The European Nations qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen a hurdle due to Russia’s suspension because of the invasion of Ukraine. This suspension has left 54 nations competing instead of the usual 55. The format includes 12 groups with four or five teams in each group playing home and away matches. The
As Gareth Southgate’s England squad gears up for Euro 2024, they received a special visit from The Prince of Wales before departing to Germany. The royal visit was a morale booster, as they were wished well and presented with their squad numbers for the upcoming tournament. This gesture added a touch of regality to their
Lucas Paquetá’s introduction to the Brazil squad during their friendly against Mexico was marred by a mix of moments that highlighted both his potential and his vulnerabilities. While his sweet pass nearly set up a goal for Endrick, mistakes on his part led to Mexico’s first goal and exposed some weaknesses in his game. However,
Scotland assistant John Carver provided reassurance to fans and the coaching staff after captain Andy Robertson appeared to go down in training on Monday morning. The injury scare came amidst a string of unfortunate injuries affecting Scotland’s squad ahead of their European Championship opener against the host nation Germany. However, Carver quickly dispelled any concerns,
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made it clear that a return to Barcelona is not on the cards for him in the future. Despite his contract with City expiring in June 2025, Guardiola shut down any rumors of a potential comeback to the Catalan club. This statement comes after his previous hint in May
Real Madrid recently made headlines after allegations arose that the club planned to refuse participation in FIFA’s newly expanded Club World Cup tournament next summer. These claims stemmed from an interview conducted by Italian newspaper Il Giornale, where coach Carlo Ancelotti seemingly suggested that Madrid would decline the invitation to participate in the revamped 32-team
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti recently announced that the club will not be participating in the first edition of FIFA’s new Club World Cup tournament next summer. The decision was made primarily due to a lack of financial incentive which Ancelotti highlighted in an interview with Italian newspaper Il Giornale. Madrid, along with undisclosed clubs,
The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Palestine’s men’s national football team cannot be understated. The team, after securing a place in the final rounds of World Cup qualification, are facing the prospect of not being able to play in their home nation due to security concerns. The last time they played at home was
As the summer transfer window of 2024 kicks off, football fans around the world are eagerly waiting to see which players will be making moves to new clubs. The biggest and most surprising transfer so far has been Kylian Mbappé’s move to Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain. However, there are still many more transfer sagas
In a recent development in the world of football, three fans have been sentenced to eight months in prison and banned from stadiums for two years due to the racist abuse aimed at Vinícius Júnior at Mestalla in May 2023. The incident occurred during Real Madrid’s 1-0 LaLiga defeat against Valencia, causing the game to