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.
U.S. Soccer have brought the USMNT manager back with a four-year contract that will see him lead the team for potentially three major tournaments - but is it the right call?
Gianni Infantino’s grip on the FIFA presidency appears to be slipping as the Swiss-Italian administrator turns to the United States government for a lifeline. Following the collapse of a controversial plan to sell off the commercial rights of the World Cup, Infantino is reportedly seeking high-level political intervention to secure his professional future.
Gianni Infantino's grip on the FIFA presidency appears to be loosening as the Football Association prepares to officially withdraw its backing for his re-election. The move comes in the wake of a widely condemned proposal to privatise stakes in the World Cup, a plan that has sparked a civil war within the global game.
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