Backpack went from hitching a ride on his mom’s back to cross the Brooks River to winning the hearts of fat bear fans around the world.

The international matches continue as the United States takes on Chile in a friendly in St. Louis.

Tuesday's confirmation that Manchester City were found guilty by the Premier League on over 100 breaches of financial regulations has sent shockwaves through the sport. How do Man City survive this?

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FIFA has served up a veritable feast of soccer with the first-ever three-week September international window. So what should you look out for? Bill Connelly casts his eye across the fixture list.

Before the 2026-27 season kicks off across Europe this weekend, it's time to rank the top 100 players in the world of men's soccer, including those who starred at the World Cup this summer. Welcome to the FC 100.

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Which World Cup law changes will continue for the Premier League, and which ones have been rejected?

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So, you're keen to extend your soccer love after a wonderful summer? Well let Bill Connelly count 10 things you need to know before the new European seasons kick off in mid-August.

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As FIFA doubles down on its controversial World Cup plans and countries threaten to boycott, the 2027 Women's World Cup could be the first major tournament affected. That's a problem for women's soccer.

FIFA's plan to raise up to $20 billion in private investment has been widely condemned. What is it all about? And, crucially, what will happen next?

The 2026 World Cup is over, and we're already itching to look ahead to 2030. So, we asked our reporters to vote for the top teams they expect to contend in four years' time. Who made the cut?

The U.S. men's latest World Cup exit was the latest in a long string of disappointments ... or was it? Let's look at the numbers behind all their tournament appearances since 1990 to get the real story.

The new Sixer first played in Philly in 2002, as a high school junior.

Coming to fame in The Goodies, Oddie was later known for his wildlife expertise and presented BBC Springwatch

Spain's romp to victory in 2026 capped a brilliant World Cup. But where did this summer rank in the all-time record?