History

Buenos Aires University to award Messi honorary doctorate

Lionel Messi will receive the title before Argentina's farewell match against Benin on Tuesday.

Manchester City Face a Tough Road in the Premier League Title Marathon

Influx of non-Premier League players into the England national team

Thomas Tuchel’s side beat Czech Republic away with a changed-looking squad built around players from Bayern, Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Spain set new men’s international unbeaten record

Luis de la Fuente’s side beat Croatia 4-1 to stretch their run without defeat to 40 matches.

Esposito brothers make Italy history in Turkey win

Sebastiano and Francesco Pio Esposito started together for Italy against Turkey, ending an 111-year wait for two brothers in the line-up.

Olise's brilliant start with the French national team

The Bayern Munich winger has 18 goal contributions in his first 27 France appearances after the winner against Belgium.

Arteta set for new Arsenal contract extension

BBC Sport says Arsenal have reached a final agreement with Mikel Arteta over a new deal.

Barcelona and Real Madrid level on 12 Ballon d'Or wins

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo lead the way as both clubs move level in football's biggest individual prize race.

Manchester United's worst start in history under Carrick

A late deflection earned Manchester United a point at Fulham, but the club has matched its worst-ever Premier League start after five games.

Messi reaches 75 direct free-kick goals

The Inter Miami forward scored from a direct free kick against San Diego to move closer to Marcelinho Carioca on disputed all-time lists.

Barcelona close in on 58-year La Liga record

Hansi Flick’s side have won their first seven league matches and could match Real Madrid’s long-standing start if they win again after the break.

Peter Schmeichel's record equaled after 33 years

Carl Rushworth became only the second Premier League goalkeeper to assist a side’s first league goal of a season as Coventry beat Nottingham Forest 1-0.