Fifa has abandoned its proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup following intense resistance, including warnings of future boycotts and demands for president Gianni Infantino to step down. But what attracted a group of technology investors to the World Cup, and could comparable plans emerge again in the years ahead? As artificial intelligence […]
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Fourth round, 30 October 2012, Madejski Stadium This extraordinary contest matched the record for the most goals in an EFL Cup tie, with extra time ultimately needed to decide the winner. Reading, who were still searching for their first victory since returning to the Premier League, surrendered a 4-0 advantage as Arsenal fought back to […]
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Will Lankshear marked his first appearance with a goal as Middlesbrough opened their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Wrexham in the first round of the Carabao Cup. The £10m summer arrival from Tottenham settled the contest in the 61st minute with an outstanding first-time volley. Middlesbrough nearly took the lead after seven minutes when […]
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There are long periods when history appears motionless, followed by brief moments when years of change unfold at once and those in power suddenly become vulnerable. Less than two weeks ago, Gianni Infantino was celebrating on Instagram and condemning critics “behind their pens and papers, behind their screens spreading hate and false rumours” for questioning […]
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England defender Lucy Bronze believes that a Uefa boycott of Fifa tournaments would be the correct decision for the long-term future of football, even though it could negatively affect the women’s game. Speaking during Chelsea’s pre-season tour in New Zealand, Bronze said European players should remain committed to their principles and do what they believe […]
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The Confederation of African Football (Caf) withdrew from an agreement guaranteeing at least $1bn in revenue over eight years after deciding to hold the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of every two. On 5 July 2025, one day before the postponed Women’s Africa Cup of Nations began in Morocco, Caf president Patrice […]
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“If a club did not offer what I believed I was worth, I would move on,” explains Zeph Thomas, whose remarkable 18-year career has included 39 transfers. The 36-year-old winger from Bradford has become one of football’s most travelled players. His career has included five periods with Rossington Main, four with Mickleover Sports and three […]
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Uefa has reinforced its warning that it could withdraw from Fifa-organised competitions, while confirming that it no longer has confidence in Gianni Infantino’s leadership. European football’s governing body said Wednesday evening’s public show of support for Infantino “changes nothing”. It added that it has received no firm guarantees that a crisis like the one seen […]
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Argentina’s football governing body is marking the national team’s World Cup semi-final victory against England last month. Following an executive board meeting on Wednesday, the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) designated 15 July—the date of the 2-1 triumph in Atlanta—as its “National Football Teams Day”. “This date was selected to honour Argentina’s memorable World Cup semi-final […]
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Like Vozinha, Marc-Vivien Foe was largely unfamiliar to international audiences before the 1994 World Cup. Although Cameroon endured an underwhelming tournament in the United States compared with their memorable 1990 campaign, Foe established himself as one of the squad’s strongest players in his first World Cup appearance. His impressive display against Brazil drew widespread interest […]
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