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Ancelotti Confirms 11 Brazilian Players Guaranteed for 2026 World Cup

Carlo Ancelotti has announced that 11 players have already secured their place in the Brazilian national team for the 2026 World Cup, less than four months before the tournament kicks off in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Ancelotti believes that some players are untouchable, and even if their form dips before the World Cup, […]

Regragui to Remain with Morocco for the 2026 World Cup

Moroccan press reports indicate that the Royal Moroccan Football Federation has decided to renew its confidence in Walid Regragui, allowing him to continue as coach of the Moroccan national team for the 2026 World Cup. Regragui failed to lead Morocco to victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after losing the final to Senegal […]

Infantino Supports Lifting the Ban on Russia in International Tournaments

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated his support on Monday for lifting the ban preventing Russia from participating in international competitions, arguing that the measure “has achieved nothing.” FIFA and UEFA announced in a joint statement in February 2022 the exclusion of Russia from the 2022 World Cup and the suspension of its teams from all […]

Besides the Bernabéu: A New Stadium Competes with Morocco to Host World Cup Final 2030

Jaume Colbone, the mayor of Barcelona, ​​confirmed his city’s desire to host the 2030 World Cup final, indicating that he had contacted the Spanish Football Federation regarding the matter. The venue for football’s most important match remains a subject of much debate. Morocco aspires to host the final at the Hassan II Stadium in Rabat […]

Egyptian star joins Danish side Nordsjælland

Ibrahim Adel will move from Emirati club Al Jazira to Danish side Nordsjælland on loan until the end of the season. The Egyptian star joined Al Jazira last summer from Pyramids FC in a hefty deal worth $3 million. Adel failed to live up to expectations at Al Jazira, making 11 appearances without scoring or […]

Officially… Egypt submits bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations, but…!

The Egyptian Football Association announced that it has contacted the Ministry of Youth and Sports to submit an official bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations. Egyptian media had previously indicated the country’s desire to host the 2028 edition, but the surprise came in the Egyptian FA’s statement regarding the desired hosting date. Egypt […]

Not from Saudi Arabia or Qatar… An Arab club makes a huge offer to Ramos!

The Spanish newspaper AS revealed that Sergio Ramos has received a lucrative offer from Iraqi club Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya to join them on a free transfer this winter. Ramos has been without a club since leaving Monterrey at the end of last year, amid reports suggesting a move to Sevilla, who are reportedly close to acquiring […]

CAF Announces Historic Penalty Against Senegal Following AFCON 2025 Final Incidents

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed the largest fine in African football history on the Senegalese Football Federation (FESAFE) following the incidents that occurred during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Senegal’s players walked off the pitch for several minutes after Morocco was awarded […]

Spain confirms hosting the 2030 World Cup final after the Morocco-Senegal incidents!

The president of the Spanish Football Federation, Rafael Lozan, confirmed that his country will host the 2030 World Cup final, specifically after the unfortunate events that occurred during the Morocco-Senegal final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Spain, Morocco, and Portugal are scheduled to host the 2030 World Cup, with three additional matches to […]

Algeria’s star player confirmed to miss the 2026 World Cup

Qatari club Al Sadd announced in an official statement that Youcef Atal suffered a torn Achilles tendon and underwent surgery. The Al Sadd statement did not specify the duration of the right-back’s absence, but it is widely believed he will need at least a year to recover. This effectively ends Atal’s hopes of representing Algeria […]