…level.” Rulli has won eight caps for Argentina and was in the squad that won the 2022 World Cup and 2024 Copa America and reached last month’s World Cup final in which they lost to Spain. He previously played for European clubs including Real Sociedad, Villarreal, Montpellier and Ajax. He famously scored a penalty in V…

…is expected to leave Monaco amid talks over a possible contract termination. The former World Cup winner joined the Ligue 1 side last summer after he was permitted to return to professional football after a doping suspension. Pogba signed a two-year contract that was set to run until the end of the upcoming season, but…

…Cobham after an extended break following his involvement with Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.His return to training further points towards Fernandez continuing his Chelsea career rather than preparing for a move elsewhere. He is now focused on completing his pre-season preparations and integrating back into the s…

…the national setup to help the team rebuild and move forward after a disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign. The former Manchester United and Atlético Madrid forward is one of the biggest names in Uruguayan football history. He scored 36 goals in 112 appearances for his country and was a key figure during Uruguay’s memo…

…Infantino, the embattled FIFA president who tried, and failed, to sell off part of the World Cup to private investors. Infantino came under renewed fire in an open letter signed by three confederations — Europe’s UEFA, North and Central America’s CONCACAF and Asia’s AFC — accusing the world football boss of breaking tr…

…following the exit of both the Super Falcons and the Flying Eagles from their respective World Cup pathways. “We were celebrating the anniversary of our Olympic triumph just a few days ago, and now we find ourselves facing a World Cup miss for the first time, with the Falcons and the young Flying Eagles both missing ou…

…on Champions League glory last season, and England settled for third place at the 2026 World Cup. Yet across the Bundesliga campaign, the former Tottenham Hotspur striker contributed 61 goals for Bayern as the club secured another German title, reinforcing his status as one of the most reliable goalscorers in world foo…

…against the best." Okoye also expressed admiration for Spain's Unai Simón at the FIFA World Cup 2026, highlighting that top-tier goalkeeping relies heavily on composure, situational management, and attention to detail rather than just flashy shot-stopping. "I found Spain's Unai Simón very impressive, especially towards…

…breach of trust" and "deception" over its handling of plans to sell a stake in the World Cup, saying that the episode raises serious questions about the integrity of football's leadership. In an "open letter to the football family" revealed on Monday, the three confederations took aim at FIFA president Gianni Infantino…

…will face South Africa in the African playoff to keep their 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup hopes alive PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nigeria's Super Falcons are out of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon on Thursday, ending their bid to…

…come under heavy pressure to resign, following his failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to investors. The world football governing has now claimed there is a “concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine FIFA and its President.” They warned that speculations should not be presented as facts. The statemen…

…have already staged six international competitions, including the FIE-sanctioned Junior World Cup and African Championships, but this championship opens even greater opportunities. Our athletes will gain invaluable experience competing against some of the best fencers from across the Commonwealth. My ultimate dream is…

…the controversy over a now-abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights linked to the World Cup. ‎ ‎ Several European football associations, including Norway, have publicly called for the FIFA President to resign, while others and the Confederation of African Football have expressed continued support. ‎ ‎Nigerian footb…

…Madugu has reiterated his team’s desire to secure a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Madugu further said it is important for the Super Falcons to retain their crown at the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria will face eternal rivals Cameroon in a potentially explosive quarter-final du…

…Nicolas Tagliafico, has said that the Albiceleste’s defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain was caused by a mix of exhaustion, subpar pitch conditions and high temperatures that were adjusted for television scheduling. The defending champions were pushed into extra time on two occasions during the four kn…

…FIFA president who faces scathing criticism over his now-shelved plan to open the World Cup and other competitions up to private investment. Powerful right-wing figures also attended, including Argentina’s President Javier Milei and Todd Blanche, Trump’s acting attorney general, who headed the US delegation. De la Espr…

…Bielsa left his role as first-team boss of the national team following their chaotic World Cup campaign. Uruguay failed to win a single match in Group H - drawing with Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde before losing to Spain. That prompted the ex-Leeds boss to resign after a major fallout with the players. Forlan will lead h…

…earned him international recognition. He was a surprise selection for England’s World Cup squad and started the team’s 6-4 victory over France in the bronze medal match. His only other appearance at the tournament came as a late substitute in England’s 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina. The court case comes as Toney c…

Police raid South Korea's football HQ as part of probe into woeful World Cup campaign. Police in South Korea raided the country's football association on Thursday as part of a probe into the appointment of the coach who oversaw their woeful World Cup campaign. According to AFP, police conducted 'search and seizure oper…

…and regional associations. FIFA also highlighted the successful delivery of the 2026 World Cup and credited the work of the FIFA President, Secretary General and administration for helping deliver the tournament. The organisation said the Rabat meeting should help strengthen its governance and restore confidence as it…

…cousin, Júlio "Peu" dos Santos À‚ngelo, became a CSA club legend and won the Club World Cup with Flamengo. Marcos said he had always tried to support his son's dreams despite the family's financial difficulties. He said: "I brought all my children up with humility, showing them how to be good people. It's not easy to l…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose country co-hosted the 2026 World Cup, joined Wednesday an international chorus of criticism of Gianni Infantino, saying he no longer had confidence in his ability to lead FIFA. “Certainly I don’t have confidence in Mr Infantino, after this point, given what transpired,” Carney…

…golden generation after helping the country reach the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. 7. Franck Kessie – Ivory Coast Weekly wage: £233,385 | Club: Al-Ahli | Nationality: Ivory Coast Franck Kessie is one of the most physically imposing midfielders on the list. The Ivory Coast international made his name at AC Mi…

…for Nigeria, winning silver and bronze in recent editions. He also featured at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. by Linda Ikeji at 05/08/2026 9:00 AM | Share this Story

…before he departed for Qatar. 6.Raphaël Varane – Manchester United (2021) The World Cup-winning defender arrived as one of United’s marquee signings. Although injuries affected his time at Old Trafford, Varane helped the club lift the FA Cup and League Cup. 7.Casemiro – Manchester United (2022) The Brazilian midfielder…