Morocco’s run at the global tournament ended with a quarter-final loss to France. Yet even a short off-season break is not an option for officials of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, now featuring 16 teams, kicks off in Rabat this Sunday, just a week after the World Cup […]
Continue ReadingInter Miami have secured Casemiro on a free transfer, but Major League Soccer is examining whether the South Florida club engaged in tampering during the pursuit of the Brazilian midfielder. The midfielder has inked a deal that runs from now until the end of the 2027 “sprint season,” the short campaign that precedes MLS’s shift […]
Continue ReadingThe central question is whether these transfers qualify as a ‘swap arrangement’. A provision in European football’s transfer rules states that exchanges between clubs must be finalised within 45 days of one another to be classed as a connected transaction. Teams are free to conduct multiple transfers in that window, but only if the deals […]
Continue ReadingSpanish midfielder Gavi thinks Argentina’s Leandro Paredes ought not to be banned for his role in the post-World Cup final clash. As Spain rejoiced after their 1-0 victory, it seemed that Argentine players Paredes, Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and assistant coach Roberto Ayala were all caught up in the on-field melee. Paredes appeared to shove […]
Continue ReadingIpswich Town have completed the acquisition of Moroccan international Issa Diop from Fulham for an undisclosed sum. The 29-year-old centre-back, who made five appearances during Morocco’s journey to the World Cup quarter-finals, has agreed to a contract lasting until the summer of 2030. Diop arrives with considerable top-tier knowledge to a side that earned promotion […]
Continue ReadingWithin a year of Gianni Infantino taking over from Sepp Blatter as Fifa president, the organisation revealed that the men’s World Cup would expand from 32 to 48 nations. Reactions were mixed. Diego Maradona said he was “delighted by Gianni’s initiative” because it let every country dream of qualifying, reigniting their love for football. Joachim […]
Continue ReadingManchester City midfielder Phil Foden has put pen to paper on a new four-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2030. His previous deal had been set to run out at the end of the upcoming season, but he chose to extend his stay under new head coach Enzo Maresca. Handed his senior debut […]
Continue ReadingManchester City have tied Phil Foden to a new four-year contract, with an option for an additional 12 months, meaning the 26-year-old will remain at the Etihad until 2030. The forward said he is determined to keep pursuing more trophies at the club he supported as a child. Foden is excited to work with Enzo […]
Continue ReadingEverton have completed the acquisition of Finnish international forward Jutta Rantala from Leicester City. Leicester have stated, external that Rantala still had one year left on her existing deal, with sources indicating Everton triggered an undisclosed buyout clause to land the 26-year-old. News outlets confirmed on Tuesday that the two sides, who had already negotiated […]
Continue ReadingTonda Eckert, the head coach of Southampton, could be barred from all football-related activities for an extended period after the Football Association brought three misconduct charges against him. The charges stem from the Spygate affair and concern violations of FA regulations during secret operations to watch Championship training sessions of Middlesbrough, Ipswich, and Oxford without […]
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