Infantino is facing mounting criticism over his abandoned Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan. The proposal would have allowed private investors to acquire interests in the World Cup and other tournaments, prompting significant opposition. The Welsh governing body was one of the first national associations to withdraw its support for Infantino’s attempt to remain in charge […]
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Bellamy will already be missing important defender Joe Rodon, Wilson’s Elland Road colleague, alongside Cardiff City defenders Dylan Lawlor and Ronan Kpakio. Cardiff forwards Isaak Davies and Rubin Colwill have also been ruled out through injury, while Wrexham attacker Nathan Broadhead is unavailable as well. Wales begin their expanded international break with a trip to […]
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Cristian Volpato’s immediate eligibility to represent the Socceroos will be determined by Football Australia after NSW Police confirmed that a follow-up test returned a positive result for cocaine. Police stopped Volpato on Sydney’s Anzac Bridge on 24 July, where an initial roadside screening indicated the presence of cocaine. The 22-year-old later arranged an independent examination […]
Continue ReadingThe midfield at Newcastle has been diminished following Sandro Tonali’s exit, with the player moving to Tottenham this month in a transfer that could reach £100m. Subsequently, young midfielders Sean Steur and Aladji Bamba were brought in from Ajax and Monaco respectively. The match on Saturday arrived too early for Bamba, whose transfer was confirmed […]
Continue ReadingSpend enough time with Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of the US men’s national team, and you’ll almost certainly spot a charm dangling from a chain on his right wrist. It bears the image of Saint Christopher, the guardian spirit of travelers. It’s a fitting symbol for Pochettino, or any elite manager, given the inherently […]
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