UEFA Threatens Fifa Boycott Over Private Investment Plan as Women’s World Cup Qualifiers Hang in the Balance
UEFA has issued a stark warning to Fifa, declaring that it and its national associations will not participate in Fifa competitions if president Gianni Infantino’s funding plan goes ahead. The…
UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA private investor proposals
UEFA and its 55 member associations have voted to boycott all FIFA competitions if Gianni Infantino’s proposals to open World Cup ownership to private investors are passed by member associations.…
Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle as Matthias Jaissle lines up as replacement
Eddie Howe has left Newcastle United, with his final match in charge ending in a 4-1 pre-season friendly defeat to Bristol City on Wednesday. The 48-year-old had led the Magpies…
What Elliot Anderson can learn from Kalvin Phillips’ difficult spell at Manchester City
Manchester City have previous when it comes to signing highly sought-after midfielders from the Premier League off the back of strong performances at an international tournament with England. But as…
Nottingham Forest Close In On Ousmane Diomande Transfer
Nottingham Forest are closing in on a deal to sign Ousmane Diomande, with talks between the clubs reaching an advanced stage in recent days. The 22-year-old has been identified as…
FA and Concacaf Express Alarm Over FIFA’s Plan to Hand World Cup Control to Private Investors
FIFA wants to create a commercial subsidiary to run its major events, including the World Cup, and open it up to external investment. The proposal, released on Tuesday after reports…
Hearts face uncertain start after Champions League exit and summer overhaul
Wouter Vrancken’s home debut as Hearts manager ended in a 2-0 defeat to Sturm Graz, completing the club’s heaviest ever two-legged European exit. The result capped a turbulent summer at…
Discrimination in English football hits record high as Kick It Out reports 1,255 incidents
Discrimination across all levels of English football has risen sharply, with Kick It Out recording 1,255 incidents during the 2025-26 season — up from 960 the previous campaign. The organisation…
Zidane unveiled as France manager after years on the sidelines
Zinedine Zidane has been unveiled as the new France manager, succeeding Didier Deschamps in a move that had been an open secret long before Tuesday’s official announcement. Talks between Zidane…
Cape Verde target quarter-final run at Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
Cape Verde will make their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations debut in Group D, where they face Ghana, Mali and Cameroon. Their campaign begins with a Group D opener against…