The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has sensationally confirmed that Pep Guardiola is a primary candidate to take over as the next head coach of the Azzurri. President Giovanni Malago admitted that the federation is prepared to make a significant financial ‘exception’ to lure the former Manchester City boss to the international stage. FIGC eye ambitious … Read more
Morocco’s World Cup adventure came to a halt with their quarter-final defeat by France. But taking a break, even for a brief post-season summer, is no option for officials of the FRMF, the country’s football federation. The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), in its newly expanded 16-team format, begins in Rabat on Sunday, a … Read more
Santos superstar Neymar was a notable absentee from the squad as Cuca’s side secured a dominant victory in the Copa Sudamericana on Tuesday night. Rather than flying to Venezuela for the continental clash, the Brazilian icon was spotted competing in a professional poker tournament in São Paulo. High stakes at the poker table While his … Read more
Mexico icon Guillermo Ochoa has officially announced his retirement from active competition, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 22-year career that saw him become a global cult hero. The 41-year-old shot-stopper featured across six different World Cup tournaments, a feat matched only by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. A farewell to the beautiful game … Read more
The transfer window usually dominates discussion during the summer, but that’s rarely the case in tournament years as the market is forced to take a back seat. Business never sleeps, however, and several deals have gone under the radar during the 2026 World Cup. After five-and-a-half weeks and some 104 matches, the big event is … Read more
Getting showered with tomatoes after a performance is usually a bad thing. But in Spain, it’s a sign of ultimate respect for two players in its World Cup-winning squad. Fabián Ruiz and Gavi were presented with their weight in tomatoes by their hometown of Los Palacios y Villafranca in the Andalusia region, located in the … Read more
Former Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has signed for Inter Miami. The 34-year-old – who left Old Trafford at the end of last season following a mutual decision not to renew his contract – has joined the Major League Soccer side on a deal running to the end of the 2027 season, with an option to … Read more
Liverpool have joined the race to sign a successor to right-winger Mohamed Salah but face serious competition from back-to-back Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports. The Reds have made an ‘initial approach’ to Monaco regarding France winger Maghnes Akliouche, who has spent the last five seasons as part of the first team squad … Read more
Championship promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough are to reap the rewards of a sell-on clause agreed in 2024. Middlesbrough signed former West Bromwich Albion junior Morgan Rogers from Manchester City just six months earlier. He played 26 games in the Championship before Aston Villa made their move. Rogers, from Halesowen, headed back to the West Midlands to … Read more
Donald Trump has reportedly backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino to be the next secretary-general of the United Nations. The current holder of the UN’s highest office is Antonio Guterres, who will depart the role in December. The latest reward for Infantino’s apparently bottomless appetite for Trump’s approval is his recommendation for the role. Infantino has … Read more