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Edinson Cavani's three-match ban for using 'negrito' on Instagram sparks backlash from Uruguay's language academy, who label it a 'poverty of cultural knowledge'. Discover the cultural clash and its impact on football.
Luis Suárez scored a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid 5-1 in LaLiga, with goals from Coutinho and Vidal. Messi missed due to injury. Full match details and post-match reactions.
Arsenal FC signs Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen on a long-term contract. The 26-year-old German goalkeeper brings seven seasons of Bundesliga experience and Champions League pedigree to the Gunners.
Liverpool FC has signed Swiss winger Xherdan Shaqiri on a long-term contract after triggering his £13 million release clause from Stoke City. Shaqiri brings experience from top European clubs and international success.
Manchester City signs Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City for £60 million, their highest transfer fee ever. The Algerian forward joins on a five-year contract through 2023.
Mesut Özil retires from international football after facing racism and disrespect following his meeting with Turkish president Erdoğan. Read the full story and analysis.
Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus signs a new deal extending his stay until 2023. Discover his impact since joining from Palmeiras, including 24 goals and key trophies with the club.
Sevilla FC completes the transfer of defender Aleix Vidal from FC Barcelona for €8.5 million plus variables. The Spanish player returns on a four-year contract after winning multiple trophies at Camp Nou.
France defeated Belgium 1-0 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinal, with Samuel Umtiti's second-half header proving decisive, booking their spot in the final against Croatia.
Manchester City defeated Chelsea 2-0 to win the 2018 English Community Shield, with Sergio Agüero scoring a brace including his 200th club goal at Wembley Stadium.
Days 8-11 of FIFA World Cup 2018 saw Belgium and England confirm knockout phase qualification, while Poland and Costa Rica were eliminated. Key matches featured dramatic wins and standout performances.
France defeated Argentina 4-3 with Kylian Mbappé's historic brace, while Uruguay edged Portugal 2-1 via Edinson Cavani's double, advancing both to the 2018 World Cup quarter-finals.
Cristiano Ronaldo moves from Real Madrid to Juventus in a record €112 million deal, becoming Serie A's most expensive signing. Explore the contract, his legendary Real Madrid tenure, and the transfer's profound implications for Italian football.
Chelsea FC names Maurizio Sarri as new head coach on a three-year deal, replacing Antonio Conte. Sarri brings Jorginho from Napoli. Explore the implications for Chelsea and the Premier League.
FC Barcelona has completed the signing of Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal from Bayern Munich on a three-year deal, adding experience and energy to their squad for the upcoming season.
France defeated Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, with goals from Griezmann, Pogba, and Mbappé. Didier Deschamps becomes third to win as player and coach. Croatia's valiant effort falls short in Moscow.
Relive the intense Last 16 matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup where Russia and Croatia triumphed over Spain and Denmark in penalty shootouts, marking historic moments.
Italian icon Gianluigi Buffon signs a one-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain after 17 years at Juventus, aiming for Champions League glory and bringing veteran leadership to Ligue 1.
Belgian midfielder Radja Nainggolan joins Inter Milan from AS Roma in a €38 million deal on a four-year contract, reuniting with coach Luciano Spalletti.
Javier Pastore joins AS Roma from Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year contract for €24.7 million. The Argentine midfielder brings experience from over 250 games with PSG and expresses excitement about his return to Italy.