacy will 'live forever', says BeckhamCitizen Digital
… Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea tours with 2025 FIFA Clubs World Cup trophy after the pre-season friendly match between Chelsea and Milan at Stamford Bridge on August 10, 2025, in London, England …
Man City agree blockbuster deal to sign Chelsea star FernandezCitizen Digital
… The announcement that the 38-year-old was leaving came the day after Al Hilal signed 30-year-old England centre forward Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa for a reported £50 million ($68 million). …
Benzema ends brief stint with Al Hilal in Saudi leagueSpain's head coach Luis de la Fuente has extended his contract until 2032 after leading the team to a World Cup title, Euro 2024 victory, and a UEFA Nations League title since taking over four years ago. De la Fuente said "the best is yet to come" with the national team.
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Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente has extended his contract until 2032 after leading the team to a World Cup title, Euro 2024 victory, and a UEFA Nations League title since taking over four years ago. De la Fuente said "the best is yet to come" with the national team.
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Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia's Nations League squad due to a shin injury sustained in a League Cup match against Brighton, which also caused him to miss Sunday's 1-1 draw at Fulham. He will miss matches against Scotland, North Macedonia, and Switzerland during the international break.
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Ferran Torres scored to give PSG the lead at Marseille in Ligue 1, and although Angel Gomes equalised for Marseille, Marquinhos won the match for PSG 2-1 on Sunday.
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Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente said he wanted to offer "full support" to the people of Ceuta as the north African exclave grapples with a migration crisis, after more than 70,000 migrants entered from Morocco in late July.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andoni Iraola, who left Bournemouth to become Liverpool manager in the close-season, will return to the Vitality Stadium this weekend knowing he cannot let sentiment interfere with Liverpool's bid for only a second Premier League win of the season. Iraola told reporters he looks forward to reuniting with the players and staff he worked with during three years at Bournemouth, but says he must prioritize a "ruthless" victory.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England manager Thomas Tuchel said the team can build on the "fantastic spirit" of their World Cup campaign as he named a 27-man group for Nations League fixtures, including previously overlooked Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold and Chelsea forward Cole Palmer. The squad begins play against world champions Spain on September 26.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City director of football Hugo Viana believes Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, signed for a combined £327 million, can replicate the impact of Rodri and Bernardo Silva, who departed to Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, which will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month. The 39-year-old will make his 208th and final appearance for Argentina at River Plate's Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has unveiled Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) Standards at the Kenya Health Summit, setting expectations for pharmaceutical care. The piece argues that while individual provisions may require refinement, the standards represent progress toward fulfilling Kenyans' constitutional right to the highest attainable standard of health.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi was called up by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni for a friendly against Benin on October 6, which will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement in August. The 39-year-old's international career included winning the 2022 World Cup and Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling pleaded guilty to dangerous driving after crashing his Lamborghini on a motorway in May, and also admitted possession of six nitrous oxide canisters for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sunderland will play their first European match in 53 years on Wednesday at the Stadium of Light, marking the latest milestone in the club's recovery from League One to a seventh-place Premier League finish in 2025.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leeds United defeated Newcastle United 4-1 at Elland Road, rising to third place in the Premier League table on Monday. The victory inflicted a first defeat for Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle, with goals from Lewis Miley (own goal), Jayden Bogle, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona's 19-year-old winger Lamine Yamal said he believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and that he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after winning La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, 19, told Movistar Plus he believes he and Kylian Mbappé are the two best players in the world and deserves the Ballon d'Or this year following La Liga success with Barcelona and World Cup victory with Spain.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 34, has retired from international football after eight years and 59 caps. The Chelsea player, who helped Senegal win the 2021 Africa Nations Cup, made the announcement on social media on Sunday.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has dismissed Elliot Anderson's claim that Manchester City are "kings of Manchester" ahead of Sunday's derby. Anderson, who joined City from Nottingham Forest for £116 million after United declined to bid, said City have been the dominant force in Manchester.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praised midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as a "real joy" to work with after the England international's performance in the team's 4-0 victory over Sabah, completing 81 passes in 64 minutes on his first Champions League start and playing a major role in United's upturn since Carrick took charge in January.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister said he was "very sad" at not being offered a new contract while teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch had their deals extended, and that his agent was told the club was "not in a position" to offer him one.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Belgium's football association will not support Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president, citing concerns over transparency and governance. Belgium joins England and Italy in withdrawing backing ahead of the FIFA presidential election in March 2027.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a London derby at the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz equalizing Morgan Rogers' early goal and Martin Odegaard scoring the winner. The victory ended Chelsea's unbeaten run and demonstrated Arsenal's title credentials as they sit second in the league with three wins from three matches.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Croatia's 40-year-old midfielder and captain Luka Modric will remain with the national squad for forthcoming Nations League matches, the Croatian football federation confirmed on Saturday. Modric will be included in the squad coach Slaven Bilic announces on Monday.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's leaders should focus on high-impact projects—specifically security and addressing corruption—rather than physical infrastructure, as improved security would attract investors and improve living standards for citizens.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil great Formiga believes the 2027 Women's World Cup, to be held in Brazil for the first time in Latin America, will be an opportunity to change the lives of countless players in South America. The former midfielder scored 29 goals in over 200 appearances for Brazil before retiring aged 43 in 2021.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Fernandez has moved from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million, matching the Premier League's transfer record fee. Manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea where they won the Club World Cup and Conference League, believes Fernandez's winning mentality will be valuable at City.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, ending a 21-year career with Argentina during which the team won three major titles including the 2022 World Cup. Argentina now faces a transition period with questions surrounding coach Lionel Scaloni and other ageing players.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The FIFA national team ranking indicates each country's standing in world football and influences World Cup draw seeding and competition structures. Spain leads the ranking after winning the World Cup, and FIFA now provides live provisional ranking updates during matches.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
David Beckham said Lionel Messi's "legacy will live forever" after the Argentina legend announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, following 207 caps and 125 goals for his country.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City have agreed to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a £125 million deal that would equal the British transfer record. The Argentina international is expected to move to City on deadline day.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Saudi club Al Hilal just under eight months after joining. Al Hilal expressed appreciation for his contributions and professionalism during his time with the team.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →