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Mircea Lucescu, Trophy-Winning Romania and Shakhtar Donetsk Manager, Dies at 80

Hospital officials in Bucharest said he died following a rapid cardiac decline days after Romania’s World Cup play-off loss.

Endrick Credits EA Sports FC for Bobby Charlton Idol, Earning ‘Bobby’ Nickname at Real Madrid

Manuel Neuer Turns 40 With Bayern Future Unsettled and Succession Plans Advancing

Maradona’s Son Says McTominay Is ‘Jesus’ at Napoli

Bad Bunny Honors Pelé in Brazil With 1966 World Cup Jacket and Onstage Lyric Change

Forty Years On, Francescoli’s Overhead Kick Still Defines River’s 5–4 Win Over Poland

Man City Reach Three-Year Wait With No Verdict in Premier League Case

Ancelotti Says Brazil’s 2026 World Cup Squad Is Nearly Set

DFB Mourns Eugen Strigel, Influential Referee and Educator, Dead at 76

Ailton Buys Back 2003/04 Torjägerkanone After Nearly Two Decades

Nottingham Forest Icon John Robertson Dies at 72 on Christmas Day

Nottingham Forest Legend John Robertson Dies at 72 on Christmas Day

Mbappé Hits 66 in 2025 to Enter All-Time Calendar-Year Top 10

Thierry Henry To Receive BBC Sports Personality Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday

Immobile Welcomed Back to the Olimpico With Ovation and Framed Shirt on Lazio–Bologna Return

Yildiz Reignites Juventus With Bodø Turnaround as Contract Talks Stall

Kane's Scoring Surge Draws Barça Interest as Bayern Eyes Extension

Eric Cantona Says Ratcliffe Has 'Destroyed' Ferguson’s Legacy at Manchester United

Laporta Moves to Honor Messi With Statue After Secret Camp Nou Visit

Laporta Welcomes Messi’s Surprise Camp Nou Visit, Plans Grand Tribute, Rules Out Playing Return