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SFA Orders Celtic and Rangers to Play Behind Closed Doors After Ibrox Unrest
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SFA Orders Celtic and Rangers to Play Behind Closed Doors After Ibrox Unrest

Celtic and Rangers have both been ordered to play their next home Scottish Cup matches behind closed doors following an SFA disciplinary hearing into pitch disorder at Ibrox. Celtic expressed shock at the ruling, describing the sanction as disproportionate.

28 Aug 2026
Breaking NewsBrian WilsonCeltic
Ashley Cole Steps Down from England U21 Role to Focus on Cesena Managerial Position
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Ashley Cole Steps Down from England U21 Role to Focus on Cesena Managerial Position

Former Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has officially departed his coaching role with the Football Association after five years. Cole leaves the England Under-21 setup following his appointment as head coach at Italian Serie B side Cesena.

25 Aug 2026
Ashley ColeBreaking NewsCesena
Football World Reacts to Latest Developments: Infantino Under Fire, Liverpool Signs New Defender
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Football World Reacts to Latest Developments: Infantino Under Fire, Liverpool Signs New Defender

The football world is abuzz with the latest news, as UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF accuse FIFA president Gianni Infantino of deception and breach of trust, while Liverpool signs Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur’s Micky van de Ven has extended his contract with the club, and Harry Kane has won the European Golden Boot award for the second time in his career.

11 Aug 2026
FifaGianni InfantinoHarry Kane
Lionel Messi’s International Future Hangs in the Balance
FIFA WORLD CUP

Lionel Messi’s International Future Hangs in the Balance

Lionel Messi’s role in Argentina’s national team remains uncertain after the 2026 World Cup, with the star forward’s future plans still unresolved. As the team prepares for the 2028 Copa America, Messi’s participation is shrouded in doubt, leaving fans and pundits alike wondering what’s next for the iconic player. With Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni also facing an uncertain future, the team’s transition is set to be a pivotal moment in their history

7 Aug 2026
ArgentinaBreaking NewsCopa America
FIFA’s Controversial Plan to Sell Stake in World Cup Sparks Fury
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FIFA’s Controversial Plan to Sell Stake in World Cup Sparks Fury

FIFA’s proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors has sparked a furious backlash from football’s governing bodies, with UEFA condemning the move as a ‘line that football’s governing institutions should never cross’. The plan, which could raise up to $4.2 billion, has been met with widespread criticism, including from the German Football Association. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations, offering each $40 mill...

29 Jul 2026
Breaking NewsFifaFootball
FIFA Proposes Private Investment for Future World Cup Tournaments
FIFA WORLD CUP

FIFA Proposes Private Investment for Future World Cup Tournaments

FIFA has announced plans to sell stakes in future World Cups and other events to private investors, sparking widespread criticism from football’s governing bodies. The proposal, which aims to raise $10 billion, has been met with fierce opposition from UEFA, with the European governing body considering a potential boycott of future World Cups. FIFA’s plan has significant implications for the future of the sport, with many questioning the potential influence of private investors on the...

28 Jul 2026
FIFA World CupFootballFrance
Preparations Towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Preparations Towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are already gathering momentum as teams, coaches, and football associations begin laying the […]

21 May 2026
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