Reigning champions Arsenal opened their campaign in convincing fashion against newly promoted Coventry, but Monday’s meeting with Aston Villa should provide a much sterner challenge. After several departures from Villa Park and a heavy loss to Brighton last week, could Unai Emery’s side be heading for another difficult evening? Football analyst Chris Sutton believes that […]
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This week, popular football presenter John Fendley, better known as Fenners, shares three remarkable tales from his career. Did Lionel Messi walk away from a FIFA game after being defeated by Fenners and cancel their planned interview? Was Fenners responsible for the first goal scored at the newly built Wembley Stadium during a test event […]
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Roberto Mancini has accepted the role of Italy head coach for a second spell, Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malagò announced on Tuesday. He also confirmed that Claudio Ranieri will become the new technical director. Mancini succeeds Gennaro Gattuso, who departed in April after Italy missed out on World Cup qualification for the third […]
Continue ReadingMorocco’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 ReadingThomas Tuchel accepted responsibility for England’s overly cautious approach after taking the lead, as Argentina shattered their World Cup hopes with a stunning late comeback. England were moments away from a first men’s World Cup final on foreign soil after Anthony Gordon put them ahead early in the second half. The defending champions levelled through […]
Continue ReadingDiego Forlán, previously a forward for Manchester United, is set to step in as the interim head coach of Uruguay following Marcelo Bielsa’s departure after a disappointing World Cup showing. La Celeste exited the tournament during the group phase, managing only two draws across three matches, with Bielsa accepting responsibility for the underwhelming outcomes and […]
Continue ReadingAntoine Griezmann, who played a pivotal role in France’s semi-final victory against Morocco in 2022, observed from the stands on this occasion as Les Bleus overcame the Atlas Lions once more to secure a third straight World Cup semi-final appearance. The 35-year-old, fresh from finalizing a transfer to Orlando City, had not been present at […]
Continue ReadingHe further stated: “Provided he remains active and fit enough to be called up, I will select him, within specific boundaries and according to the standards I believe suit the national side best. “I have yet to talk with [Ronaldo]. He will never become an issue for the national team. Not for the squad, nor […]
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