Ronaldo becomes co-owner of Spanish side Almeria

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes part-owner of Spanish second division side Almeria after acquiring a 25% share in the Saudi Arabian-owned club.

Atalanta scrape through but Juve out of CL as Italian giants hit alarming low

Atalanta pulled off a thrilling, last-gasp turnaround to make it to the Champions League last 16. Juventus battled valiantly into extra-time with 10 men. But that show of fight hasn't lifted the dark cloud which settled over Italian football this week.

When is the Champions League last 16 draw? Date, format, seeding explained

With the playoffs settled, some of the biggest names in European football will soon discover their last 16 opponents.

Real Madrid condemn fan for alleged Nazi salute

Real Madrid launch an investigation after a supporter allegedly performed a Nazi salute before the club's Champions League win against Benfica on Wednesday.

Joao Pedro thriving as Chelsea's No 9

Pick Ekitike, Sesko and Van Dijk - FPL team of the week

It is a good week for Fantasy Premier League managers to load up on Liverpool and Manchester United players, write Thomas Woods.

Riley breaks down the Cognizant Classic's 'Bear Trap'... while dressed as a bear!

Wayne Riley suits up as a bear to explain why the Cognizant Classic's 'Bear Trap' is so difficult for even the most experienced golfers!

Henderson calls for ‘unity’ as fractious Palace face crucial clash with Zrinjski

The Palace hero must wonder how things have gone so wrong so quickly, but still hopes ‘to shift the narrative’ Dean Henderson became a cult hero in south London after saving a penalty in Crystal Palace’s victory against Manchester City in last season’s FA Cup final. The England goalkeeper then boosted his popularity when he dropped into a local pub as supporters celebrated August’s penalty shootout victory over Liverpool in the Community Shield and put £1,000 behind the bar. Henderson, made captain when Marc Guéhi was sold to Manchester City in January after Palace were humbled in the Cu

European countries fear playing in World Cup will mean financial loss

Costs will increase at extended 2026 tournament Around 10 federations want Fifa to tackle problems A number of European football federations fear they will lose money sending their national teams to the World Cup this summer, with an unusual hike in costs and inconsistencies around tax exemptions among the problems Fifa is being urged to rectify. Although Fifa approved record prize money of £539m for the tournament last December it may not be enough to prevent losses, or reduced profits, for competitors who would usually expect a World Cup to generate vital funds. An investigation by the Guard

Why Villa are this season's big overperformers

Are Aston Villa wobbling?

MVP 'would love' Cameron to be Taylor's final opponent

Chantelle Cameron's promoters say they "would love" for the Brit to be Katie Taylor's opponent in the legendary Irish fighter's final professional contest later this year.

Boulter into Merida Open quarters after Osorio walkover

Katie Boulter recorded her seventh straight win on the WTA Tour as Camila Osorio retired from their Merida Open clash.