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FIFA Reportedly Let DR Congo Reach World Cup Despite Fielding Ineligible Player in Qualifiers | World Cup 2026

October 7, 2026October 7, 2026grace

Fifa permitted the Democratic Republic of the Congo to take part in this summer’s World Cup even though reports indicated that an internal inquiry had concluded the team used an ineligible player during qualification. The player involved was goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi, who delivered several impressive performances at the tournament, including in the last-32 match against […]

Lionel Messi Has Achieved It All and Can Proudly Say Goodbye to Argentina

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026grace

Not for the first time, Lionel Messi is making a return to Argentina’s national side. This appearance, however, carries a feeling of celebration and closure rather than duty, as the country prepares to honour arguably the finest footballer in history. Messi will pull on the Argentina jersey for the final time this week in a […]

‘It’s not our style’: Anthony Gordon supports Tuchel’s view on England’s possession struggles

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026grace

Anthony Gordon has backed Thomas Tuchel’s belief that managing matches through sustained possession is not a natural feature of English football. Gordon admitted he was surprised to be taken off while England led Argentina 1-0 in their World Cup semi-final, but he did not hold Tuchel responsible for the loss, instead pointing to broader cultural […]

Harry Kane Says England’s World Cup Exit Was His Most Painful Defeat Yet | England

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026grace

Harry Kane has called England’s World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina the most agonising tournament elimination of his career, largely because the team abandoned its usual identity. The England captain wants to put the disappointment behind him quickly and hopes the team can deliver a significant performance against Spain at Wembley in Saturday night’s Nations […]

Pochettino’s ‘unique’ US pledge sparks unwanted speculation

September 11, 2026grace

The US coach now views his international role differently as the team enters a complete World Cup cycle. May you someday be cherished with the same unwavering devotion Mauricio Pochettino has for Tottenham Hotspur. The club’s hold on him resembles a timeless romance: an imperfect former partner who ended the relationship when difficulties arose but […]

French FA Withdraws Support for Gianni Infantino, Accusing Him of ‘Seriously Harming’ Football

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026grace

French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo said Gianni Infantino had “severely harmed football’s reputation and unity” while confirming that France would no longer support his bid for another term as president of the sport’s global governing body. On Thursday, the FFF’s executive committee voted unanimously to revoke the endorsement it had formally granted at the […]

‘The roar was incredible’: a referee’s perspective on Mexico v England at the 2026 World Cup

September 5, 2026September 6, 2026grace

It was 6pm on 5 July in Mexico City, and Alireza Faghani, a 48-year-old Australian-Iranian referee, was sleeping and snoring in the changing room. His assistants had lowered the music. Without the distant sound of almost 90,000 supporters filtering through the concrete walls of the Estadio Azteca, he might have remained asleep until morning. Faghani […]

Leandro Paredes Handed 10-Game Suspension as Argentina Face Sanctions Over World Cup Final Brawl | Argentina

August 21, 2026August 22, 2026grace

Three Argentina footballers have received suspensions for their involvement in a confrontation following last month’s World Cup final against Spain. However, their role in showing a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final victory over England resulted only in financial penalties. Fifa’s disciplinary committee handed Leandro Paredes a 10-game suspension and a $90,000 (£66,000) fine. Nahuel […]

Israel Pulls Backing for Under-Fire FIFA President Gianni Infantino

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026grace

Gianni Infantino’s dismissal of chief operating officer Kevin Lamour, who had opposed plans to sell a stake connected to the World Cup, has strengthened resistance to the Fifa president. Attempts to remove Infantino are now expected to gain momentum in the coming days. Israel became the latest Fifa member to formally withdraw its backing for […]

Global showdown: where football stands on FIFA and Infantino – explained | FIFA

August 14, 2026August 15, 2026grace

How do things stand? Following this week’s executive committee meeting, the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) eventually released a statement applauding Fifa for the “progress achieved over the last decade”. All six continental bodies have now responded to the controversy surrounding the World Cup commercial deal, which has deeply divided international football. On the central question […]