FIFA has given up on its efforts to increase the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams, football’s world governing body announced on Wednesday. “The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will, therefore, remain as originally considered with 32 teams and no proposal will be submitted at the next FIFA Congress {Read More..}
Fabio Cannavaro stepped down as China head coach to focus on his role with Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, the Italy World Cup winner announced. Cannavaro decided to quit after just two matches in charge of the national team – both home losses to Thailand and Uzbekistan in the China Cup last {Read More..}
Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain has confirmed that he will be no longer available for international selection after being cast out in the wilderness following Argentina’s World Cup failure. Higuain has endured a fractious relationship with the national team in recent years, with costly mistakes in the 2014 World Cup final {Read More..}
Fifa has been urged to consider countries’ human rights records as it prepares to discuss expanding the 2022 World Cup from 32 to 48 teams. The event will be staged in Qatar, but matches could be played in other Gulf countries such as Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia or the United {Read More..}
Diego Maradona was admitted to hospital on Friday after being diagnosed internal stomach bleeding, although the issue is reportedly minor and not a threat to the former Argentina star’s health. The former World Cup winner had returned to Buenos Ares for a routine check-up at the Clinica Olivos, when doctors {Read More..}
Gianni Infantino has revealed FIFA are still considering a plan to expand the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to 48 teams. Speaking at the Dubai International Sports Conference, the FIFA president confirmed they were looking into whether it would be possible for some of Qatar’s Gulf neighbours to host some {Read More..}
Gianluigi Buffon is showing no sign of slowing down at the age of 40, with the Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper suggesting that he could still have 10 years left in the tank. The legendary Italian decided to prolong his playing career over the summer when making a move to France. After {Read More..}
France coach Didier Deschamps has recalled Mamadou Sakho, Kurt Zouma and Lucas Digne to the national squad, while there is also a place for the uncapped Tanguy Ndombele. Crystal Palace defender Sakho could make his first appearance for Les Bleus since March 2016, while Zouma earned the last of his {Read More..}
Koke has been recalled to the Spain squad by Luis Enrique but his Atletico Madrid team-mate Diego Costa has been left out. After being omitted from Luis Enrique’s first selection since taking charge after the disappointing World Cup campaign in Russia, midfielder Koke is in line to feature in next {Read More..}
Kevin De Bruyne has made a welcome return to training at Manchester City after being sidelined with knee ligament damage since mid-August. The Belgium international, who starred for his country at World Cup 2018 as they secured a third-place finish in Russia, suffered an untimely injury in training. He had {Read More..}
Sergio Aguero has signed a one-year contract extension at Manchester City. The Argentina striker is now tied to the club until 2021, bringing to an end the uncertainty surrounding his future at the Etihad Stadium. There had previously been conflicting versions over the end date of the Argentine’s agreement with {Read More..}
Sadio Mane’s biggest inspiration to become a footballer came from the big excitement in 2002 during the World Cup where his country, Senegal got to the quarter-finals in their first appearance at the showpiece. Beating holders France in the opening match was a miracle he never forgot a lot changed {Read More..}
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