Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Pedro Rocha has been denied a request for a temporary injunction against his suspension, leaving him unable to continue in the position without an urgent appeal. In July, Rocha was suspended from holding management positions in sporting bodies for two years by the country’s Administrative Sports Court (TAD) for exceeding
FIFA World Cup
As we gear up for the much-anticipated 2026 World Cup, hosted jointly by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, FIFA has laid out an ambitious plan to expand the field by 50% and host matches in 16 cities across three countries. The spectacle of football will be spread out over different climates and elevations, presenting a
Former U.S. men’s national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann has made a case for Mexican players to seek opportunities in Europe in order to improve themselves and elevate the level of play for El Tri. Klinsmann pointed out that Mexican players may become too comfortable in the domestic Liga MX due to the financial benefits, full
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,
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