⚽ Football
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta signs a new deal with the Premier League championsMikel Arteta has agreed to stay at Arsenal until June 2030 after leading the club to its first league title in 22 years.- ✍️ Mikel Arteta signed a new contract to keep coaching Arsenal until June 2030.
- 🏆 Last season he led Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years.
- 📅 He became Arsenal's coach in 2019, when the team was 10th in the league.
- ⏳ He is now the longest serving manager in England's top four football leagues.
- ❤️ Arteta said it is a privilege to keep working with the club and its people.
Man City lodge appeal against Premier League verdictAn independent panel found that Manchester City broke the Premier League's money rules, and the club has now appealed.- ⚽ Football leagues have rules about how much money clubs can spend.
- ⚖️ An independent panel decided Manchester City broke those rules years ago.
- 🙅 The club says it did nothing wrong.
- 📝 City has lodged an appeal, which asks a new panel to look at the case again.
- ⏳ A separate hearing will later decide what punishment, if any, the club gets.
João Félix strike for Portugal enough to sink WalesJoão Félix scored the only goal as Portugal beat a determined Wales team 1-0 in the Nations League.- ⚽ Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in their UEFA Nations League match.
- 🥅 João Félix scored the winning goal during the first half.
- 🧤 Wales defended bravely and kept the match close until the final whistle.
- 🚩 Cristiano Ronaldo put the ball in the net, but the goal was cancelled because he was offside.
- 🏟️ The result gave Portugal a strong start while Wales showed they could challenge a top team.
West Ham beat Wrexham by six goals and go top of the leagueWest Ham made easy work of Wrexham at their home stadium and moved to the top of the league.- ⚽ The football team West Ham scored six goals in one game against Wrexham.
- 🥅 Wrexham did not score any goals at all, so the final score was six goals to zero.
- 🏟️ It was West Ham's biggest win at their home stadium in fourteen years!
- 📈 The win sent West Ham to the very top of their league table.
- 😄 The team's coach said seeing the fans happy was the best part of the day.
Bradley Barcola: Liverpool agree £123m deal for PSG forwardLiverpool agreed a huge deal to bring the French forward from Paris to the Premier League.- ⚽ The football team Liverpool made a big deal to sign a new player.
- 🇫🇷 His name is Bradley Barcola, and he used to play for a French team called PSG.
- 💷 Liverpool agreed to pay up to £123 million to get him.
- 👕 Fans are excited to see him wear the famous red Liverpool shirt.
- 🏟️ He will now compete in England's Premier League.
Premier League is back: All to know as the 2026-27 season kicks offEngland's biggest football league has started again, with champions Arsenal opening the season.- ⚽ England's biggest football league, the Premier League, is kicking off a brand new season!
- 🏆 Arsenal start the season as champions and play a team called Coventry City, who have not been in the top league for 25 years.
- 🗓️ The season began this week and will run all the way until next May.
- ✍️ Lots of famous new players have joined different teams over the summer.
- 🎉 Football fans all over the world are excited to see who will win this year.
Paris Saint Germain beat Aston Villa to lift the UEFA Super CupParis Saint Germain won the Super Cup final in Salzburg, and a teenager scored on his debut.- ⚽ Two football teams, Paris Saint Germain and Aston Villa, played a big final match.
- 🏟️ The game took place in a stadium in Salzburg, Austria.
- 🥅 Paris Saint Germain won the match 2 to 1 to lift the UEFA Super Cup trophy.
- 🌟 A young Aston Villa player named Brian Madjo scored a goal in his very first pro match.
- 🏆 This was the second year in a row that Paris Saint Germain won this trophy.
Eva Olid is the new Manchester United women's head coachEva Olid takes over the Red Devils after winning a first ever league title in Scotland.- ⚽ Manchester United's women's team has a brand new coach named Eva Olid.
- 👋 She is taking over from the old coach, Marc Skinner, who left the club.
- 🏆 Eva just led another team, Hearts, to their first ever league title in Scotland.
- ✍️ She has signed a two year deal with a chance to stay even longer.
- 🔴 Fans can't wait to see how she leads the Red Devils this season.
Argentina beat England in the World Cup semi finalArgentina scored late goals to win 2 to 1 and will face Spain in the final.- ⚽ England played Argentina for a spot in the World Cup final.
- 😢 Argentina scored late goals and won the exciting match 2 to 1.
- 🏆 Argentina will now play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday.
- 📺 Millions of fans watched the thrilling game from home.
- 🦁 It was only the fourth time England has reached a World Cup semi final.
France beat Morocco to reach the World Cup semi finalsKylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored in a 2 to 0 win.- ⚽ France won a big World Cup game against Morocco, 2 goals to 0.
- 🌟 Star player Kylian Mbappé scored a great goal in the second half.
- 🥅 Ousmane Dembélé scored the second goal to make it 2 to 0.
- 🏆 France is now through to the semi finals, just two wins from the final.
- 🩹 Mbappé hurt his ankle a bit near the end but was able to walk off.
Messi scores as Argentina beat Cape VerdeTiny Cape Verde gave Argentina a big fright before losing 3 to 2.- ⚽ Argentina played a thrilling World Cup match against tiny Cape Verde.
- 🐐 Lionel Messi scored a brilliant goal early in the game.
- 😲 Cape Verde surprised everyone by scoring twice and almost winning!
- ⏱️ The match went all the way to extra time before Argentina won 3 to 2.
- 👏 Cape Verde's players became new fan favourites even though they lost.
Ronaldo makes World Cup historyHe is the first player ever to score in six different World Cups.- ⚽ Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo did something no player has EVER done before in the whole history of the World Cup!
- 🥅 He scored a goal for Portugal against Uzbekistan, making him the first person ever to score in six different World Cups.
- 🏆 Portugal won the match 5 to 0, and Ronaldo scored twice, bringing his total World Cup goals to 10 across 20 years of tournaments.
- 🎂 Ronaldo is 41 years old and has been playing at World Cups all the way back since 2006, before many of you were born!
- 🌎 The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being played across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The World Cup 2026 is in full swingJonathan David scored a hat trick, and AI cameras welcomed fans into the stadiums.- 🌎 The FIFA World Cup 2026 is happening right now across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and it is really exciting!
- 🥅 There have already been 23 matches and 71 goals, and some brilliant players are breaking records.
- 🏟️ Teams like the USA, Brazil, and Morocco are playing their second group stage matches, with huge crowds cheering on.
- 🎩 Canadian player Jonathan David scored a hat trick, that means three goals in one game, which is something that hasn't happened at the World Cup since 1930.
- 📷 Smart AI cameras that recognise faces welcomed fans into the stadiums safely.
- 📅 The tournament runs until July 19 and features 104 matches across 16 amazing stadiums in three countries.
A World Cup referee is not allowed into the USAThe start of the 2026 World Cup has been chaotic, with visa problems for fans too.- 🌎 The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, but it has been very chaotic so far!
- 🧑⚖️ A referee from Somalia was not allowed to fly into the USA to work at the tournament, which made many people very upset.
- 🛂 Lots of football fans from different countries have also had trouble getting visas to travel and watch the games.
- 😤 FIFA, the organisation that runs the World Cup, asked everyone to "chill and relax" about the problems, which made people even more frustrated!
- 🏆 Despite all the drama off the pitch, football fans around the world are excited to watch 48 teams compete for the biggest trophy in football.
Spain gets ready for the 2026 World CupA young, exciting team hopes to win two big trophies in a row.- 🇪🇸 The Spanish national team is getting ready to play in the 2026 World Cup.
- ⚡ They have many young and talented players who are very exciting to watch.
- 🏅 Spain wants to win the title after their recent success in the Euro tournament.
- 🤔 Fans are curious to see if these amazing players can win two big trophies in a row.
- 📺 People are looking forward to watching their matches and meeting the full squad soon.
Arsenal face PSG in the Champions League finalThe new English champions want to become legends.- 🏟️ Arsenal is getting ready for a huge soccer game in the Champions League final against Paris Saint Germain.
- 🎉 The team is very happy because they recently won their first big English title in twenty two years.
- 🏆 Arsenal has a total of fourteen top league wins which makes them one of the best teams ever.
- 🔴 Only the famous clubs Liverpool and Manchester United have more league titles than them at this time.
- ⭐ This upcoming match is a special chance for the players to win another trophy and become legends today.
Premier League final day: a party, a battle and a goodbyeArsenal lift the trophy and Pep Guardiola says farewell to Man City.- 🏆 Arsenal celebrated by lifting the Premier League trophy on the last day of the season.
- 😬 Tottenham and West Ham were in a nervous battle to stay in the league.
- 👋 Manchester City's famous coach Pep Guardiola said goodbye after many wonderful seasons.
- ⏰ All ten games started at the very same time, 4pm.
- 📺 Fans all around the world watched the exciting finish.
Manchester City keep chasing the top spotCity beat Brentford as Erling Haaland reached 26 league goals this season.- ⚽ Manchester City won an important match against Brentford in the Premier League.
- 🌟 Jérémy Doku sparked the victory with a brilliant performance.
- 🥅 Erling Haaland has now scored 26 league goals this season.
- 🏆 The win keeps the pressure on Arsenal at the top of the table.
- 📅 The title race will be decided in the final matches of the season.
Manchester City 2-1 Southampton: FA Cup semi-final – as it happenedManchester City beat Southampton 2-1 in an exciting cup match to reach another final.- ⚽ Manchester City beat Southampton 2-1 in an exciting cup match to reach another final.
- 🌟 Finn Azaz scored a stunning goal first for Southampton, giving them hope of a big surprise win.
- 🎯 Jeremy Doku equalized for City, then Nico Gonzalez scored a powerful late goal to win the game.
- 🍿 The match was very close and entertaining, with both teams playing bravely and creating many chances.
- 🏆 Manchester City now move to the final and are favorites to win the trophy.
Man City vs. Arsenal: What to watch for in Premier League title showdownArsenal and Manchester City will play a very important match that could decide who wins the Premier League.- ⚽ Arsenal and Manchester City will play a very important match that could decide who wins the Premier League.
- 🥇 Arsenal are currently in first place, but Manchester City are very close behind and have won many titles before.
- 📈 If Manchester City win, they could take the lead soon, but if Arsenal win, they get much closer to winning the trophy.
- 🌟 Star players like Erling Haaland and Declan Rice will play a big role in deciding the game.
- 🎲 Experts think Manchester City might win because they are in better form right now, but anything can happen in football.
Bruno Fernandes wins his sixth Player of the Month awardManchester United's captain matched Cristiano Ronaldo with his sixth monthly award.- 🏆 Bruno Fernandes won the Premier League Player of the Month award for March.
- ⭐ It is his sixth award, the same number as Cristiano Ronaldo!
- 🎯 He made 16 assists this season, breaking a Manchester United record that belonged to David Beckham.
- ⚽ In March he scored two goals and made four assists in just four matches.
- 🗳️ Fans voted for him, and he is now closing in on the all time Premier League assist record.
Football expert predicts Chelsea can beat EvertonNumbers show tired teams still win or draw, and big finals are often slow and careful.- ⚽ A football expert thinks Chelsea can win against Everton because they score lots of goals and play exciting football.
- 📊 Sometimes people think teams play worse with little rest, but numbers show they usually still win or draw, so being tired is not always a big problem.
- 🤝 Some matches, like Leeds vs Brentford, might end in a draw because both teams play carefully and don't want to lose.
- 🔋 Newcastle may start strong but get tired later, while Sunderland could do better at the end of the game.
- 🏆 Big finals like Arsenal vs Manchester City are often low scoring because players feel pressure, so the game might be slow and careful.
Bukayo Saka opens up about Arsenal's big ambitionsIn an exclusive interview, Arsenal star Bukayo Saka talked about his team's dream of winning the biggest trophies in football and his own journey as a leader.- Saka is one of Arsenal's most important players and an England international.
- He says the team is hungry to win the Premier League and the Champions League.
- Saka came through Arsenal's youth academy as a young boy.
- He spoke about becoming a leader on and off the pitch.
- Fans love him for his skill, hard work and humble attitude.
50 Years After Morocco's First AFCON, Moroccan and African Football Have ArrivedA national investment in athletics and youth within Morocco combined with a global reorientation in world football has delivered a world class AFCON.- ⚽ Morocco hosted a big football party called AFCON 2025. Teams from all over Africa played exciting matches and showed how talented African players are today.
- 🌍 Morocco beat Nigeria and will play Senegal in the final. Fans from many countries watched and cheered because the games were full of drama and fun.
- ⭐ Famous players like Achraf Hakimi from Morocco and Sadio Mané from Senegal showed great skills and inspired kids who love football.
- 🏟️ Africa now has modern stadiums, great coaches and strong leagues. Many African players also play in famous teams around the world.
- 🏆 Morocco wants to win AFCON again like they did long ago in 1976. Africa is proud because football there keeps growing stronger and brighter.
FA Cup: Wrexham's story 'written in the stars, literally'Wrexham's remarkable rise continues as they knock Premier League side Nottingham Forest out of the FA Cup in dramatic fashion.- 🌟 Wrexham played an exciting football game and beat a very big team called Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup, which made fans feel like something magical was happening.
- ⚽ They scored lots of goals and worked very hard even when they were tired, then won the game with penalty kicks, which are special shots to decide a winner.
- 🎬 Their famous owner Ryan Reynolds watched happily with his family, and many people felt proud because Wrexham made football history again.
- 🧤 Players like the goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo and others were heroes by scoring goals, saving shots and coming back strong after injuries.
- 🚀 Wrexham are doing really well this season and fans believe the team might keep winning and reach the top leagues very soon.
In another success, Morocco wins Arab Football CupWorld Cup semi-finalists in 2022, Morocco is Africa's best team in the FIFA rankings in 11th place.- ⚽ Morocco won the Arab Football Cup by beating Jordan 3 to 2 in an exciting match. The players celebrated happily with their coach.
- 🏆 Morocco is very strong in football. They reached the World Cup semi finals before and are one of the best teams in Africa according to world rankings.
- 🌟 Young Moroccan teams are also doing great. They won big matches for under 20, under 23, and under 17 teams and earned medals and trophies.
- 🏟️ Morocco will host the Africa Cup of Nations soon. Many big and modern stadiums will be used across the country for fun matches.
- 🎉 Fans are excited and hopeful. The team wants to win the trophy at home and make everyone proud.
Robertson relaxed about Liverpool future amid contract situationAndy Robertson's current deal with Liverpool runs out at the end of the season, but he is content with whatever the future holds.- ⚽ Andy Robertson feels calm about his future at Liverpool even though his contract ends soon.
- 🏆 He joined Liverpool in 2017 and helped the team win big trophies like the Premier League and the Champions League.
- 🎯 He played many games, scored goals, and made lots of assists that helped his teammates score.
- 🌍 Some other teams wanted him to join them, but he stayed and played in Liverpool's last matches.
- 😊 Andy says he is happy, enjoying football, and will accept whatever happens next, whether he stays or leaves.
Mohamed Salah shines as Arne Slot and Liverpool get fans' backingWhen Liverpool needed a boost, the Anfield crowd motivated the Reds to a vital win, with Mohamed Salah returning to form.- ⚽ Liverpool win a big game against Aston Villa and their fans cheer loudly because they are happy to see their team play well again.
- 🌟 Mohamed Salah scores a very special goal that makes him one of the top three goal scorers ever in Liverpool's history, and everyone feels proud of him.
- 🙌 The fans support their coach Arne Slot, even when the score is still 0 to 0, and he says that the fans' cheers help the team feel strong.
- 🛡️ The team plays hard and keeps Aston Villa from scoring any goals, which makes them feel more confident for the next important matches.
- 🎶 At the end, fans sing happily because they believe their team is back and everything will be alright!
Liverpool news: Fenway Sports Group's 15-year anniversaryFifteen years ago, Fenway Sports Group became the owners of Liverpool and promised to make the team strong again.- ⚽ Fifteen years ago, Fenway Sports Group became the owners of Liverpool and promised to make the team strong, happy, and successful again. They say it has been an amazing adventure full of teamwork.
- 🏆 The owners are proud of Liverpool's big wins, like two Premier League titles, a Champions League trophy, and many special moments.
- ❤️ They remember great times, like winning their first trophy in 2012 and becoming world champions in 2019.
- 🏟️ They also worked hard to make the stadium and training places better, keeping Liverpool's spirit and history alive.
- 👏 They thanked all players, staff, and fans for their support and said the journey isn't over, there's still more to win, more memories to make, and everyone will never walk alone.
World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Erling Haaland hat-trick helps Norway beat Israel 5-0Manchester City forward Erling Haaland hit his stride to move Norway closer to a first World Cup since 1998.- ⚽ Erling Haaland scored three goals (a hat-trick!) to help Norway beat Israel and move closer to their first World Cup since 1998.
- 🧤 Israel's goalie stopped two early penalties, but then Norway took the lead when an Israeli player accidentally scored in his own net!
- 🏆 Haaland kept shining, he has now scored in 10 games in a row and became the fastest player ever to reach 50 goals for his country.
- 😂 Norway's third goal was funny, the ball bounced off a defender into their own net!
- 🌍 Before the match, people in Oslo held a peace protest about the war in Gaza, and Norway said it would donate ticket money to Doctors Without Borders.
Premier League: Build-up and team news as Arsenal host Man CityFollow live text coverage and radio commentary as Arsenal host Manchester City in the Premier League.- 🟢 Big Game Today! Arsenal is playing against Manchester City in the Premier League.
- ⚽ Star Players: Saliba is back for Arsenal, but Saka will start on the bench.
- 🏆 Chasing the Top: If Arsenal wins, they will move up to second place in the league.
- 🚀 City Wants to Climb: Manchester City is trying to get into the top half of the standings.
- 🎥 Watch the Action: Fans can watch and listen to the match live to see all the exciting goals and saves!
Ballon d'Or 2025: Who's nominated for football's best player award?The nominations for this year's men's and women's Ballon d'Or awards have been announced and there's lots of top names in the running. Find out more about the awards and who's made the shortlist here.- ⚽ The Ballon d'Or is a special golden trophy given every year to the best football players in the world, chosen by football experts.
- 🦁 England's stars, five Lionesses from the Euro 2025 winning team have been nominated for the women's award, including Chloe Kelly and Leah Williamson.
- 🔥 Big names in the men's race, players like Mo Salah, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland are all on the shortlist, along with many Premier League stars.
- 🌟 Young talent awards, the Kopa Trophy goes to the best players under 21, with England's Myles Lewis-Skelly and Michelle Agyemang among the nominees.
- 🎉 The big night, the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony will happen in Paris on 22 September 2025.
Diogo Jota: Tributes paid to Liverpool starFlowers and cards have been laid as fans joined players like Cristiano Ronaldo and clubs like Everton and Man City in remembering Diogo Jota, who has died in a car accident in Spain.- 🕊️ A sad thing happened. A famous football player named Diogo Jota, who played for Liverpool and Portugal, died in a car accident in Spain. His brother, who was also a footballer, passed away too.
- 🌹 Fans are showing love. People have been bringing flowers, shirts, and cards to Liverpool's stadium to remember him and say goodbye.
- ⚽ He was a football star. Diogo played for big teams like Wolverhampton and Liverpool. He scored lots of goals and helped Liverpool win trophies!
- 🤝 His friends and teammates miss him. Players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk said he was a great friend and teammate. Everyone is very sad he's gone.
- 💬 It's okay to feel upset. If this news makes you feel sad or confused, talk to a grown-up you trust. Sharing your feelings helps you feel better.
