Police deployed tear gas on supporters waiting in long lines to get into the Stade de France and security struggled with fans desperate to see the Champions League final that was delayed by 37 minutes this morning (NZT).

Ukraine's emotion-filled quest to qualify for the World Cup amid an ongoing war moved a step closer with a 3-1 win over Scotland in a pulsating playoff semifinal.

West Ham defender Kurt Zouma pleaded guilty today to kicking and slapping his pet cat in abuse caught on video.

The BBC has issued an on-air apology after text appeared revealing "Manchester United are rubbish".

Manchester City clinched a sixth Premier League title in 11 seasons today by scoring three times in five minutes to come from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-2 in the finale to avoid being toppled by challenger Liverpool.

Former Oasis star Noel Gallagher has revealed that he received urgent St John Ambulance treatment at the Etihad on Sunday after being inadvertently headbutted by the father of Manchester City defender Rúben Dias during ecstatic celebrations for Manchester City's Premier League triumph.

British police are on the hunt for a football fan who allegedly assaulted a player after the Championship playoff semifinal between Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest.

Crystal Palace football club manager Patrick Vieira appeared to lash out at a fan following his side's dramatic loss against Everton at Goodison Park on Friday, as the issue of pitch invasions once again marred the conclusion of a game.

Louis Fenton has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 29.

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes saluted her side's efforts in the second half of the season after landing a third successive Women's Super League title.