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a A new standoff between US President Donald Trump and FIFA comes after the international soccer governing body appeared to back Trump’s comments about potentially moving matches from some of the US host cities for the 2026 World Cup.FIFA released a statement on Sunday that appeared to justify President Trump’s assertion that the government, not FIFA, is ultimately responsible for the safety of World Cup matches. The move follows President Trump’s threat to cancel the Olympics from cities he deems “unsafe.”Jimmy Kimmel slams Trump in fiery Colbert interviewPresident Trump threatens to pull games from BostonPresident Trump targeted the Massachusetts capital…
Man United haven’t won at Anfield since 2016 – and it’s time for Ruben Amorim to break the record booksJeremy joined the Daily Star in 2010 as Manchester football correspondent and has been chief sports writer for over 10 years. He provides expert coverage of Manchester United and Manchester City, the entire Premier League and English football teams. Jeremy has covered Wimbledon, golf majors and the Olympics, as well as the soccer, rugby and cricket World Cups.Ruben Amorim needs to be bold when Manchester United take on Liverpool – so do his players like Matheus Cunha(Image: 2025 Kevin C. Cox…
BBC has downplayed the latest figures showing Match of the Day’s ratings have fallen significantly, falling by more than 10 per cent since Gary Lineker’s departure. Former Leicester and Tottenham forward leaves British broadcaster for the last time of the previous season.Lineker, who was the face of Match of the Day for 26 years, left the role in May. Although he was due to remain at the BBC and host coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he has reached an agreement to leave the company early without receiving anything in return.His exit, which came after he shared an anti-Semitic…
LONDON (AP) — Algeria winger Said Benrahma has been fined 12,000 pounds (about $16,000) for owning a dangerous dog that attacked a golden retriever in 2023 while he was playing for West Ham.Mr Benrahma admitted two charges of keeping a dangerous, uncontrollable dog while living in east London. He appeared via video link on Thursday from the Saudi Arabian car where he is currently playing.Benrahma’s two dogs, both XL-sized bullies that had escaped from his home, attacked a golden retriever named Bailey in July 2023, injuring the man, according to testimony at Willesden Magistrates Court. The retriever required veterinary treatment…
Arsenal have double injury concerns ahead of their Premier League game against Fulham, with Martin Zvimendi and Ben White absent from Thursday’s training.October 16, 2025, 12:34Updated October 16, 2025 16:17Andrea Berta watched training with Arsenal stars on Thursday(Image: (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images))Arsenal’s Martin Zvimendi and Ben White have given manager Mikel Arteta another injury headache ahead of the Premier League showdown with Fulham. White was absent from the public training session at London Colney, with Zvimendi also seen watching from the sidelines alongside Gunners sporting director Andrea Berta.However, there was some good news for Arteta as…
David Beckham has reportedly been approached by the FA about England using Inter Miami’s facilities for a warm-weather training camp ahead of next summer’s North American World Cup. Beckham, co-owner and president of the Florida-based MLS team, has been consulted by England officials who visited the club’s Fort Lauderdale facility.Sky Sports claim the Three Lions chiefs have also toured several other venues since securing their place in the tournament. In preparation for the tournament, England will travel to America to acclimate their players. Thomas Tuchel and the FA’s sports scientists aim to give players at least a week, and possibly…
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan could be forgiven for being angry at the United States.top players Christian Pulisic returns from injury The US winger still needs to be fully evaluated by Milan after being removed from international duty, but reports suggest he could be sidelined for nearly a month.In that case, Pulisic would not only miss Sunday’s game against Fiorentina, but also Serie A games against Pisa, Atalanta, Roma and Parma, as a friendly against the United States could be costly for Milan.Pulisic has been Milan’s best player so far this season, with six goals and two assists in his…
Liverpool spent a whopping £415m in the summer transfer window, with player sales reaching £187m as Arne Slott’s Premier League champions underwent a bit of a makeover.October 16, 2025, 16:38Updated October 16, 2025 16:39Virgil van Dijk gives verdict on new Liverpool team after record-breaking summerVirgil van Dijk has praised Liverpool’s “fantastic” efforts in the transfer window, and now the onus is on him and his team-mates to “create” another title-winning team.The Premier League champions signed nine senior players and released 10 first-team players in a record-breaking summer transfer window at Anfield. Liverpool spent £415m on new signings and recouped £187m…
Stephen Smith is set to take the reins of Rangers on an interim basis for this weekend’s game against Dundee United as talks with Kevin Muscat continue. The Shanghai Port Authority is close to filling the position vacated by Russell Martin at Ibrox.Former Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rolle impressed Andrew Kavena and Parag Malate during a meeting last week, but later withdrew his candidacy. Former Rangers midfielder Muscat is currently in contract negotiations with the club’s American owners, with Neil McCann being considered as a temporary replacement until Muscat can travel from China.However, McCann will not be fit for the…
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The first doubts are starting to emerge about Liverpool’s Premier League title defense. 3 consecutive losses.Manchester United look like they won’t be able to get past one more defeat. another crisis.That is the backdrop to the latest clash between the fiercest rivals in English football.At Anfield on Sunday, Liverpool will be looking to prevent their early-season slump from turning into something more serious, while United will be looking to regain momentum under manager Ruben Amorim.Liverpool suffered another defeat in the Champions League with late defeats to Crystal Palace and Chelsea before the international break. This was…