Harry Kane fired England to the verge of World Cup qualification as he became his country’s record goalscorer in competitive matches with a hat-trick in Friday’s 5-0 demolition of Albania. Gareth Southgate’s side need a draw in their last Group ...
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Xavi Hernandez appointed as Barcelona coach
Barcelona confirmed the return of Xavi Hernandez as coach on Saturday, with the legendary midfielder facing an immense challenge to restore the fallen Spanish giants to their former glory. The Spaniard left Camp Nou to play for Al Sadd in ...
Read More »‘Dead in its tracks’ – FIFPro chief convinced FIFA World Cup won’t happen in every Two years
The head of global footballers’ union FIFPro is confident a plan to hold the men’s World Cup every two years is “dead in its tracks” and insists FIFA should do more to promote the women’s version instead. FIFA will hold ...
Read More »UEFA Champions League 2021-22: The best of Match Day 3
The UEFA Champions League returns for the third round of matches, and as teams prepare for this round across the eight groups, managers will all go out with different ambitions, but all targeting at three points. For those still winless ...
Read More »US kept hopes alive for 2022 world cup as they beat Costa Rica 2-1
Timothy Weah set up the winner as the United States came from behind to defeat Costa Rica 2-1 and reignite their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign on Wednesday. Weah, who plays for French champions Lille, was drafted into the US ...
Read More »Germany beat North Macedonia 4-0 to become first team to qualify for 2022 Qatar World Cup
A Timo Werner double on Monday helped Germany stamp their ticket for the 2022 World Cup with a 4-0 win over North Macedonia, but Belgium will have to wait until next month after Wales carved out a narrow win in ...
Read More »Race for 2022 World Cup berths heats up in Europe
While a select quartet of Europe’s heavyweights battle for the Nations League crown this week, Germany, England, Portugal and Denmark will train their sights on locking down a place at next year’s World Cup in Qatar. European champions Italy, Spain, ...
Read More »Top flops: Big signings that failed at Real Madrid
Spanish giants Real Madrid are definitely one of the powerhouses in world football. Being the most successful club in Europe makes it a dream for any ambitious player to want to play for the club. It has now been a ...
Read More »FIFA seeks support from 200 national federations to hold World Cup in every 2 years
FIFA on Thursday held a summit with over 200 national football federations as it seeks to gather support for plans to stage the World Cup every two years despite muscular opposition from Europe. Officially the summit, which was held online, ...
Read More »Daring abroad: The top scoring African players in Premier League
From very humble beginnings come most of the players from the continent, Africa and with sheer grit and determination, they force themselves up the football ladders in Europe. They normally don’t enjoy as many opportunities and resources like their mates ...
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