The Journey to the world cup begin as Washington, D.C. hosted the official draw for the 12 groups of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will unfold across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. ‎This edition marks a historic milestone as the first World Cup to feature 48 participating nations, expanding the competition and promising even greater excitement. ‎The draw delivered several compelling groupings.…

Crystal Palace midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn has been handed a five-match ban for violent conduct following a shocking incident in her team’s League Cup clash with Leicester City on November 23. The Republic of Ireland international was shown a straight red card after grabbing Leicester’s Hannah Cain by the neck and throwing her to the ground, prompting widespread condemnation from players, managers, and fans alike. The incident occurred when Cain, the…

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has doubled down on his decision-making regarding the club’s academy players, insisting his priority is winning matches rather than preserving reputations or responding to public pressure. His comments come amid growing scrutiny over the lack of first-team minutes for homegrown midfielder Kobbie Mainoo and other youth prospects this season. United’s tradition of including at least one academy graduate in every matchday squad since 1937…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has moved to ease growing speculation over Mohamed Salah’s future and reduced playing time, insisting the Egyptian star remains firmly in his plans despite being left out of the starting XI for the past two Premier League matches. With Liverpool stuck in a difficult run of form and pressure increasing from all angles, Slot’s comments come at a crucial moment for both player and club. Salah,…

Arsène Wenger, one of football’s most respected figures and a long-time advocate for global player development, has declared France the “super favourites” to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With the tournament now months away, excitement continues to build across the 16 host cities spread across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Yet, according to the former Arsenal manager, one nation stands head and shoulders above the rest. Speaking in…

Turkish football has been plunged into deeper turmoil as the homes of several top-flight players, including Fenerbahce captain Mert Hakan Yandaş, were raided on Friday morning amid a sweeping investigation into illegal betting and match-fixing. The probe, centred in Istanbul but reverberating across the nation, now threatens to become one of the most damaging corruption cases in modern Turkish sporting history. Prosecutors ordered the arrest of 46 individuals—29 of them…

Following Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong’s announcement of his retirement from international football, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) praised him for concluding a decade-long career with Nigeria. ‎ The 32-year-old defender shared the decision in an emotional video on social media, reflecting on his time representing his country. ‎The Confederation of African Football acknowledged his outstanding career, highlighting that William Troost-Ekong remains a legend: “Legends remain, in their time…

As the transfer window approaches, Victor Osimhen’s prospects appear to be improving, with Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh revealing that Real Madrid have a genuine interest in signing the Nigerian striker.  ‎Although Oliseh declined to reveal the source of his information, he insisted the interest is real. ‎Osimhen has remained one of Europe’s most coveted forwards since guiding Napoli to the Serie A title in the 2022/23 campaign. ‎Following a…

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a remarkable ten-year journey with the Super Eagles. ‎In a heartfelt message shared on Instagram on Thursday, the defender expressed deep appreciation for the honour of wearing the national colours. ‎ He described representing Nigeria as “the greatest privilege” of his career and said that although his playing days for the country have ended, his…

American-born Nigerian guard Ikechukwu Nwamu has attributed the team’s early difficulties in the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers to inadequate preparation and a lack of on-court cohesion. ‎Ranked eighth in Africa by FIBA, the D’Tigers find themselves in a challenging position in Group C, managing only one win in three games. ‎Their campaign opened with an 88–78 overtime loss to hosts Tunisia, followed by a disappointing 69–55 defeat to Guinea,…

FIFA has announced an impressive slate of global entertainers set to light up the stage at the 2026 World Cup final draw. ‎The event, scheduled for tomorrow at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, is expected to captivate millions of viewers worldwide. ‎The programme will be led by an all-star trio: supermodel and Emmy-winning television figure Heidi Klum; renowned comedian and actor Kevin Hart;…

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