Uefa is expected to withdraw its warning that it could boycott Fifa tournaments after receiving guarantees that Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell World Cup stakes to private investors will not be revived. The issue is due to be considered when Uefa’s executive committee meets in Monaco on Thursday. Earlier this month, European football’s governing body […]
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Gianni Infantino is reportedly trying to weaken the alliance between European and North American football officials seeking his removal. His planned appearance at a youth tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend is viewed as another attempt to retain his position as Fifa president. Infantino is expected to attend the U14 Boys Challenge organised by […]
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Following Thursday’s virtual meeting, chaired by president Aleksander Ceferin, Uefa issued a statement saying that the organisation and all 55 of its member associations were united in their position. The statement said they firmly and unanimously opposed Fifa’s plan to hand ownership stakes in the World Cup and its other tournaments to private investors. A […]
Continue ReadingA well-respected veteran in the national side, the Banyana Banyana captain is determined to lead her team to a second triumph after their maiden success in 2022. “Considering the expanded field this time around, this could be the hardest Wafcon tournament in its history,” said the 33-year-old midfielder, who has just celebrated reaching a landmark […]
Continue ReadingAll kick-off times GMT. Sunday, 26 July Group A: Algeria versus Senegal, Olympic Stadium, Rabat, (17:00 GMT) Group A: Morocco versus Kenya, Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat, (20:00 GMT) Monday, 27 July Group B: South Africa versus Tanzania, Moulay Rachid Stadium, Casablanca, (17:00 GMT) Group B: Ivory Coast versus Burkina Faso, Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca, (20:00 […]
Continue ReadingArsenal might be the top-flight club most impacted by the World Cup. The North London side are nervously awaiting news on William Saliba’s condition; he had been dealing with a back complaint before the same injury cut short his involvement in the tournament. The defender has yet to undergo evaluation by Arsenal’s medical staff, but […]
Continue ReadingEzri Konsa: The Aston Villa centre-back appeared in every fixture and once again demonstrated his capability at the highest level of the international game. Deployed primarily as a central defender, he also slotted in on the right side of defence during the quarter-final victory over Norway. Capped off his tournament by finding the net in […]
Continue ReadingAccording to FIFA, hydration breaks were introduced to protect player welfare, and sporting integrity required them to be applied uniformly in every match. Even in the climate-controlled stadiums of Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and Vancouver. Television broadcasters outside the UK switched to commercials, which could begin 20 seconds after the referee blew the whistle and had […]
Continue ReadingGianni Infantino has stated that Fifa will explore the possibility of adding another 16 teams to the World Cup ahead of the 2030 tournament. Speaking to a Swiss news organization, the Fifa president suggested that increasing the field from 48 to 64 nations could be a logical step. “This is certainly something that will be […]
Continue ReadingBelgium’s lineup in their 2-1 victory over Algeria during the opening group game of the 2014 World Cup looked like a fantasy all-star side made up of players at the peak of their powers. The starting eleven included Courtois, De Bruyne, Witsel and Lukaku, alongside Eden Hazard, Mousa Dembele and Vincent Kompany, while Dries Mertens […]
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