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Brazil to host 2027 Women's World Cup as Gaza overshadows FIFA meeting
AFP · 2 days ago
The Women's World Cup will take place in South America for the first time after Brazil was chosen to host the 2027 edition at a FIFA congress Friday marked by debate about the war in Gaza.
FIFA meets to award 2027 Women's World Cup under Gaza cloud
AFP · 3 days ago
Football's world governing body FIFA will decide the hosts for the 2027 Women's World Cup at its congress in Bangkok on Friday, where the war in Gaza will also rear its head.
Five years after 13-0 World Cup mauling, Thai women look to future
AFP · 4 days ago
Thai women's goalkeeper Sukanya Chor Charoenying will never forget her World Cup debut five years ago -- a record 13-0 defeat to the USA.
18 years on, Germany hopes to relive World Cup 'fairytale' with Euro 2024
AFP · 6 days ago
As Germany prepares to host Euro 2024, the 2006 World Cup -- the last major international football tournament on German soil -- still plays a formative role in the nation's collective consciousness.
FIFA deny 'imposing' 2025 Club World Cup schedule
AFP · 1 week ago
FIFA on Friday strenuously denied "imposing" its scheduling for the 2025 Club World Cup amid the threat of legal action from leagues and unions.
Chelsea exit 'would not be the end of the world', says Pochettino
AFP · 1 week ago
Mauricio Pochettino said "it would not be the end of the world" if he leaves Chelsea at the end of the season as the Argentine boss hinted he could quit the Premier League club.
FIFA claim Club World Cup schedule 'harmonious' as legal threat looms
AFP · 1 week ago
Warned of legal action over their plans for the 2025 Club World Cup, FIFA said Thursday they would guarantee player welfare in a harmonious schedule.
Cesar Luis Menotti, architect of Argentina's 1978 World Cup triumph, dead at 85
AFP · 1 week ago
Cesar Luis Menotti, who famously coached Argentina to their first World Cup triumph in 1978, an achievement described as one of the "country's greatest joys", has died at the age of 85, the country's football federation (AFA) announced Sunday.
Cesar Luis Menotti, football romantic who led Argentina to first World Cup
AFP · 1 week ago
Cesar Luis Menotti, who led a dashing Argentina team to victory in the 1978 World Cup, has died aged 85, the country's football federation announced on Sunday.
Women's World Cup and Olympic champion O'Hara to retire
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Former United States defender Kelley O'Hara, a double Women's World Cup winner and 2012 Olympic gold medallist, said Thursday she will retire following her club campaign.
US, Mexico withdraw joint bid for 2027 Women's World Cup: official
AFP · 2 weeks ago
The United States and Mexico withdrew their joint bid for the 2027 Women's World Cup on Monday, just weeks before FIFA is due to vote to award the tournament at a meeting in Bangkok.
Klopp says Liverpool target Slot in line for 'best job in world'
AFP · 3 weeks ago
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told Arne Slot he will be getting the "best job in the world"
Troubled Man Utd still world's biggest club says Coventry boss Robins
AFP · 1 month ago
Mark Robins has slammed criticism of Manchester United as the Coventry boss insisted his troubled former side are still the world's biggest club ahead of Sunday's FA Cup semi-final.
Former Chelsea boss negotiating to become new boss for a national team
Live Soccer TV · 1 month ago
Frank Lampard has been out of a job since May 2023, when the Blues decided to part ways with him after only one win in eleven matches.
World champions Spain thump Belgium in Euro 2025 qualifiers
AFP · 1 month ago
A Salma Paralluelo hat-trick inspired Spain to a 7-0 win in Belgium on Friday in the opening fixture of their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign, while Marie-Antoinette Katoto gave France a narrow home win over Ireland.
Guardiola backs 'world's best' Haaland in Keane row
AFP · 1 month ago
Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland should be respected as the "best striker in the world"
Arteta puts friendship with 'best in the world' Guardiola aside for title race
AFP · 1 month ago
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said his relationship with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola "had to change"
Barca starlets Yamal, Cubarsi 'can define era of world football': Xavi
AFP · 1 month ago
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Friday teenage stars Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi could go on to 'define an era'
Messi reveals what he would have done if Argentina failed to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Live Soccer TV · 1 month ago
In an unexpected podcast appearance, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner opened up about his Qatar 2022 success and his inevitable retirement from the beautiful game.
Spain prosecutors want Rubiales jailed for 2.5 years for World Cup kiss
AFP · 1 month ago
Spanish prosecutors are seeking two-and-a-half years jail for disgraced ex-football chief Luis Rubiales who is facing trial for kissing Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips against her will, court documents showed Wednesday.