Football

As the Qatar World Cup approaches the quarterfinals stage, we look at which players are favourites to land the famed Golden Boot award.

Analysis - As the FIFA World Cup reaches the quarterfinals stage, eight nations across three continents are left dreaming of a fairy tale run to the final, writes Coen Lammers. Video

Cramming yourself into a heaving Qatar metro with thousands of football fans from around the world, it is clear that the global face of football is changing, writes Coen Lammers.

The Netherlands and Senegal have sealed their places in the next round of the World Cup.

Qatar’s ‘sports-washing’ World Cup has backfired in PR terms, but it's taken the heat off world football’s corrupted governing body FIFA who gave it a green light in the first place. Mediawatch talks…

Manchester United's owners the Glazer family say they are considering selling the club as they "explore strategic alternatives".

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo will leave with immediate effect, marking a bitter end to his second spell at Old Trafford.

Wellington Phoenix made history in the first game of professional women's football in Aotearoa.

Analysis - With only a few days until the Fifa World Cup kicks off in Qatar, just as many eyes will be looking at the action off the field.

The Wellington Phoenix will open their second season in the women's A-League competition this weekend with their first ever game at home.

Papua New Guinea's women's footballers will use a four-nations tournament in Australia as preparation for their tilt at qualifying for the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Holders Real Madrid will face English Premier League side Liverpool once again in the Champions League last 16 - a repeat of last season's final.

A 63rd-minute goal by Brazilian defender Gabriel earned Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Chelsea and lifted them back to the top of the Premier League.

Germany forward Timo Werner has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar due to an ankle injury, a week before the national squad was due to be announced.

Tottenham Hotspur grabbed an unlikely last-gasp 2-1 victory at Olympique de Marseille to reach the Champions League last 16 as Group D winners.

A strike from Kai Havertz earned Chelsea a 2-1 victory at Salzburg as they clinched a spot in the Champions League round of 16 as group winners.

Nottingham Forest stunned Liverpool 1-0 to lift themselves off the foot of the Premier League table.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been charged by the Football Association following his sending-off during his side's 1-0 win against Manchester City.