Neymar is considering his future at Paris Saint-Germain, unhappy with the comments made by club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi in a press interview. “You have to be humble again. You have to change to avoid injuries, suspensions, and fouls that change a game,” Al-Khelaifi said while talking about Neymar to Le […]
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Mbappe Wanted to Quit Playing for France Following Racist Abuse
Paris Saint-Germain and France superstar Kylian Mbappe disclosed he wanted to stop playing for the national team following Euro 2020. Mbappe missed a penalty in the Round of 16 shootout against Switzerland, with France being eliminated in Bucharest. French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet first spoke about Mbappe’s intentions […]
16 North American Cities will Host 2026 World Cup, Washington DC Not on the List
FIFA announced 16 North American cities as hosts for the 2026 World Cup. Eleven stadiums are located in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada. The 2026 edition of the prestigious FIFA World Cup, the most important tournament in world football, will be the first one hosted […]
Australia Reaches the World Cup After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Win Over Peru
Australia booked their tickets for the World Cup following a narrow win over Peru in the playoff match at Al Rayyan Stadium in Qatar. The two sides could only be separated after a penalty shootout. Australia is the penultimate team to reach the group stage of the World Cup. They […]
Ecuador Given Green Light to Play at the World Cup After FIFA Investigates Chile Complaint
FIFA blocked Chile’s attempt to see Ecuador thrown out of the World Cup in Qatar. Through a formal complaint sent to FIFA last month, Chile claimed Ecuador used an ineligible player in the qualifiers. Byron Castillo’s presence in the Ecuador squad during the qualifying stage put the nation’s presence at […]
Messi Scores Five Goals for Argentina vs Estonia, Ronaldo Nets Double for Portugal against Switzerland
Lionel Messi scored all of Argentina’s goals in the friendly match against Estonia, which the South Americans won 5-0 on Sunday. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t doing too badly himself: the Portuguese star scored twice to contribute to the 4-0 beating of Switzerland in the Nations League. With just months left […]
Own Goal Stops Ukraine on Route to the World Cup While Wales Goes Through
Wales beat Ukraine 1-0 to return to the World Cup stage after a 64-year-break. Andriy Yarmolenko’s own goal was the difference between the two teams in Cardiff on Sunday evening. Ukraine had beaten Scotland on Wednesday in Glasgow to reach the World Cup playoff final. Ukraine had a better start […]
Heroic Ukraine Win Playoff Semifinal in Scotland, Keep World Cup Dream Alive
Ukraine beat Scotland 3-1 in Glasgow and will now travel to Cardiff to play Wales for Europe’s last available ticket to the World Cup in Qatar. More than 50K fans attended the match at Hampden Park, with the Scottish fans paying their respects to their visitors throughout the day. Ukraine’s […]
Pogba and Lingard to Leave Manchester United as Free Agents
Manchester United announced Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard will leave Old Trafford at the end of June when their deals run out. Edinson Cavani, Phil Jones, Juan Mata, and Nemanja Matic are also expected to follow them through the exit door as free agents. Pogba rejoined Man. United in 2016 […]
Mbappe Makes U-Turn And Signs New Contract with PSG to Real Madrid’s Disappointment
Kylian Mbappe shocked Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and announced that he will extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain. Despite agreeing terms with the Spanish giants, Mbappe reconsidered after hearing PSG’s proposal and will stay at Parc des Princes for the next three years. On Friday, Mbappe’s mother said her […]
EA Sports to Rename Iconic FIFA Video Game Series Starting 2023
EA Sports failed to reach an agreement with the world football governing body over an extension of their naming license. As a result, FIFA will now be called EA Sports FC from 2023. “After nearly 30 years of creating genre-defining interactive football experiences, we will soon begin an exciting new […]
Maradona Branded $9 Million Shirt a ‘Joke’ Because of Poor Quality
Diego Maradona’s match-worn “Hand of God” shirt from the game against England at the 1986 World Cup was sold for $8.93 million on Wednesday, making it the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia on record. Maradona scored two of the most iconic goals in the history of football while wearing […]
Russian FA to Consider Asian Confederation Move After Ban from UEFA
The Russian Football Federation is considering the possibility of switching to the Asian Confederation following the heavy sanctions imposed by the European Football governing body on the Russian football teams at all levels. Currently, Russian football is banned from featuring in any continental competitions after Putin ordered the invasion of […]
Super Agent Raiola Takes to Twitter, Denies Rumors of His Death
Several online publications announced on Thursday that football super-agent Mino Raiola died at the age of 54. In a message published on Raiola’s Twitter account, there’s a firm denial of the information. “The status of my health at the moment: I am angry because I was pronounced dead for the […]
DC United Looking to Sign Gareth Bale from Real Madrid
Gareth Bale runs out of contract at Real Madrid this summer and the 32-year-old won’t be offered another deal at Santiago Bernabeu. Bale enjoys life in Spain and could end up staying with another La Liga club. Several sources also claim he’s spent time thinking about retirement, but the player […]
Ronaldo Announces Death of Baby Boy After Girlfriend Georgina Gave Birth to Twins
Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, became parents to boy and girl twins. Shortly after birth, the boy passed away. Ronaldo took to Instagram to announce the tragic news. “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. It is the […]
Former Real Madrid and Colombia Star Rincon Dies After Car Crash
55-year-old Freddy Rincon lost his life following a car crash. The vehicle he was in collided with a bus in the city of Cali in Rincon’s native Colombia. The former midfielder was transported to the hospital, where doctors made efforts to save him. His death was announced by the hospital […]
Louis Van Gaal Says Cancer Treatment Has Been Successful
Netherlands head coach Louis Van Gaal underwent radiation treatment after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. He revealed details about his battle at the beginning of the month during a Dutch TV show. Van Gaal also said he kept the disease a secret as he feared it would affect his players […]
PSG Doesn’t Take No for an Answer, Offers Mbappe Enormous Contract to Stay
A month ago, Kylian Mbappe’s future looked sealed. Reports in Spain revealed the player’s family was looking for a new home in Madrid, with his mother visiting several properties. The superstar forward had also reportedly agreed to terms with Real Madrid on a long-term contract and a $55 million per […]
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Shirt Becomes Available, Auction Could Set Price at Over $5 Million
The shirt worn by Diego Maradona in the match against England at the 1986 World Cup is up for sale. Auctioneer Sotheby’s says the jersey could end up costing more than $5.2 million. The auction opens on April 20. Brahm Wachter, the head of streetwear and modern collectibles at Sotheby’s, […]