EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsProfessional football is failing to apply required safety standards and so is violating legal frameworks at both European and global level, a report published on Wednesday said.The report by Belgian University Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) was commissioned by global football players' union FIFPRO. It will be submitted as evidence to the joint complaint filed to European antitrust…

A brace from Club América forward Henry Martín carried Mexico to a comeback 4-2 aggregate victory over Honduras in the knockout round of the Concacaf Nations League.Initially down 2-0 after last Friday's away leg, Mexico kicked off Tuesday's second leg in Toluca with immediate attacking pressure against Honduras' backline.In a first half that included 14 shots, El Tri constantly threw…

EmailPrintOpen Extended Reactions(Editor's Note: This feature has been updated slightly following news that Pep Guardiola is close to signing a new one-year contract as Man City manager.)Change is coming at Manchester City. The question is how much, and how soon?Omar Berrada (to Manchester United) has gone, and Txiki Begiristain (stepping down) will do the same at the end of the…

Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez scored in the second half to secure a 1-0 home win against Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.Martinez scored 10 minutes after the break, capitalising on a fine cross from Lionel Messi to fire home a half-volley into the top-right corner.The Inter Milan striker's 32nd international goal moved him level…