Football

Published: 26 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Former England winger Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possessing nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation following a single-vehicle crash on the M3 motorway in Hampshire. Sterling, 31, is due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on 15 September, where he will face three charges arising from the incident, according to Hampshire & Isle...

Published: 24 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The football used by Diego Maradona to score one of the most controversial and memorable goals in World Cup history has sold for $3.3m (£2.5m) at auction in the United States. The Adidas Azteca ball was used during Argentina's 2-1 quarter-final victory over England at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, a match that became inseparable...

Published: 24 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has ruled himself out of the race to replace Gianni Infantino as Fifa president, despite growing pressure on the governing body's leadership and speculation that the Swiss-Italian could face a serious challenger at next year's election. Ceferin, 57, has emerged as one of Infantino's most prominent critics following a dispute over the...

Published: 22 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Senior figures in African football have approached Fifa general secretary Mattias Grafström to assess whether the Swedish administrator could be willing to challenge Gianni Infantino for the presidency of world football’s governing body next year, according to reports. The approaches have emerged at a potentially significant moment for Fifa, with growing signs of dissatisfaction among some African football...

Published: 15 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Thomas Tuchel prepares his England squad for a massive semi-final clash against Argentina this Wednesday. The atmosphere surrounding the camp remains electric as the team focuses on their upcoming tactical challenge in Atlanta. Tuchel recently addressed comments regarding his lack of a top-tier playing career by using a famous coaching analogy. He reminded observers that one does not...

Published: 15 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Thomas Tuchel believes England will face an Argentina team fuelled by intense history. The two nations meet in a World Cup semi-final in Atlanta this Wednesday evening. This fixture marks the sixth time these nations have played at the tournament. Three of those meetings occurred after the Falklands war of nineteen eighty-two. The most controversial game happened during...

Published: 15 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Spain have officially secured their place in the World Cup final. They dispatched France with a clinical performance that stunned onlookers today. Nobody should ever again make the mistake of doubting this Spanish squad. They entered this match as underdogs but quickly proved their immense quality. Luis de la Fuente has crafted a team of absolute tactical brilliance....

Published: 14 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Declan Rice is making a strong recovery from his recent illness ahead of the match. The Arsenal midfielder is now widely expected to start for England this coming Wednesday evening. He will be playing in the World Cup semi-final against the formidable Argentina national squad. This vital fixture is scheduled to take place at a stadium located in...

Published: 14 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The morning of a nineteenth birthday often begins with cake or perhaps some quiet reflection. For Lamine Yamal, it started with a casual kickabout alongside his closest teammates and friends. He then decided to fill his afternoon by stepping into a major media spotlight today. The young superstar embraced the role during a busy World Cup semi-final press...

Published: 14 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. He has become a massive social media staple for millions of people worldwide. He is captured on camera blowing kisses and joyfully cheering on his team. He is seen careening through the crowded stands of massive football stadiums daily. Standing at just a few feet tall, this toddler has become a star. The tiny boy is the unexpected...