In a recent development, England’s seeding in the draw for World Cup qualifying has been virtually assured after a decision to combine UEFA Nations League (UNL) performance with FIFA World Ranking for the process. This decision was made to avoid a clash in the calendar for teams that reach the quarterfinals of the expanded UNL.
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Qatar, as the reigning AFC Asian Cup champions, have continued their domination in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With a strong performance in the second round, where they picked up five wins and a draw, Qatar secured their spot in the third round. Star striker Almoez Ali impressed with seven goals,
After a long-awaited anticipation, Barcelona has finally unveiled their new 2024-25 away kit. This black jersey marks only the fourth time in the club’s history that they have chosen this color as their alternate kit. The design features a stripped-back look with the club crest and Nike swoosh given an iridescent blue and red sheen,
Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinícius Júnior recently made headlines with his comments about Spain potentially being stripped of the hosting rights for the 2030 World Cup if they do not address the issue of racism. In a candid interview with CNN, Vinícius expressed his concerns about the prevalence of racist abuse in Spanish football
Reports suggest that Galatasaray is considering a move for Manchester United midfielder Casemiro. The Turkish club is currently in the market for a midfielder and has reportedly added the Brazilian to their shortlist. With the transfer window in Turkey still open for another 10 days, Galatasaray has time to finalize their summer business. Casemiro’s future
The recent closure of the summer 2024 transfer window in the Premier League has shed light on a significant trend – a drastic decrease in net spending among clubs. The figures speak for themselves, with net spend plummeting by more than 40% compared to the previous year. This downward trend is indicative of a broader
Leicester City recently won an appeal against a decision that could have resulted in a points deduction for an alleged breach of the Premier League Profitability and Sustainability (PSR) rules. This decision comes after the club was back in the top flight following their Championship win last season. The club appealed the decision on the
The Argentina national team recently made a plea to their fans to refrain from using offensive or discriminatory chants during their World Cup CONMEBOL qualifying match against Chile. The team expressed concerns over potential sanctions by FIFA if such chants were to occur, including a capacity reduction in their next home match. This call for
Barcelona president Joan Laporta recently addressed the club’s ability to sign players “normally” come January, after a summer transfer window filled with registration complications. The case of Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig exemplified these struggles, with the player missing the first two games of the season due to registration delays caused by Barça exceeding their
Valencia striker Rafa Mir has found himself in hot water after being arrested by the Spanish Guardia Civil police for an alleged sexual assault. The club issued a statement acknowledging the arrest and stating that they would cooperate with the justice system. While the identity of the LaLiga player in question was not officially disclosed