As FIFA investigates Argentina’s conduct after the World Cup final, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has described the incidents as “intolerable and unacceptable.” FIFA asked one of its disciplinary prosecutors Monday to report back on testy on-field confrontations after Spain’s 1-0 win in extra time Sunday to dethrone the defending champion. Argentina midfielder Leandro … Read more
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will undergo back surgery next week, coach Enzo Maresca confirmed Friday. Rodri, who sustained an ACL damage in 2024 endured an injury disrupted campaign last season before winning the World Cup with Spain. Maresca did not say how long it would take for him to recover from his latest setback, but … Read more
Italy is set to appoint legendary midfielder Andrea Pirlo as its men’s national team head coach, according to multiple reports on Friday. Italian Federation director Paolo Maldini was reportedly in talks with high-profile free agent coaches, including Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola, but all signs now point to Pirlo being named the Azzurri’s new leading … Read more
Jürgen Klopp made a punchy start to his new job as Germany coach Friday, laying out red lines he’d consider resigning over, even before his turnaround effort with a squad which failed yet again at the World Cup. In a combative first news conference, the ex-Liverpool manager warned the German media he’ll quit if he … Read more
Relaxed and tanned, Enzo Maresca offered a warm note with his first words to the media as the manager of Manchester City, who must somehow follow the generational Pep Guardiola. “Before we start, I would like to send a message and a big hug to Kevin Keegan’s family for this moment,” said the Italian in … Read more
There are exceptions, but petitions are an infamously poor method of actually getting anything done. Petitions alone often leave people with the feeling that they have done something without actually requiring them to do very much, and on their own are often pointed to as the primary form of slacktivism. But even by those already … Read more
The World Cup proved this summer that it is still capable of introducing the viewing audience to new stars they had not encountered before. There were a few players who enjoyed a breakout tournament that make them into household names, such as Aston Villa new boy Johan Manzambi and Mexico’s Julian Quinones. Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando … Read more
The International Olympic Committee says it will not investigate Gianni Infantino as a complaint about the Fifa president is outside its scope. Human rights campaign group FairSquare complained to the IOC that Infantino had breached its charter by failing to adhere to rules on political neutrality “through statements or other clear expressions of support for … Read more
Jurgen Klopp has warned the German media that he is more than ready to walk away from the national team job if they subject him to the kind of treatment they gave his predecessor Julian Nagelsmann. The former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool boss has returned to management as Germany head coach two years on from … Read more
All five Scottish teams in European competitions have opted to postpone their Premiership matches scheduled for Saturday, 22 August. The qualifying play-offs for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League will take place across two legs, either side of the weekend affected. Celtic and Rangers are both guaranteed to reach that stage in Europe, … Read more