…announced on Monday. The Argentine tactician’s previous deal expired after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he guided the United States to the Round of 16 in the tournament they co-hosted. Announcing the extension, U.S. Soccer Chief Executive Officer and Secretary General JT Batson said the new agreement reflects the fed…

Davido said his support for Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was tied to a personal relationship rather than football allegianceThe Afrobeats star told Carter Efe during a livestream that he and Cristiano Ronaldo exchange messages regularlyDavido went further to back up his claim by showing Carter Efe his private ch…

…United States international Christian Pulisic, who remains on his summer break after the World Cup, also travelled to attend the service. AC Milan have announced plans to honour Baresi with a special tribute before Wednesday’s pre-season friendly against Inter Milan in Australia. The remains of Franco Baresi laid to re…

Arsene Wenger backs decision to scrap FIFA president's Infantino's controversial World Cup proposal FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, Arsene Wenger, has said scrapping the plan to have private investment in Fi competitions was "absolutely necessary and beyond question". FIFA president Gianni Infantino planne…

The road to the 2030 FIFA World Cup will look different for six countries, as they have already secured their places in the tournament without having to go through the traditional qualification process. FIFA has awarded automatic qualification to the three main host nations: Spain, Portugal and Morocco: while Argentina…

…seat category and tournament stage.Legit.ng also published a detailed guide to the FIFA World Cup 2026 locations, covering the host cities, team matchups, and the tournament schedule.The tournament continues to stand out as one of football's most ambitious editions, bringing together nations from around the world in ic…

…and Manchester City for the Premier League title this season if they sign the Argentina World Cup winner. “With Casemiro leaving earlier in the summer, they [Manchester United] need to replace that presence,” Heskey said. “I think Enzo Fernandez could be the one to come in and replace him. “If they get Enzo, I can see…

…– Amorim said Modric would play against Inter, having just competed at his fifth World Cup where Croatia were knocked out in the last 32 by Portugal. “We did a lot to get him back at least for one more year,” Amorim said of the former Tottenham and Real Madrid star, who turns 41 in September. “I’m really pleased with h…

…three years away from the national team, Neymar, 34, made a return during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the Selecao was eliminated in the Round of 16 following a 2-1 defeat to Norway. The all-time leading scorer for the Selecao came off the bench in the final 15 minutes of the 3-0 group stage victory over Scotland and…

…When asked 'did Mr Infantino speak to you about his proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup?' Trump brutally first replied: 'Who?' After the question was repeated, the president then added: 'No, I didn't speak to him.' by Linda Ikeji at 03/08/2026 10:59 PM | Share this Story

…of Algerian Football confirmed it terminated Vladimir Petkovic's contract after the World CupFAF immediately drew up a three-man shortlist to replace Petkovic, according to journalist Romain MolinaFormer Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro is among the candidates, and is highly rated for the positionPAY ATTENTION: Find i…

…not expected to rush a decision following England’s third-place finish at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the forward taking time to assess his options before choosing his next destination. Turkish club plan ambitious recruitment Fenerbahce are looking to build a squad capable of challenging reigning Turkish champions Ga…

…League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, two League Cups, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. While Trabzonspor have ruled themselves out for now, Turkish rivals Besiktas have confirmed discussions with the 34-year-old but have also stated they will not improve their current offer.

…FIFA President Infantino following collapse of a controversial plan to sell the FIFA' World cup European football governing body UEFA has formally threatened legal action against FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the collapse of a controversial plan to commercialize FIFA's flagship competitions through a privat…

…to provide players with additional recovery time following the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the season ending a week before the 2027 UEFA Champions League final. Before the Premier League action begins, English football's traditional curtain-raiser, the FA Community Shield, will be played on Sunday, August 16, 20…

With World Cup excitement still reverberating, Apple TV’s football comedy hit Ted Lasso is returning after a three-year hiatus, and according to the cast, they needed no warm-up to get back on the pitch. “It felt completely and utterly… effortless. Just ridiculously effortless,” Hannah Waddingham told AFP at a press ev…

…attention has turned back to the club’s previous deals with the Spanish giants. From a World Cup winner who arrived past his peak to a captain who has become the face of Arsenal’s revival, here are the five players Arsenal have signed from Real Madrid, according to a ranking published by Planet Football on Monday. 5. D…

…Alajbegovic played in all four of Bosnia and Herzegovina's matches at this summer's World Cup, after a breakout season with Red Bull Salzburg. Leverkusen activated a buy-back clause in the deal with Salzburg before agreeing to sell the winger to Juventus. Kerim Alajbegovic in action during a football match. CREDIT: juv…

Shocking amount Gianni Infantino would have made from shameful World Cup sell-off plot revealed FIFA president Gianni Infantino could have earned nearly £47 million ($63 million) annually if his controversial plan to sell a stake in the FIFA World Cup had gone ahead, according to reports.The proposal, which was ultimat…

…retiring from the Super Eagles following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The striker has not featured for Nigeria since November 2024 despite earning a call-up for the 2025 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, where he remained an unused substitute. He has also been omitted from E…

…Infantino’s leadership of FIFA after his aborted plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. “This recent unilateral and egregious act of poor governance and leadership follows a pattern of missteps and similar behaviour,” CONCACAF said in a statement. “A comprehensive reckoning with this presidency is imperativ…

…table" as it will pursue a full review of his now-abandoned plan to sell stakes of the World Cup to private equity investors. Infantino was forced to scrap the plan early Saturday after his senior adviser, who sat on a White House panel, resigned and Asia's soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it. In…

…Gianni Infantino has pulled the plug on the plan to allow private investment in the World Cup which had sparked a furious global backlash even among his allies. AFP Sport details the timeline of the dramatic few days which significantly weakened Infantino, who had been basking in the warm afterglow of a highly successf…

…added. The latest opposition comes a day after UEFA voted to boycott future FIFA World Cups if the proposal proceeds, while Concacaf announced that its 41 member associations had also rejected the plan. Despite the growing resistance, FIFA has insisted it will continue pursuing the proposal. In a statement released on…

…when his contract expired at the end of last month, while playing for England at the World Cup where he helped them to a third-placed finish. Stones has signed a two-year deal with Inter, a club statement said. He played five times for England at the recent World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, making his…