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“It’s what people don’t understand,” Chicharito defends Cristiano Ronaldo against criticism about his arrogance.
Former teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez has shared an unconventional testimony about the Portuguese star’s personality. The Mexican striker believes that the arrogance that is often associated with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner actually hides… -
Morocco: FIFA apologizes after its private investment project and reaffirms its support for Infantino.
The leadership of the International Football Federation acknowledged on Wednesday that “errors” were made in managing its project to open up to private investors. Meeting urgently at the Mohammed VI complex in Salé, near Rabat, it also issued apologies while… -
Market: Rodri decided between Real Madrid and Barça
The Rodri saga might soon reach its conclusion. Reportedly leaving Manchester City, the best player of the 2026 World Cup has chosen to join Barça, which now seems to be ahead of Real Madrid, although the deal is still contingent… -
Official: Yan Diomandé signs with Real Madrid
Real Madrid is continuing its offensive in the transfer market with the arrival of Yan Diomandé. The promising 19-year-old Ivorian winger has signed until 2033 in a deal estimated at 120 million euros, confirming the Madrid strategy of betting on… -
“Gianni Infantino thinks he’s Jesus,” Alan Brazil calls for the FIFA president’s resignation.
Former Manchester United striker, Alan Brazil, has called for Gianni Infantino to step down from the presidency of FIFA, as the head of world football has faced heavy criticism in recent weeks. The former Scottish international, Alan Brazil, reacted to… -
Market: Chelsea is preparing a major clearance, eleven players being pushed out the door.
After making waves in the transfer market with spending exceeding 300 million euros, Chelsea is now preparing to move to the trimming phase. The Blues are said to have placed eleven players on the transfer list in order to reduce… -
FIFA: Gianni Infantino, apologies but no resignation
Gianni Infantino is trying to put out the fire. Criticized after abandoning his plan to sell a stake in World Cup revenues, the FIFA president acknowledged “mistakes” while rejecting calls for his resignation, with the public support of the Council… -
CAN Women’s 2026: seven selections already eliminated, one last spot remains to be allocated
The group stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is coming to an end, and the first verdicts have been announced. Seven teams have already exited the competition, while the last ticket to the quarter-finals will be contested… -
Market: Yan Diomande is set to become the most expensive transfer in the history of Real Madrid.
The Yan Diomande saga is coming to an end. After several weeks of negotiations, Real Madrid and RB Leipzig are said to have reached a full agreement for the transfer of the Ivorian international, who is set to become the… -
CAN Women 2026: against Nigeria, Egypt wants to exit the competition with dignity.
Already eliminated after two defeats in the group stage, Egypt wants to end its Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 on a positive note. Before facing Nigeria, the reigning African champion, captain Mahira Ali called on her teammates to play… -
Scotland: four Ugandan boxers missing after the Commonwealth Games, an investigation opened
Four members of the Ugandan boxing team have gone missing after the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. According to a Ugandan media outlet, they may have voluntarily chosen to stay in the UK to seek asylum. The Scottish police and British… -
A continent that marks history right from the group stage
The 2026 World Cup will be remembered as the tournament where Africa made a significant impact against heavyweights. With the expansion to 48 teams, CAF entered the fray: ten African nations were at the starting line — Morocco, Egypt, Senegal,… -
FIFA: Infantino calls an emergency meeting in Morocco to try to save his position.
In response to his FIFA Forward Enterprise project, Gianni Infantino is trying to regain control. According to the British press, the FIFA president has called an emergency meeting in Morocco to strengthen the support of member federations, as several of… -
Market: Vinicius Jr rejects Real Madrid’s latest offer, Arsenal remains on standby.
The negotiations between Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid have hit a new snag. Despite an extension offer until 2031, the Brazilian winger has not given his agreement, reigniting speculation about his future as Arsenal closely monitors the situation. Vinicius Jr’s… -
Official: Hervé Renard appointed coach of the Ivory Coast Elephants
Eleven years after leading Ivory Coast to the continental title, Hervé Renard is back on the Elephants’ bench. The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) officially announced on Tuesday the appointment of the French coach as head coach of the national A… -
Real Madrid: leaders open to Vinicius Jr leaving if negotiations fail
The future of Vinicius Jr at Real Madrid is still uncertain. As negotiations for a contract extension struggle to reach a conclusion, some Madrid executives are now considering a departure for the Brazilian to avoid losing him for free in… -
Feminine CAN 2026: Cameroon, Morocco, and Algeria qualify for the quarter-finals
The group phase of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has delivered its first verdicts. Cameroon, Morocco, and Algeria are the first teams to secure their places in the quarter-finals of the competition. The quarter-final bracket for the 2026… -
“It’s not him who plays,” Neymar responds to his father about a possible return to the national team.
After announcing his international retirement following the 2026 World Cup, Neymar reacted to his father’s comments, who did not rule out a potential return of his son to the Seleção. The 34-year-old Brazilian forward wanted to clarify his position, putting… -
Real Madrid: Vinicius Jr demands image rights similar to those of Mbappé.
Negotiations between Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid are ongoing, but one issue continues to block discussions. While both parties are now said to be close to an agreement on salary, the Brazilian forward is demanding image rights comparable to those… -
Market: RB Leipzig denies any agreement with Real Madrid for Yan Diomandé
While several reports indicated an imminent agreement between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid for Yan Diomande, the German club has denied any definitive conclusion of negotiations. The case of the Ivorian international remains open, but no significant progress has reportedly… -
FIFA: Gianni Infantino seeks Donald Trump’s support to save his presidency (media)
Weakened by criticism of his governance and the abandonment of his project to open up to private investors, Gianni Infantino is reportedly seeking support to preserve his future at the head of FIFA. According to American press reports, the president… -
FIFA: a bill of over 200 million euros reignites the controversy surrounding the Club World Cup
As Gianni Infantino is already weakened by criticism of his governance, FIFA is facing a new controversy. According to several media reports, the €216 million allocated for solidarity payments to clubs not qualified for the 2025 Club World Cup have… -
Ballon d’Or 2026: Harry Kane still in pole position
Despite England’s elimination in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup, Harry Kane maintains a lead in the race for the Ballon d’Or. Fueled by an exceptional season with Bayern Munich, the captain of the Three Lions is still ahead… -
Javier Tebas demands the departure of Gianni Infantino after the abandonment of the FIFA privatization project.
After the abandonment of the project to privatize part of FIFA’s commercial activities, the president of La Liga, Javier Tebas, called for Gianni Infantino’s departure, stating that this turnaround does nothing to solve the governance issues in international football. The… -
Ivory Coast: Renard, Deschamps, and Touré to succeed Emerse Faé
Despite the historical run achieved by Côte d’Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, Emerse Faé has not been retained as head coach of the Elephants. The Ivorian Football Federation is now working to find a successor before the start of… -
Ivory Coast: the Ivorian Football Federation ends Emerse Faé’s adventure at the helm of the Elephants.
After more than two years at the helm of the Ivorian national team, Emerse Faé will not continue his mission. The Ivorian Football Federation officially announced, this Friday, the end of his contract, praising the work accomplished by the French… -
Friendly: India will face Brazil in October.
Eliminated from the 2026 World Cup and missing the 2027 Asian Cup, India is going through a challenging time in sports. The Blue Tigers will however have the opportunity to face one of the biggest football nations in a friendly… -
“Let them sign whoever they want,” Barça responds to Real Madrid’s transfer market moves.
Despite the prestigious signings by Real Madrid during this summer transfer window, Gerard Martín remains undistracted. The Barça defender assures that the Blaugrana are focused on their own goals and on defending their title as champions of Spain. The FC… -
“He refuses to take responsibility for his actions,” Dani Olmo responds to Roberto Ayala.
Few days after the incidents that marred the 2026 World Cup final, Dani Olmo reacted to statements made by Roberto Ayala. The Spanish midfielder accuses Lionel Scaloni’s assistant of minimizing the events and believes that his apologies are insincere. The… -
Patrick Vieira is in pole position to become the head coach of Senegal.
Free from any commitment since his departure from Crystal Palace, Patrick Vieira could take a new role on the bench of the Senegalese national team. The former French international is among the leading candidates to succeed Pape Thiaw. Patrick Vieira…
