Zvonimir Boban, the Chief of Football for UEFA, the governing body of European football, criticised the recently implemented stoppage-time regulations in English soccer on Wednesday, asserting their impracticality and confirming that they will not be adopted for UEFA competitions. Emulating FIFA’s tactics during the men’s and women’s World Cups, England’s association of referees announced in Read More…
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Mauricio Pochettino Urges Patience Amid Chelsea’s Loss to West Ham
Following Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat to West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday, Mauricio Pochettino, the Argentine former manager of Tottenham Hotspur and Paris St Germain, appealed to Chelsea fans to “believe in the process.” Pochettino has taken up a substantial challenge at Stamford Bridge, aiming to reshape the identity of a lavishly-assembled team. Read More…
Spain Secures Victory Over England in Thrilling Women’s World Cup Final
In an exhilarating showdown that captivated audiences worldwide, Spain triumphed over England with a 1-0 victory in the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday. This climactic match marked the culmination of a tournament that has etched its name in history, shattering records for attendance and television viewership. As the final whistle echoed across the stadium, Read More…
Man City win 17th straight home game over Magpies 1-0
Manchester City, reigning Premier League champions, achieved an unprecedented feat by clinching their 17th consecutive home victory across all competitions. However, their arduous journey culminated in a hard-fought 1-0 triumph against Newcastle United on Saturday. A moment of brilliance from Julian Alvarez secured the vital points for Pep Guardiola’s side, yet the palpable relief exhibited Read More…
FIFA Chief Urges Tangible Progress for Women’s Football Equality
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his belief that achieving equal pay between the Men’s and Women’s World Cups would serve as a mere “symbol” without the accomplishment of additional developmental goals for women’s football. In the upcoming final, England is set to face Spain with an elevated prize pool of $110 million, a significant Read More…
NPFL and LaLiga Forge Landmark Partnership
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) unveiled a groundbreaking alliance on Thursday, as it joined forces with LaLiga, the revered Spanish league, to foster the development of Nigerian football talent. The reverberations of this momentous partnership were eloquently articulated by Gbenga Elegbeleye, the distinguished Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC), during an impactful press Read More…
Neymar Completes Move to Al-Hilal, Embarks on New Chapter
After a successful six-year stint with Paris St Germain, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, known as Neymar Júnior or mononymously as Neymar, has embarked on a fresh journey, signing a two-year contract with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal. The Brazilian forward’s time with PSG yielded multiple domestic trophies but not the coveted Champions League title the club Read More…
Italy Coach Roberto Mancini Resigns After Euro Victory, World Cup Miss
Roberto Mancini, the coach of Italy, has stepped down, concluding a five-year tenure during which they secured the European Championship but fell short of the World Cup, as stated by the football federation (FIGC) on Sunday. Mancini assumed leadership of the four-time World Cup champions in 2018 after their failure to qualify for the global Read More…
LaLiga files complaint over PSG’s Qatar subsidies
Spanish top flight LaLiga has filed a complaint with the European Commission against Paris St Germain’s “spending commissions”, alleging the Qatari-backed French club are distorting markets through subsidies from the Gulf state. The practices have allowed PSG, owned by Qatar Sports Investments since 2011, to sign top players and coaches “well above its potential in Read More…
Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr to Arab Club Champions Cup glory
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to help 10-man Al-Nassr to their first ever Arab Club Champions Cup title after a 2-1 extra-time win over fellow Saudi side Al-Hilal on Saturday. The Portugal captain, who finished as the tournament’s top scorer with six goals, was once again the star of the show for Al-Nassr. He equalised in Read More…