Foden was in England’s starting line-up when they lost the 2024 European Championship final to Spain, but Thomas Tuchel did not select him for the 2026 World Cup squad. The Three Lions advanced to the tournament’s semi-finals before suffering a 2-1 defeat against Argentina. Foden admitted that watching the players emerge for the national anthem […]
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A brief 16-minute outing at Brighton marked the beginning of an extraordinary few weeks for Fletcher. Scotland manager Steve Clarke was clearly impressed, inviting Fletcher to spend several days training at the team’s pre-World Cup camp. He is the son of former international midfielder Darren Fletcher and the twin brother of Jack, who currently represents […]
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Infantino was elected Fifa president in 2016, defeating AFC president Sheikh Salman al-Khalifa by 115 votes to 88. The next Fifa president is due to be confirmed at the organisation’s 77th Congress in Morocco next March. Anyone wishing to stand must submit their candidacy by 18 November. Before this week’s developments, Infantino had been expected […]
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Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell portions of the World Cup’s commercial assets to private investors has fallen apart. The Fifa president acknowledged that the initiative had caused divisions that ultimately undermined its original purpose, following strong opposition across international football. The proposal triggered widespread unrest throughout the sport, with Uefa warning that it could […]
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Former Rangers forward Steven Thompson shared McInnes’ view that there was no reason for alarm. “It was not the outcome Rangers had hoped for, but earning a point away at such a challenging ground is still valuable,” he said on Scottish radio. “Other sides will also struggle when they play here. “There is no justification […]
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Scotland forward Kieron Bowie has joined Serie A club Sassuolo on loan from Hellas Verona. The striker signed for Verona from Hibernian in January after impressing at Easter Road and later registered four goals in Italy’s top division. Following Verona’s relegation, the 23-year-old has now secured a season-long move to Sassuolo. The agreement includes an […]
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What has taken place? Football has endured a turbulent week after unexpected reports emerged on Tuesday afternoon. The sport’s global governing body was said to be preparing a company that would manage the World Cup’s commercial rights, with part of the business offered to outside investors. Even members of the organization’s main decision-making council reportedly […]
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Pressure intensified around Gianni Infantino after a turbulent day in which a senior adviser stepped down and FIFA’s chief operating officer issued a severe public criticism of his leadership. Infantino is facing growing resistance over his proposal to sell private investors stakes connected to the World Cup. European associations have warned that they could boycott […]
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Yet Caf’s strong relationship with Fifa has also created difficulties, as Motsepe has seemed reluctant to publicly question Infantino or decisions made by his organisation. Fifa faced widespread criticism after US officials denied Somali referee Omar Artan entry to the country before the World Cup. It received further condemnation for suspending the one-game punishment imposed […]
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During an era celebrated for the strength and sophistication of Italian defending, Franco Baresi, who has died aged 66 following a period of poor health, represented its finest attributes. Throughout his 20-year professional career with AC Milan, and while playing for an Italy side that reached the 1994 World Cup final, he was elegant, intelligent, […]
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