Fifa president Gianni Infantino has called for an independent assessment of the organisation’s operations and indicated that he is willing to consider changes. In correspondence addressed to the Fifa Council and every national member association, Infantino said the review would identify and propose possible enhancements. Ahead of next month’s Council meeting, he has also proposed […]
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Kristi Montgomery has earned his maiden Scotland call-up following the withdrawals of Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean from the Nations League squad. New head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has elevated the Blackburn Rovers midfielder from the Under-21 team for two fixtures against Slovenia and matches with Switzerland and North Macedonia. The 22-year-old has featured from the […]
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Ben Haines and Ellen White join forces in the studio to review an eventful weekend of domestic football and look ahead to the return of European competition! The discussion begins with Manchester City preserving their perfect start to the WSL season and Lauren Hemp’s impressive performances. The pair then assess Tottenham’s commanding win over a […]
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Jordan James says an injury-hit Wales side will not be intimidated when they face some of football’s finest talents in Thursday’s Nations League A opener against Portugal. Wales were already without Joe Rodon and Dylan Lawlor before Karl Darlow, Nathan Broadhead and key player Harry Wilson also withdrew from the squad. After earning promotion to […]
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Swiss captain Granit Xhaka is being investigated by prosecutors in Switzerland over claims that he acquired a fraudulent Covid-19 vaccination certificate. The 33-year-old allegedly secured the document in 2022, when it was required in Switzerland for certain international journeys. Lucerne’s public prosecutor confirmed that an inquiry had begun to establish whether a criminal offence was […]
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In March, Tottenham reacted to the threat of relegation by making a major investment in Roberto De Zerbi, who was negotiating from an exceptionally strong position. Performances improved noticeably, and the club secured survival on the final day. Spurs have since spent a net £175m ($234m) to strengthen the squad, suggesting that the financial restraint […]
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In the darkness of Friday evening, Yannick Cahuzac quietly entered the Lens technical area at the Stade Louis II. As the lights faded for the players’ arrival, the interim coach appointed only three days earlier sat by himself, leaning forward in the seat that Dino Toppmöller would have occupied before the sudden developments of the […]
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STRUCK DOWN BY THE SEAGULLS … A rare defeat just before an international break can be especially painful for an elite coach accustomed to winning. With most of the squad immediately departing to represent their countries and collect yet more air miles, there is no quick opportunity to respond on the pitch. This unusually long […]
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Jonathan Liew’s examination of Raheem Sterling’s difficult journey and the unrealistic route faced by young footballers is both insightful and well timed, especially when considered alongside Jacob Steinberg’s report comparing Arsenal prospect Max Dowman with Lamine Yamal. Only a very small number of children recruited by elite clubs at an extremely early age eventually fulfil […]
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Periods of transition often create new possibilities. Clarke’s tenure has ended, with Sebastien Pocognoli now tasked with delivering the changes Scotland supporters have been demanding. The Belgian coach has selected a refreshed squad for the upcoming Nations League double-header, including the returning Miller. The 20-year-old is beginning to establish greater consistency during his second campaign […]
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