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Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces retirement from football

AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has announced his retirement from football after a season plagued with injuries.

Spain

Real Madrid confirms striker Karim Benzema will not return next season

The final whistle has been blown on Karim Benzema's time at Real Madrid. The Spanish club confirmed he would not be returning next season. The announcement comes amid reports the French striker will play in Saudi Arabia.

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Meet the football clubs growing their brand through the media

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In partnership with Media City Qatar - Football, once solely a sport, has now transformed into a multi-billion euro industry. In the modern world, growing a club's brand has become paramount.

Sport

Lionel Messi to leave French club Paris Saint-Germain

Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season after two rocky years at the club.

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Spain

'Racism is normal': Is Spain's LaLiga football league racist?

Does Spanish football have a problem that no one has been able to tackle?

World News

Sevilla looking for seventh Europa League final victory

Budapest is gearing up to host the Europa League final where Spanish side Sevilla will face José Mourinho's Roma in front of 60,000 fans.

Design

Barcelona FC play last game at Camp Nou stadium ahead of revamp

It has been a theatre of dreams for some or a cauldron of nightmares for others. Now, after more than more than six decades, football drama finally ended at Barcelona's legendary Camp Nou with the stadium shutting for a major refit.

World News

Benfica and Bayern grasp league titles in nail-biting final match day

Setting a new French record, PSG were also crowned league champions with one match to spare.

Football Now

The Champions League Final: Who will win in Istanbul?

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The biggest club game in the world is right around the corner. The Champions League final, the annual pinnacle of the European club season, will take place on June 10th in Istanbul. In partnership with Media City Qatar.

Brazil

Brazilians protest outside Spanish consulate after Vinicius Júnior's r

The Real Madrid star is a frequent target of insults and taunts for being black by fans of rival teams.

Sport

Madrid police arrest four over Vinícius bridge 'hanging' incident

Police say the four people in custody are "ultra" fans, associated with another Madrid football club.

Sport

Real Madrid files complaint with prosecutor over Vinícius 'hate crime'

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said the game should have been stopped, while Brazil's President Lula said action must be taken against racism and fascism in football stadiums.

Argentina

Europe's future football stars vie for U20 World Cup glory

Players from five European nations will look to make their mark in this year's U20 World Cup which kicks off this weekend in Argentina.

Football Now

What big football transfers could we see this summer?

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The season is nearly over, but for football clubs, the summer is just as busy. The transfer window is about to open. In partnership with Media City Qatar.

Sport

Inter fans ecstatic after reaching Champions League final

Inter Milan have the bragging rights around town after defeating local rivals AC Milan 1-0 in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final. Inter had a 2-0 lead from the first leg of the semi-final and Lautaro Martinez's 74th-minute goal ended any hopes for Milan to stage a comeback.

Culture news

Pelé’s mausoleum in Brazil opens to public

The tomb opened to the public on Monday and attempts to recreate the atmosphere the football legend inspired when he was on the pitch.

Sport

Lionel Messi's father denies Saudi Arabia move

Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi denied reports of the 35-year-old agreeing to sign a lucrative contract to play in Saudi Arabia next year.

World News

Messi apologises to PSG after unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia

The future of the 35-year-old star striker, who has a role as a tourism ambassador for Saudi Arabia, remains in doubt amid reports linking him to Saudi side Al Hilal and Inter Miami in the MLS.

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WATCH: Naples explodes with joy after long-awaited Scudetto win

After 33 years of waiting, it was always going to be a big party.

Italy

Fans celebrate after Naples wins first Serie-A title in 33 years

The streets of Naples resonated with the cheers and celebrations of football fans after their team was crowned Champions of Italy for the first time in 33 years.