Middlesbrough defender Luke Ayling has formally informed the Football Association that he will not proceed with his discrimination allegation against Southampton captain Taylor Harwood-Bellis. The alleged incident happened during Tuesday's fiery play-off clash, adding extreme tension to a fixture already overshadowed by an ongoing 'Spygate' investigation into illicit training ground surveillance...Full Story »

GOAL makes its predictions for Mexico's World Cup squad as Javier Aguirre weighs Ochoa's history chase, rising stars, injury concerns and late roster battles...Full Story »

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Lyon are facing the devastating prospect of being expelled from UEFA competition next season as the governing body prepares to take action over financial irregularities. Despite sitting on the verge of Champions League qualification, the French giants have reportedly failed to comply with the strict terms of a settlement agreement reached last summer...Full Story »

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Former Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has expressed deep sorrow over the club's current Premier League relegation battle. Speaking after receiving his CBE, Levy admitted feeling empty as Spurs hover just above the drop zone. Despite his shock at their rapid decline, he remains hopeful the team can survive their final two matches of the season to avoid a disastrous fate...Full Story »

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Dele Alli’s fall from grace remains one of the most perplexing mysteries in modern English football. Once the crown jewel of Tottenham’s midfield and a guaranteed starter for the Three Lions, the 30-year-old now finds himself in the wilderness of free agency after being released by Cesc Fabregas’ Como...Full Story »

James Maddison has strongly criticised Premier League referees, claiming VAR has left them "petrified" of making on-field decisions. The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder was left furious after being denied a crucial late penalty following a challenge from Lukas Nmecha during Monday night's 1-1 draw against Leeds United, dealing a significant blow to their survival hopes...Full Story »

Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste has delivered a blistering response to Florentino Perez, labelling the Real Madrid president’s recent corruption allegations as "pathetic." The war of words between the Clasico rivals has escalated following Perez's sensational claims that numerous trophies have been "stolen" from the capital club...Full Story »

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Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has warned the club against appointing Xabi Alonso, urging them to hire Cesc Fabregas instead. As the Blues face a complex battle for European qualification, relying heavily on the upcoming FA Cup final, their former midfielder has just secured historic European football for Como, proving his immense managerial potential in Italy...Full Story »

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has jumped to the defence of Kylian Mbappe as the French superstar faces mounting scrutiny over his dedication to the club side. With the forward struggling for consistency and fitness ahead of the season's climax, his manager insists that there are no doubts regarding his professional spirit...Full Story »

The stakes are high for the American and his team, which means he can't look too far ahead to the World Cup...Full Story »