Ivory Coast’s Sébastien Haller volleys home to send the hosts through to the Africa Cup of Nations final.Photograph: Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images Some countries plan for tournaments for years, work on projects and... Read more »

That Chelsea feeling, earlier.Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images WHO LIVES IN A HOUSE LIKE THIS? On their way to a midweek FA Cup fourth round replay at Villa Park, Chelsea’s hardcore travelling support... Read more »

(Reuters) – A record 46.7 million viewers in Britain tuned in to watch women’s sport on TV in 2023, eclipsing 2019’s mark by almost a million, according to research published by the... Read more »

Crysencio Summerville (left) puts Leeds ahead in extra-time with a fine solo goal.Photograph: Adam Davy/PA Three extra-time goals fired Leeds into the FA Cup fifth round with a 4-1 win at Championship... Read more »

Chelsea players celebrate their fourth goal in their win against Paris FC last month. The victory sealed an undefeated Champions League group stage campaign.Photograph: Mohammed Badra/EPA On the day that Chelsea were... Read more »

Emma Hayes will leave her role as Chelsea Women manager this summer to coach the USWNT. She has been with the Blues since 2012.Photograph: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images The recent announcement by Jürgen... Read more »

Lionel Messi said Tuesday his leg injury was “getting better” but the World Cup-winning captain could not guarantee he would be fit to play in Inter Miami’s pre-season friendly in Japan this... Read more »

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Isco grimaces after pulling up with an injury against Getafe.Photograph: Joaquin Corchero/Shutterstock Suddenly the music stopped and the dancing did too, the magic gone. The Benito Villamarín might just be the loudest... Read more »