British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has backed a potential joint bid from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to host the 2030 World Cup.... more »
Zlatan Ibrahimovic out-shone Gareth Bale as Sweden eased to a 3-0 victory over fellow European Championship qualifiers Wales in Stockholm on Sunday.... more »
Burnley returned to the Premier League at the first attempt as a 1-0 win over QPR at jubilant Turf Moor sealed promotion from the Championship on Monday.... more »
Brighton bolstered their bid for automatic promotion to the Premier League with a 3-1 win at Charlton on Saturday, while Milton Keynes Dons were relegated to the third tier after a 4-1 thrashing by Brentford.... more »
The number of fixed football matches in Europe rose sharply last year and sporting authorities must take action urgently, a top organisation of betting firms said Tuesday.... more »
Ryan Giggs announced Monday he was retiring from his career as a player following his appointment as assistant manager to newly-installed Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal.... more »
Ryan Giggs, who announced the end of his playing career on Monday, will be remembered as an all-time British great and one of Manchester United's finest ever players.... more »
Aaron Ramsey insists Arsenal's dramatic FA Cup final victory will be the springboard for more glory now the Gunners have finally ended their trophy drought.... more »
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has encouraged his players to use their 3-2 FA Cup final victory over Hull City as a springboard to further success in the years ahead.... more »
A studious and well-travelled coach, Roy Hodgson is the man charged with the responsibility of restoring faith in the England national team after decades of underachievement.... more »
Arsenal warmed up for next weekend's FA Cup final with a 2-0 victory at Norwich City on Sunday, a result that finally confirmed the hosts' relegation from the Premier League.... more »
Substitute Andre Schurrle's introduction proved decisive as Chelsea came from behind to defeat relegated Cardiff 2-1 with two goals in three second-half minutes in the Welsh capital.... more »
Jose Mourinho's thoughts are already turning to next season after Chelsea's interest in the Premier League title race was ended before their final-day trip to Cardiff City.... more »
Malky Mackay has dropped his legal claim against Cardiff City after reaching a settlement with the club over his dismissal as manager, he announced via his lawyers on Friday.... more »
Former Fulham owner Mohamed Al Fayed came up with an unusual explanation on Tuesday for their Premier League relegation -- the removal of Michael Jackson's statue.... more »