In a historic move, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that nine to ten nations in Africa will participate in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. It will be held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Notably, the 54-year-old announced during the 46th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Addis […]

What happens when you find out that the hotel you're staying at is the same one as Liverpool FC ahead of its Champions League game in Leipzig? The last time I shared a hotel with a professional soccer club was in Swansea where I stayed near the marina in the 1990s. Crystal Palace was in […]

Roberto Mancini, once the world’s highest-paid manager, has been dismissed from his position with the Saudi Arabian national team by mutual consent. The decision was officially confirmed on Thursday. It follows a challenging tenure marked by subpar performances and growing discontent within the team and among fans. With almost three years remaining on his four-year […]

PSG faces escalating consequences after losing a lawsuit over $59.5m in unpaid wages and bonuses to Kylian Mbappe. The French star, who left PSG for Real Madrid in the recent transfer window, is owed these funds according to the Ligue de Football Professionnel's (LFP) recent ruling. This decision, handed down by the LFP’s joint appeal […]

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid could receive a massive revenue boost if they play their game this December in the USA. In particular, Barcelona can earn $6.5 million. That is a significant boost for the club amid ongoing financial recovery efforts. Javier Tebas, La Liga president, is pushing for an international encounter, which might signify Spanish […]

Barcelona fans will have to wait longer than expected for a return to the legendary Camp Nou. The ongoing renovations mean the team’s temporary exile at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys will extend well into the 2025-26 season. Initially slated for a November 2024 return, delays now push this timeline further. Thus, the club's leaders have […]

Three of Brazil's top soccer teams are set to travel to Orlando in January for a string of friendlies. São Paulo, Atlético Mineiro, and Cruzeiro will join Major League Soccer side Orlando City in the latest edition of the FC Series. The competition, or the Florida Cup, is an annual group of soccer friendlies typically […]

Juventus is hoping that Timothy Weah can help give them an upper hand in the race to sign Lille striker Jonathan David. The United States men's national team midfielder joined the Old Lady in the summer of 2023 for around $12 million. Before his move to Italy, Weah was David's teammate at the French club. […]

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has labeled contract talks with star striker Alexander Isak as a "complex situation." The center-forward only just joined the Magpies in January of 2022 for a club-record fee of around $80 million. Nevertheless, his stellar performances in recent seasons have made several top European clubs target a potential move for […]

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has urged patience regarding 17-year-old Spurs phenom Mikey Moore. The teen sensation turned heads Thursday night during the club's Europa League contest with AZ Alkmaar. Making just his second senior start, the winger gave Japan international Seiya Maikuma plenty of problems on the right side of defense. Postecoglou initially deployed […]

Fenerbahçe’s coach Jose Mourinho was sent off against his former club Manchester United on Thursday. The 1-1 draw meant the Red Devils tied all their first three Europa League games. Underwhelming United ahead at the break As expected, Mourinho picked Manchester United’s former players Fred and Sofyan Amrabat in the middle of the park. Youssef […]

Jose Mourinho, now managing Fenerbahce, has mischievously suggested that he could still win a Premier League title with Manchester United retroactively. At a recent news conference, Mourinho brought up the prospect of a fine for Manchester City for violating financial rules. He playfully remarked that United could yet be crowned champions if City were stripped […]

A new report shows that almost all of the Chelsea squad would fall into a category of youth with 96% at or under the age of 25. The Blues have experienced a massive squad overhaul since new ownership took over two years ago. BlueCo, a conglomerate led by Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, purchased the […]

Since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased Wrexham AFC in 2020, the small Welsh city of Wrexham has seen an implausible increase in tourism. The takeover not only revitalized the city's club but also placed Wrexham on the global map. Reynolds and McElhenney, together with the town's enticing soccer history, bring in tourists […]

Jonathan David reached double-digit goals for the season after his brace helped LOSC Lille to a famous 3-1 win at Atletico Madrid. Canada’s joint all-time leading scorer is in his last year of contract at the Ligue 1 club. At only 24, the prolific goal-getter has shown enough to suggest his potential to become the […]