The Costa Rican Football Federation (FCRF) has officially appointed legendary former captain Bryan Ruiz as the permanent manager of the men's national team following an impressive interim spell in the dugout. The 41-year-old ex-Fulham playmaker has been tasked with guiding his country back to the World Cup finals in 2030.
The Basque Country representative team will return to international action next month after confirming a special friendly fixture against South American opposition in Bilbao. Euskal Selekzioa are set to welcome Venezuela to Athletic Club's iconic home ground on November 14 for a contest steeped in cultural significance.
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has confirmed it will escalate its legal battle to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following a FIFA ruling. The governing body recently dismissed an appeal against sanctions imposed for Islamophobic chanting during an international friendly earlier this year.
