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FIFA Opens Way For Russia To Enter International Youth Competition
Even though Russian national teams and clubs have been barred from international competitions since 2022, FIFA never suspended the membership of the Russian football federation. An image of the FIFA football More than four years after the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, FIFA on Thursday indicated that it was opening the way for Russia…
Hong Takes Blame As South Korea’s World Cup Hopes Fade
After a bright start for South Korea, South Africa were the better team, showing greater invention and a sharper cutting edge. South Africa’s forward #17 Evidence Makgopa and South Korea’s defender #23 Jens Castrop run behind the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Africa and South Korea at the…
‘We Shut Up Big Mouths,’ Says South Africa’s Coach Broos After Knockouts Qualification
South Africa will face Canada, one of the tournament co-hosts, in Los Angeles on Sunday, with a place in the last 16 up for grabs. South African players celebrate the 1-0 victory in the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Africa and South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on…
Vinicius Junior Bags Brace As Brazil Beat Scotland To Make World Cup Last 32
With four goals, he is one behind Lionel Messi and level with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in the Golden Boot race. Brazil’s forward #07 Vinicius Junior heads the ball to score his team’s second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Scotland and Brazil at the Miami Stadium in Miami…
In pictures: Happy birthday Lionel Messi! Bengal celebrates with cakes, masks and Argentina flags
Fariapukur and Ichapur deck up in white-blue colours to celebrate Messi’s 39th birthday Lionel Messi turned 39 on Wednesday, and he may be playing in faraway US but his fans in Kolkata celebrated the football magician’s birthday with gusto. Ganpati Seva Dal in Fariapukur, Shyambazar, decorated the whole neighbourhood with Fifa memorabilia, graffiti and football…
Panama Out Of World Cup After Defeat To Croatia
Croatia, who made it to the last four of the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, were looking to bounce back after a 4-2 defeat to England in their opening Group L game. Croatia’s forward #11 Ante Budimir celebrates with teammates scoring his team’s first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group L football match between Panama…
Ronaldo Inspires Portugal To 5-0 World Cup Rout Of Uzbekistan
Ronaldo’s brace in the opening period, either side of a Nuno Mendes free-kick, as well as an Abduvohid Nematov own goal and a late Rafael Leao strike earned Portugal their first win in Group K. Portugal’s forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo (C) celebrates after his team’s fourth goal during the 2026 World Cup Group K football…
Ronaldo Silences Critics With Historic World Cup Goal
It is testament to Ronaldo’s longevity, the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus superstar having scored his first World Cup goal in 2006, against Iran. Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score in six different World Cup campaigns when he struck against Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston. The 41-year-old Portugal skipper, under pressure…
NSC Renews Chelle’s Contract, Hands Him Olympic Eagles Job
Chelle’s initial two-year contract is due to expire at the end of 2026, and negotiations over an improved deal have been ongoing in recent months. A file photo of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle in training. The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle will remain in charge of…
Gattuso Returns To Coaching With Lazio After Italy Debacle
Italian media report that Gattuso has signed a two-year deal with Lazio, with an annual net salary of 1.5 million euros ($1.7 million). FILE: Gennaro Gattuso Gennaro Gattuso will make his return to coaching with Lazio after being hired by the ailing Serie A club on Tuesday, nearly three months after his short tenure as…
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