CAF World Cup qualifiers kicked off on FIFA+ Wednesday, Nov. 15, with all matches available on FIFA’s streaming service. In CAF World Cup Qualifying, there are nine automatic spots for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Fifty-four teams are fighting for those nine spots. Additionally, there is a 10th spot […]

Union Berlin appointed Marie-Louise Eta as the first woman to be an assistant for a Bundesliga club. The former player with Werder Bremen had been coaching the Union Berlin U-19 side. Now, she will occupy the dugout as part of the Union Berlin senior squad. Her first appearance in the Bundesliga will be against Augsburg […]

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has responded to recent remarks by Real Madrid exec Florentino Perez regarding the European Super League. The Real president made headlines earlier in November when he stated that the ESL is now "more necessary than ever.” Perez was one of the founding members of the failed league. Tebas delivered his rebuttal […]

Gary Neville has hinted that Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could very well be fired in the near future. The pundit looked on as his former team was crushed 3-0 at home on Wednesday by Newcastle. The heavy defeat saw the Red Devils crash out of the Carabao Cup in the fourth round. United […]

With the vast majority of MLS games moving exclusively onto the Apple TV platform from 2023 through 2032, it's dramatically changed the way many American fans watch soccer. But whether you're watching soccer or your favorite show or movie, Apple TV still might feel new and overwhelming to you. Not to worry – we've got […]

Football Australia announced today that it would not be bidding to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. In a statement, Football Australia said, "We have explored the opportunity to bid to host the FIFA World Cup and – having taken all factors into consideration – we have reached a conclusion not to do so for the […]

Soccer stands as one of the most beloved and thrilling sports worldwide. Every year, diverse tournaments occur on each continent, featuring the finest clubs and national teams competing against each other. The best soccer tournaments have a unique ability to ignite the passion of fans like no other. Also, the atmosphere in stadiums and the […]

MLS famously does not compete within a system of promotion and relegation. In fact, no league of any real relevance in the United States has ever used the mechanism that has been the standard for the global club game for over a century. But why doesn't MLS use pro/rel? League brass, media personalities and fans […]

In pursuit of championships and a more prominent role in the team, Harry Kane left his lifelong club of Tottenham for Bayern this summer for a massive fee. The Englishman’s lone goal in Tottenham's 1-0 win against Manchester City this February made him the club's all-time best scorer, breaking Jimmy Greaves' record that had stood […]

Recent transfer windows have not prevented Barcelona from making major deals despite the club's tight restrictions on fees. The official accounts become public later this month, and although there have been some changes, no Barca supporter can expect pleasant reading. But discussions at the moment are on potential new signings for the next season. An […]

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is hoping that their recent matchup with Tottenham Hotspur earns a replay. Spurs beat their visiting opponents on Saturday 2-1 under extremely controversial circumstances. Luis Diaz put the Reds ahead with a goal in the 34th minute of the match. Nevertheless, the assistant referee raised his flag, believing the Colombian attacker […]

Arrests during soccer matches in England and Wales have reportedly reached a nine-year high. According to United Kingdom government officials, there were 2,264 total soccer-related arrests during the 2022/23 season. This was a slight increase over the previous campaign and the most since 2013/14. Included in the figures were any arrests during domestic men's and […]

The anxious supporters of Manchester City need not worry anymore about Pep Guardiola and his recovery from surgery. The revered boss is back at City's training facility to help the club in practice. After missing nearly three weeks of action with the treble winners, the Spaniard was seen returning to training on Wednesday. The experienced […]

Offside decisions are regularly some of the most debated topics when it comes to the sport of soccer. After all, these calls by referees can come down to mere millimeters on the pitch. This means that exciting and important goals can, and tend to be, chalked off for minuscule infractions. FIFA, with help from the […]

On Wednesday, the 30-man shortlist for the 2023 Ballon d'Or came out. French soccer publication France Football unveiled its list of award candidates. There are a total of 60 players up for awards this year, 30 men and 30 women. For the 2023 Ballon d'Or, the top male nominees are Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland, […]