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Abiola Kasimu Abdulsalam has become the first Nigerian centre referee to be selected for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 25 years

Abiola Kasimu Abdulsalam has become the first Nigerian centre referee to be selected for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 25 years, ending a prolonged absence that had left African officials largely sidelin

Klopp’s Return to Germany: How Liverpool’s Tactics Could Rewrite the National Team’s Future

The return of Jürgen Klopp to German football is not merely a managerial appointment—it is a tactical rebellion. After years away from club management, Klopp has arrived with a mission: to dismantl

Cristiano Ronaldo Refuses To Set Retirement Date Ahead Of Wales Clash

Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to set a date for his international retirement ahead of Portugal’s UEFA Nations League opener against Wales at the Estádio José Alvalade on Thursday. The 41-year-o

Brazil and Australia kickstart rebuilds with high-stakes double-header in Australia

Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil and Tony Popovic’s Australia will use their first post-World Cup friendlies as a platform to introduce fresh talent and reset their national teams. With both sides reshuffling squads and targeting future tournaments, the double-header in Townsville and Brisbane marks a pivotal moment in their respective rebuilding phases.

Ronaldo’s Double Ambition: 1,000 Goals and Nations League Glory on the Horizon

Cristiano Ronaldo has set his sights on two historic milestones—reaching 1,000 career goals and lifting the UEFA Nations League—while dismissing years of criticism as futile. With Portugal’s title defense looming, the 41-year-old’s confidence and tactical pragmatism could redefine his legacy.

England’s World Cup campaign ended

England’s historic World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina was not just a tactical failure—it was a collapse of mentality, according to Rob Earnshaw. With the Three Lions’ legacy at stake, the question now isn’t whether Thomas Tuchel’s side could have won, but how they will rebuild from a defeat that exposed deep structural flaws in their approach. The analysis is brutal, and the path forward uncertain.

Ceferin: FIFA’s Trust Deficit Remains Unresolved After World Cup Investment Collapse

Aleksander Čeferin’s words carry the weight of a man who has spent years as UEFA’s most vocal critic of FIFA’s unchecked ambition. In his first public comments since FIFA President Gianni Infan

The moment Jürgen Klopp unveiled his first 44-man Germany squad

Thomas Müller knew something was different. Not just the size—though that alone was unprecedented—but the sheer audacity of the approach. The Bayern Munich icon, who spent months alongside Klopp

Wembley Showdown: England Must Heal Their World Cup Wound Against Spain

With Spain’s visit to Wembley looming, England’s World Cup semi-final heartbreak against Argentina looms large. Thomas Tuchel faces pressure to deliver a result that silences critics and restores belief ahead of Euro 2028.

Three New Faces Join Matildas as Cooney-Cross Misses Squad

Joe Montemurro has named three uncapped players in his 26-player Matildas squad for October’s international friendlies against Germany and Haiti. Vålerenga midfielder Hana Lowry, Vancouver Rise

Alhadji Allaou Mahamat to Take Charge as Nigeria Seeks AFCON 2027 Qualification Edge

The Confederation of African Football has appointed Chadian referee Alhadji Allaou Mahamat for Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar, a match that will test the Super Eagles’ home advantage and the referee’s familiarity with the team’s recent campaign.

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‘Coaches and policies change’: Luka Vušković reveals why Tottenham’s sale was inevitable – and why Brighton’s £50m bet on him makes perfect sense

Luka Vušković’s transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Brighton & Hove Albion for a reported £50 million wasn’t just a financial decision – it was a statement about the kind of football environme

Klopp Explains Julian Brandt Omission From Germany Squad

Jürgen Klopp has explained Julian Brandt’s absence from his first Germany squad, saying the Ajax midfielder was left out because the new coach already knows his game well. Klopp named 44 players

Mancini’s Azzurri Rebuild: The Starting XI That Could Spark a Nations League Comeback

Roberto Mancini’s Italy face Belgium in their Nations League opener, with a reshaped starting XI featuring fresh faces and tactical adjustments after a turbulent summer. The Azzurri’s hunger to reclaim their identity is palpable as they prepare to take on a tough group.