Ilkay Gündogan, the Barcelona midfielder, recently announced his retirement from international football with Germany. The decision came after captaining his nation at the home European Championship. In a statement shared on social media, Gündogan reflected on his career, expressing pride in his 82 appearances for his country. Despite the success at the Euro 2024 campaign,
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In a move that marks a significant milestone for FIFA, the international governing body of football has secured a sponsorship deal with Bank of America ahead of the anticipated 2026 men’s World Cup. This partnership, the first of its kind for FIFA since the ousting of former president Sepp Blatter in 2015 due to corruption
Mexico’s men’s national team has once again turned to head coach Javier Aguirre to lead the team in a crucial period. This marks the third time Aguirre has been appointed as El Tri’s leader, with previous stints aimed at helping Mexico qualify for the World Cup in 2002 and 2010. The recent announcement of Aguirre’s
Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski recently expressed his concerns about the amount of football being played, stating that it is affecting the quality of the games. He highlighted the increase in games in competitions such as the Champions League, coupled with national team commitments, leading to a packed schedule that is challenging for both clubs and
Upon being unveiled as Mexico’s national team coach for the third time, Javier Aguirre expressed his excitement for the long-term project that lies ahead. With assistant Rafa Márquez set to take over after the 2026 World Cup, Aguirre highlighted the importance of a sustainable plan beyond just World Cup qualifications. This forward-thinking approach marks a
Amidst a three-month deadlock between FIFA and global groups of soccer leagues and player unions, talks have been offered in an attempt to resolve the ongoing conflict over the ever-expanding competitions calendar. FIFA, in a letter obtained by The Associated Press, expressed its willingness to engage in dialogue with the World Leagues Association and FIFPRO,
Saudi Arabia has taken a bold step forward in its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup by unveiling plans to construct 11 new stadiums, one of which will be built 350 meters above the ground in the futuristic city of Neom. This unprecedented move aims to set new standards in stadium design and
Recently, FIFA has been engaging in discussions with potential future hosts of the men’s World Cup, including Saudi Arabia. This comes on the heels of the Paris Olympics, where FIFA has been receiving formal bid books from seven member federations who are vying to host the World Cups of 2030 and 2034. The 2030 World
After Denmark’s disappointing exit in the round of 16 at Euro 2024, coach Kasper Hjulmand made the decision to step down from his position. Citing the need for new energy within the team, Hjulmand believed it was time for a change following their elimination by Germany. This marked the end of his successful tenure that
Gareth Southgate’s resignation as the England manager has kickstarted the process of finding his successor. The English Football Association (FA) will begin by prioritizing the selection of the best Englishman for the role. This decision is not driven by a closed-minded “Little Englander” mentality but rather by a strategic focus on the development of English