A French teenager, Clement L, has been arrested for allegedly plotting to kidnap France national team captain Kylian Mbappe. The suspect allegedly plotted to kidnap the Real Madrid superstar following his participation for Les Bleus at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Le Parisien, Clement L has been charged in con…

…Gudelj played 33 matches for the former Yugoslavia, scoring three goals, and became national team captain at 22. He was one of the stand-out players of the 1982 World Cup and also played in the 1984 European Championships. But his career was abruptly cut short in 1986 due to hepatitis B, forcing him to retire as he was…

…as he could soon choose to don the green and white of Nigeria instead of Italy’s national team.

…President Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has strongly rejected his former national teammate Obafemi Martins' suggestion of Seyi Tinubu as a potential president for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).Seyi Tinubu, 40, is the son of Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking as a guest on John Obi Mik…

…and after thinking about it a lot, I want to tell everyone that I'm retiring from the national team..."It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep inside, but I understand that this is the right moment."I swear I always gave everything, not only in these last few years when we won everything, but before that too.…

…“a groundswell of national disenchantment over recent dismal performances of the National Teams.” Gusau, who was elected NFF president at the federation’s Annual General Assembly in Benin City, Edo State, on September 30, 2022, resigned with 34 days remaining on his four-year tenure. The former NFF president said his d…

…failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and a difficult run for several Nigerian national teamsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that its investigation into how the Federal Government's N12 billion intervention f…

…is effectively a one-year expulsion from the Argentina team as the FIFA calendar for national team schedules includes 10 games through June 2027. All of those games could be friendlies with no competitive games currently scheduled. Spain's Gavi also was banned for one game, which is a Nations League match against Engla…

…in January 2024 specifically to clear outstanding bonuses owed to players across various national teams, payments that had been withheld for more than 15 months.NFF under investigation after Super Falcons' failure. Photo by Adekunle Ajayi.ImagesAccording to a report by Sahara Reporters, two anti-corruption agencies are…

…manager replaced Didier Deschamps as France head coach. Barthez will take charge of the national team's goalkeepers, replacing Franck Raviot, as France begins preparations for Euro 2028 in England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.The appointment reunites Barthez and Zidane, who were key members of France's…

…charge of La Celeste following the departure of Marcelo Bielsa. Forlán returns to the national team in a new role after enjoying a legendary playing career with Uruguay. The 47-year-old will be hoping to use his experience and knowledge of the national setup to help the team rebuild and move forward after a disappointi…

…to do some amazing things,” Al-Farouq said. “I remember initially I just played for the national team, but the overall goal initially was always to have Nigeria basketball go to the Olympics and have us just on a national scale. That’s how I thought of it at first. And then after coming, you realise that basketball is…

…His appointment comes after Marcelo 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…

…is estimated at €55 million. Additionally, he became a world champion with the Spanish national team in 2026 and a European champion in 2024, as well as winning the Ballon d'Or in 2024. by Linda Ikeji at 07/08/2026 10:40 AM | Share this Story

…to Sweden to join Utsiktens BK the following season. He also turned out for the Ugandan national team. by Linda Ikeji at 06/08/2026 11:20 AM | Share this Story

Several athletes have reportedly failed to return home with their national teams following the conclusion of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Police Scotland confirmed that it had received reports concerning a number of athletes who remained “unaccounted for” after the 11-day sporting event ended on Sunday. Amon…

…days with the team, revealing logistical and well-being arrangements surrounding the national team.Iwobi revealed that he was inching toward playing for the English senior national team when Nigeria's call-up came and he was advised to give his country of birth a try."I spoke to my dad and my uncle, and they said 'at l…

…Pochettino has signed a new contract to remain head coach of the United States men’s national team until 2030. Our correspondent obtained this on Tuesday in a release on the FIFA website, noting that US Soccer announced on Monday. The Argentine tactician’s previous deal expired after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he g…

…his international retirement last month. After nearly 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 mi…

…the three, Peseiro stands out as the only candidate with direct experience managing a national team on African soil. The Portuguese coach spent two years in charge of the Super Eagles of Nigeria before leaving the role.Peseiro's familiarity with African football gives him a different profile from the other two candidat…

…awards typically recognising the best player, goalkeeper, coach, young player, club and national team, among other categories. Osimhen, Lookman could shine on home soil Hosting the ceremony could provide a special occasion for Nigerian football if Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen or Ademola Lookman are shortlisted for…

…World Cup which Spain won, three of the four semi-finalists were European. “No UEFA national teams will participate in any FIFA competition for so long as these proposals remain alive,” read their statement. Once again the European Union fell in behind the continent’s governing body, praising them for “defending the in…

…Football Federation (FTF) confirmed on Tuesday that Moine Chaabani was taking over as national team coach, after a disastrous World Cup in which two different coaches oversaw three losses. “His contract is for a period of four years,” the FTF said in a press release, confirming reports that had been circulating for sev…

Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy’s national team for a second time, tasked with revitalising the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday. Technical director Roberto Maldini, who reportedly threatened to resign if Mancini was appointed,…

…Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.He replaces Didier Deschamps, France's longest-serving manager, who ended his 14-year stint in charge after the nation's semi-final exit to Spain at the 2026 World Cup.Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has…