New Zealand Withdraws Support for Infantino, Seeks FIFA Review
New Zealand Football (NZF) has withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino and called for an independent review of his abandoned plan to sell part of the World Cup.…
Messi Resumes Inter Miami Training After World Cup
Messi returns as Lionel Messi resumed training with Inter Miami after Argentina’s World Cup campaign ended with defeat in the final. The Argentine captain returned to the training ground on…
Otamendi Ends Illustrious Argentina Career
Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a remarkable 17-year career that included World Cup glory and two Copa America titles. The 38-year-old centre-back made…
World Cup coaching exits: Croatia’s Zlatko Dalic quits as ninth manager to leave after elimination
World Cup coaching exits continued on Wednesday after Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic resigned following his side’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup, becoming the ninth manager to leave his…
World Cup Boost Favours Adidas Over Nike
As the World Cup sponsorship race gathers pace, Adidas is enjoying stronger gains than Nike, according to early market data. Both sportswear giants have invested heavily in the tournament, but…
Emerse Fae Frustrated After Cote d’Ivoire’s Defeat to Germany at FIFA World Cup 2026
|By Babatunji Wusu – Cote d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Fae admitted he was frustrated after his side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Germany in their FIFA World Cup 2026 match…
Somali referee: World Cup Visa Decisions Defended by White House
By Eppe Franklyne| The head of the White House World Cup Task Force, Andrew Giuliani, has defended the decision to deny visas to a Somali referee and several members of…
Iran Uncertain Over Azmoun World Cup Return
By Eppe Franklyne Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj has admitted he does not know whether striker Sardar Azmoun will return to Iran’s squad for the upcoming World Cup, despite…
DR Congo Cleared For World Cup Participation
By Eppe Franklyne The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed that its national football team will participate in the upcoming World Cup after FIFA approved the delegation’s compliance with United…
Italian Sport Minister Demands Football Chief Resign Following Disastrous World Cup Exit
By Eppe Franklyne The crisis surrounding Italian football has reached a breaking point as Sport Minister Andrea Abodi publicly called for the resignation of Gabriele Gravina, the head of the…
