england football

July 21, 2026 8:25 AM

Kevin Keegan, former England forward and manager, dies at 75 after cancer battle

Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan, one of English football's most celebrated figures, died on Monday aged 75, seven weeks after revealing he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. Keegan's family said he died surrounded by his wife, Jean, and daughters. A two-time Ballon d'Or winner, he enjoyed a glittering playing career with Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle United before going on to manage Newcastle, Fulham, England and Manchester City. Newca...

December 6, 2025 10:48 AM

Mexico to kick off 2026 World Cup against South Africa, US get dream draw

The 2026 World Cup will kick off on June 11 with joint-hosts Mexico playing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium – iconic venue of the 1970 and 1986 finals – followed by South Korea against a playoff winner after the complex draw was made on Friday. Mexico’s co-hosts the United States and Canada will join the biggest-ever World Cup party the following day. The U.S., courtesy of their top seeding, got a dream draw and will play Paraguay, Australia and a playoff winner. Canada, also a top se...

November 27, 2024 11:32 PM

Coote under investigation by England FA for alleged betting scandal involving yellow card

England's FA said it is investigating allegations that referee David Coote had a discussion with a friend about issuing a yellow card to a player the day before a match, allegations which the under-fire referee has denied. On Tuesday, The Sun newspaper said the friend had jokingly told Coote to issue a yellow card to then-Leeds United player Ezgjan Alioski during a second-tier match against West Bromwich Albion in 2019 so that he could place a bet with bookmakers. Coote yellow carded Alioski i...