Alejandro Garnacho scored twice either side of Pedro Neto’s goal as a spirited Cardiff exited the competitionAs we continue the countdown to ecstasy, Peter Oh gets in touch: “ It doesn’t get any bluer than this fixture, does it? The good thing is that no matter what happens tonight, it’s sure to be a blue Christmas for both sets of fans.”Joe …

MIKE KEEGAN: FIFA's initial categorisation meant England fans faced shelling out more than £5,000 should Thomas Tuchel's side reach the final at the tournament.

Fifa introduces a small number of "more affordable" $60 (£45) tickets for all 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup following criticism of its pricing structure for the tournament.

Aitana Bonmati was named the women’s player of the year for the third time in a row

England full-back out of contract next summerFurbank reported to have held talks with QuinsThe Harlequins senior coach, Jason Gilmore, has praised the ability of Northampton’s George Furbank and declined to rule out a move for the England back.The 29-year-old Saints star is out of contract next summer and has reportedly held talks with the south‑west …

JACK GAUGHAN: Manchester City are in the process of dramatically slashing their wage bill by upwards of £35million a year amid a major overhaul of Pep Guardiola's squad.

Wiegman led the Lionesses to Euros glory.

Wilfried Nancy has lost his first three games as Celtic boss and pressure is already building.

FIFA have announced a new cut-price entry tier for the 2026 World Cup in the wake of the backlash over ticket prices.

Ruben Amorim was caught on camera expressing frustration in the dugout at one of his own players during Manchester United's 4-4 draw with Bournemouth.

FIFA have handed out several awards at a ceremony in Qatar, but Erling Haaland and Harry Kane have been snubbed

FIFA have named just three Premier League stars in their team of the year as part of their Best Awards.

Paris St-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele is named the men's player of the year at the Fifa Best awards.

Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati is the women's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards for the third year in a row, with England's Sarina Wiegman named coach of the year.

Taking to Instagram, Klopp, 58, opted to tackle the 'really difficult' task of selecting the four most legendary managers of all time.

Haye is almost admiring of Paul's audacity. He acknowledges the gulf in size, experience and resume, yet still respects the willingness to step into the ring.

Chelsea face Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals but a key man will be absent.

Bruno Fernandes has suggested he felt Manchester United would not oppose his departure to Saudi Arabia last summer.