Criteria for selecting the four PGAs involved will be developed “over the coming months”, with the model set for annual review to monitor its impact. Other reforms will see WNL clubs receiving central funding for the first time, the introduction of WNL club academies, and changes in the loan market to encourage clubs from the … Read more
Moments after being announced as France’s new coach on Tuesday, Zinedine Zidane clenched his fists and his usually measured voice trembled a little. “I’m excited,” he said. “The France team makes you dream. We have extraordinary players, an extraordinary team.” Zidane coached Real Madrid until leaving in 2021. He replaces Didier Deschamps at the helm … Read more
York City have announced the exit of manager Stuart Maynard, three months after he guided the club back into the English Football League after a 10-year absence. A club statement, external posted on social media said it had “not been an easy decision” by the board and it was made because of a “difference in … Read more
When Antonín Panenka stepped up to take his penalty in the 1976 European Championship final shootout against West Germany, few of the 30,790 fans in attendance would have known they were about to see one of the game’s most famous spot-kicks of all time. With Uli Hoeness having just missed his penalty, Panenka was handed … 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
Socceroos forward Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped while driving at almost 50km/h over the speed limit in Sydney. Volpato was one of Australia’s breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup but is now back in the spotlight after allegedly driving a BMW Coupe at 109km/h in a 60km/h zone … Read more
The Italian soccer federation (FIGC) has talked to former Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola and Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti about taking over the crisis-hit national team. It hopes to announce the new Italy coach within the week, with the Azzurri still reeling after failing for a third straight time to qualify for the World Cup. … Read more
Pep Guardiola has spoken to the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) about becoming their next national team head coach. Reports claim that Guardiola is seen as the man to turn around the Italians’ fortunes, after they failed to qualify for a third World Cup in a row. Whether or not Guardiola wants the job remains to … Read more
“Volcanic Passion: Desire in Southeast Asian Art” is the museum’s first exhibition to receive an R18 rating. Singapore National Gallery 2026 The entrance to “Volcanic Passion: Desire in Southeast Asian Art” is covered in bright red tape, playfully warning viewers of its explicit content. Entering the museum’s first ever exhibition to receive an R18 rating, … Read more
Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Announce On Friday 17 July, a unified national street animal management strategy will be immediately implemented, reaffirming that sterilization, rabies vaccination and the trap-neuter-return (TNR) program will remain the country’s official approach to controlling the stray dog population. The declaration also prohibits the use of poisons, mass slaughter, … Read more