Argentina’s Football Association (AFA) is preparing legal action after the 2026 FIFA World Cup following what it describes as a coordinated disinformation campaign against the national team and its players. Argentina returned home after losing the World Cup final to Spain, but frustration quickly shifted from the result on the pitch to the controversies that surrounded the team’s campaign…
The Youcef Belaili saga has taken a twist, with the Algerian international now favoring a return to Algeria instead of extending his contract with Esperance de Tunis. According to Mosaique FM, the 34-year-old winger did not show up for the medical exam scheduled for Tuesday with the Tunisian club a step that was supposed to precede the signing of…
Sierra Leone Premier League champions Bo Rangers have officially withdrawn from the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, citing financial difficulties as the primary reason behind their decision. The club, which earned the right to represent Sierra Leone in Africa’s most prestigious club competition after a successful domestic campaign, will now forfeit that opportunity in what comes as a major setback…
Italy have intensified their efforts to appoint Pep Guardiola as the next head coach of the national team despite the financial and logistical challenges surrounding the move. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has made the appointment a priority after the Azzurri failed to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup. New technical director Paolo Maldini and presidential adviser…
Donald Trump has reportedly promised to support Gianni Infantino’s candidacy for the position of United Nations Secretary-General after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to the New York Post, the U.S. president believes the FIFA chief possesses the international profile and leadership skills required for the role. The report emerged shortly after Spain lifted the World Cup trophy, closing…
The summer transfer window is gathering pace, with Turkish clubs actively looking to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. Among them, Fenerbahce has reportedly identified Neil El Aynaoui as a priority target. The Istanbul giants are preparing for the possible departure of N’Golo Kante and have turned their attention to the Moroccan midfielder, who is currently under…
Burkina Faso international Alimata Belem has signed with the Washington Spirit of the NWSL on a four-year contract running through 2029. She becomes the first-ever player from Burkina Faso to sign with the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the top-tier women’s soccer league in the United States. After joining SD Eibar in the summer of 2025 from DUX Logrono,…
CAF has reaffirmed its support for Somali referee Omar Artan, with President Dr. Patrice Motsepe backing the official after he was denied a U.S. visa for the FIFA World Cup. Without mincing words, the head of African soccer expressed his full solidarity: “Omar Artan is the best referee in Africa, and we will continue to support him despite the…
Patrice Motsepe has expressed renewed confidence in Africa’s ability to one day win the FIFA World Cup, following what he described as an encouraging performance by the continent’s ten representatives at the global showpiece. Speaking in the aftermath of the tournament, the Confederation of African Football president praised the collective effort of African teams, insisting their displays have strengthened…
Veteran English referee Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from elite football officiating, bringing to an end a remarkable career that spanned more than two decades and saw him oversee 831 matches at the highest level. The 47-year-old officially bowed out after handling the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash between Portugal and Spain in the United States,…
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