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Micheal Martin Condemns Israel FA Remarks About Heimir Hallgrimsson as ‘Unacceptable’

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026grace

Irish taoiseach [prime minister] Micheal Martin has described the Israel Football Association’s statements about Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson as “unacceptable” and called for them to be retracted. Israel’s football authorities accused Hallgrimsson of showing “ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity” after he said last week: “We are not playing alongside genocide; we are standing against […]

Mikel Arteta Agrees New Arsenal Deal to Stay Until 2030

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026grace

Mikel Arteta has reached an agreement with Arsenal over a long-term contract extension featuring a substantial salary increase after last season’s achievements. The deal could see him remain in charge of the club for more than ten years. His existing three-year contract, signed in September 2024, is due to expire at the end of this […]

Dan Ballard: Nations League Offers Northern Ireland a Huge Opportunity

September 22, 2026September 23, 2026grace

Northern Ireland defender Dan Ballard believes the team possess “plenty of quality and determination” as they get ready for four demanding Nations League fixtures. Ballard returns to international duty after a hamstring problem ruled him out of April’s World Cup play-off semi-final loss to Italy and the June friendlies against Guinea and France. The 27-year-old […]

Luis Binks Keen to Make His Impact for Scotland

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026grace

Every player has a journey to share, although few are as unusual as Luis Binks’ tale, recounted beneath the palm trees at Scotland’s temporary training base in La Manga. The 25-year-old Brondby captain and central defender is hoping to earn his first Scotland appearance against Slovenia on Saturday. A position in the middle of Sebastien […]

Senators Could Restore Promotion and Relegation in Mexican Soccer

September 22, 2026September 23, 2026grace

The dispute surrounding the lack of promotion and relegation in Mexican football has reached the national Senate, where lawmakers said a reform aimed at bringing back the system will be introduced on Tuesday. Senator Clemente Castañeda, a member of the Movimiento Ciudadano party, presented the proposal with support from leaders of other political groups, including […]

FAW Chief Noel Mooney Casts Doubt on FIFA Reform Claims

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026grace

Infantino is facing mounting criticism over his abandoned Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan. The proposal would have allowed private investors to acquire interests in the World Cup and other tournaments, prompting significant opposition. The Welsh governing body was one of the first national associations to withdraw its support for Infantino’s attempt to remain in charge […]

La Liga Chief Says Real Madrid’s Conspiracy Allegations Are ‘From Another Galaxy’

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026grace

La Liga president Javier Tebas on Tuesday rejected what he described as Real Madrid’s claims of a refereeing “conspiracy” following their derby loss to Atlético Madrid. Real Madrid manager José Mourinho arrived at his post-match press conference with two printed images showing challenges by Atlético players that he believed deserved red cards after Sunday’s 2-1 […]

Javier Tebas: Conspiracy Allegations Against Real Madrid Are ‘Like Living in Another Galaxy’

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026grace

La Liga chief Javier Tebas says allegations of a refereeing plot against Real Madrid are equivalent to “living on another planet”. Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho criticised the officials for several major decisions following his team’s 2-1 defeat by city rivals Atletico Madrid last week. At the post-match media conference, Mourinho presented printed screenshots which […]

Mikel Arteta Signs New Deal to Continue as Arsenal Manager

September 22, 2026September 23, 2026grace

Confirmation that Arteta has agreed fresh terms with Arsenal is hardly surprising, though it still represents an important step for the club. With his previous contract due to run out at the end of the season, there was slightly more urgency than usual to complete the negotiations. However, Arteta has always made it clear that […]

Édouard Mendy: ‘AFCON Triumph Felt 10 Times Greater Than Winning the Champions League’ | Senegal Football Team

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026grace

“I needed to remain patient and composed because everything around me felt like it was burning,” Édouard Mendy recalls. Inside the intense atmosphere of Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, Senegal’s goalkeeper was preparing to face a stoppage-time penalty against tournament hosts Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final. Mendy had received a yellow […]