FA CupVue d'ensemble

Rafael Louzan, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, has confirmed that his country is not considering withdrawing from hosting the 2030 World Cup, despite the escalating dispute with Morocco over the country that will host the final in the edition set to be jointly organised by Spain, Morocco and Portugal.

In a move that could redraw the map of world football, British press reports have revealed a surprise effort by French President Emmanuel Macron to persuade his compatriot Arsène Wenger, Arsenal's former legendary manager, to run for the presidency of the International Federation of Association Football, FIFA, in a direct challenge to the current president Gianni Infantino.

Mauricio Pochettino could not hide his emotions during a heartfelt farewell to the United States national team, breaking down in tears just moments after being confirmed as the new Manchester United manager. The Argentine has agreed to a two-and-a-half-year deal at Old Trafford, marking a stunning return to the Premier League as the successor to Michael Carrick.

Stand-in Brazil captain Raphinha anticipates a fierce examination against Japan in Saturday's international friendly in Singapore. The rematch of this summer's World Cup clash in Houston comes as Samurai Blue boss Hajime Moriyasu prepares for the final two games of his eight-year tenure.