World Cup news

The Italian Football Federation has officially confirmed that legendary forward Gianfranco Zola will return to the national team setup in a prominent backroom role. Zola joins an elite management team tasked with modernising the Azzurri, working alongside newly appointed head coach Roberto Mancini and technical director Claudio Ranieri.

Gianni Infantino is desperately fighting to save his presidency after reportedly calling a high-stakes crisis meeting in Morocco to address an unprecedented internal revolt. The FIFA chief has seen his authority crumble following the collapse of a controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

Gianni Infantino is facing explosive allegations of blackmail from the head of the Jordan Football Association as his grip on the FIFA presidency continues to weaken. The stunning claims arrive just days after the Swiss administrator was forced into a humiliating retreat over plans to sell off billion-dollar stakes in the World Cup.

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has once again demonstrated his philanthropic nature by donating a significant sum to aid recovery efforts in Spain. The Argentine legend has contributedto assist the rural regions of Madrid that were recently ravaged by catastrophic wildfires.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has taken to social media to celebrate the historic achievements of Kylian Mbappe following the conclusion of the World Cup in North America. The head of world football's governing body also used his platform to issue a stern condemnation of racist abuse directed at the French captain.

Tottenham Hotspur have been offered the chance to sign USA striker Folarin Balogun. The forward, who recently created a sensation at the World Cup, could join this summer.

Ferran Torres has finally addressed the controversial 'Make Spain Great Again' cap he wore during his nation's World Cup 2026 victory celebrations in Madrid. The Barcelona forward firmly insisted the gesture had absolutely no political motivations, despite sparking a massive global debate and drawing a reaction from the White House.

Oliver Baumann has revealed that former Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann apologised for dropping him right before the 2026 World Cup. The 36-year-old goalkeeper was expected to start after playing throughout qualifying but was benched when Manuel Neuer came out of international retirement prior to Germany’s round-of-32 exit.

A shocking confession from former French Sports Minister Marie-George Buffet has rocked the football world, revealing that surprise anti-doping tests were suspended for the national team prior to their 1998 World Cup triumph. Despite years of denials, the former official admitted that the government halted controls to avoid "disturbing" the squad's preparation for the home tournament.

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UEFA has reportedly launched a scathing legal offensive against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning the embattled chief not to destroy any documents related to his failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup. The European governing body has issued formal notice that it is considering lawsuits and regulatory complaints following the collapse of the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) scheme.

La Liga president Javier Tebas has launched a scathing attack on Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez, questioning his credibility to speak on the future of the game. The outburst follows a formal statement from the Spanish giants regarding FIFA's recent U-turn on privatising tournament rights.

Didier Deschamps’ legendary tenure as France manager ended with a sense of isolation and frustration, according to new revelations regarding his final tournament. The World Cup-winning coach reportedly felt that the French Football Federation (FFF) had already mentally moved on to his successor before he had even finished his duties.

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Gianni Infantino is facing the most significant threat to his decade-long reign as FIFA president after a botched attempt to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash. European governing body UEFA is now reportedly moving at pace to find a way to remove the Swiss official from power following a policy collapse.

Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA has been "badly shaken" after the president was forced into a dramatic U-turn, abandoning his controversial proposal to sell off commercial shares in the World Cup. The retreat follows fierce backlash and boycott threats from European football.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is set to pull off a dramatic transfer U-turn after failing to board his flight to complete a move to South American giants Colo-Colo. The 40-year-old shot-stopper has received a lucrative late offer to reunite with his former national team manager, throwing the Chilean club's pre-season planning into total disarray.