USA Sole Bidder For 2031 Women’s World Cup, UK Set To Host In 2035
FIFA president Gianni Infantino declared on Thursday that the United States is the only bidder for the 2031 Women's World Cup and that the United Kingdom will host the 2035 competition. Speaking at the UEFA Congress in Belgrade, Infantino said the only bid for 2031 was "from the USA and potentially some other Concacaf members together, and 2035 is from...
UEFA President Aleksander Slams FIFA’s 64 Team World Cup As ‘Bad Idea’
Aleksander Ceferin, the president of UEFA, stated on Thursday that FIFA's plan to expand the World Cup to 64 countries for the 2030 competition would be "a bad idea." The 2026 edition in the United States, Mexico, and Canada will already see the format increase from 32 teams to 48. But the head of the Uruguayan football federation, Ignacio Alonso, suggested...
Prosecutors Seek Jail Term For Ancelotti As Tax Trial Ends In Spain
On Thursday, the tax fraud trial of Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti concluded in Spain. Public prosecutors are requesting that he be imprisoned for four years and nine months for allegedly concealing his income from the tax office. Ancelotti — who as a coach has won a record five Champions League trophies, including three with Real Madrid — is accused...
Maresca Admits To Nearly Costing Chelsea The Win Over Spurs
Enzo Maresca, the manager of Chelsea, claimed that by making defensive adjustments in the closing seconds, he could have destroyed his team's chances of surviving Thursday's 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, only to discover that a full twelve minutes had been added. "We created enough chances in the first half, and then, to be honest, it has been my mistake...
De Bruyne Set To Leave Man City At The End Of The Season
On Friday, midfielder Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City announced that he will be leaving the team at the end of the current campaign. De Bruyne, 33, has won 14 major trophies since joining City from Wolfsburg in 2015, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2023. “Nothing about this is easy to write, but as football players,...
Saudi Giants Battle Over Osimhen
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is the target of fierce competition among Saudi Arabian Pro League clubs this summer. At least two major teams have already begun talks with the player's representatives. According to Italian transfer football expert, Nicolo Schira, the Saudi clubs have indicated their willingness to trigger the €75 million release clause in Osimhen’s contract with Napoli. Despite the lucrative...
Arsenal’s Title Hopes Drop After 1-1 Draw At Everton
After a 1-1 draw at Everton on Saturday, Arsenal's slim chances of winning the Premier League for the first time in 21 years drop. Leandro Trossard’s opener for the Gunners was cancelled out by Iliman Ndiaye’s penalty to leave Arsenal still 11 points behind Liverpool, who have a game in hand. The Reds now need just 11 points from their remaining...
Iwobi Shines As Fulham Stun Liverpool 3-2
Alex Iwobi produced a stellar performance on Sunday as Fulham came from behind to defeat Liverpool 3–2 at Craven Cottage, dealing a blow to the Reds’ Premier League title ambitions. The Nigerian midfielder played a key role in Fulham’s impressive first-half comeback, scoring one and assisting another as the hosts overturned an early deficit to take control of the match. Liverpool...
Arteta Hails Saka’s Impact As Arsenal Eye Stunning Real Madrid Tie
Mikel Arteta thinks Bukayo Saka can tip the scales in Arsenal's favour during Tuesday's "beautiful" Champions League quarterfinal matchup with Real Madrid. Saka is in contention to feature against Real in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium after making two substitute appearances since returning from three months on the sidelines. The 23-year-old hasn’t appeared in Arsenal’s starting lineup since December...
Chukwueze Unbothered Over Milan Bench Role
AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze believes the team’s ambition comes first despite his yearnings for more game time with the Italian giants. Ahead of their 2-2 draw against Fiorentina on Saturday, the Nigerian was tipped by Italian newspapers to get his first start in recent times having done well off the bench lately, but he was missing from Sergio Conceicao’s...
