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Giancarlo Abete, who is in the running to replace Gabriele Gravina as President of the FIGC, says that he has ‘some doubts’ over the recent calls for Italy to replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup, a...
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the league season. What does that mean for World Cup?
Italian sports officials say four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup following a suggestion to that effect by a Trump administration official. Iran has not withdrawn from the World Cup — the team is currently preparing to play in the U.S. despite the w
The departure of Matt Crocker on the doorstep of the 2026 FIFA World Cup leaves a sour taste for U.S. Soccer, which must now begin planning for life beyond 2026.In a sudden move, Matt Crocker is out a...
Van Dijk confirms Slot will be stayingAnd Virgil van Dijk - the Liverpool captain - has now more or less confirmed that Slot will be head coach of the team in the 2026/27 season.“After the World Cup...
More on Iran's status at the World Cup amidst questions about a potential boycott, and one U.S. official's creative idea to replace them at the tournament should they wind up withdrawing.
Italy's sports minister said on Thursday it is "not appropriate" for the country to replace Iran at the World Cup, saying: "Qualification is done on the pitch."
Chennai Super Kings have signed Akash Madhwal as a replacement for the injured Ayush Mhatre. Madhwal, a seasoned IPL bowler with 23 wickets in 17 matches, joins CSK for Rs 30 lakh. Mhatre, the U-19 World Cup-winning captain, was ruled out with a hamstring injury after a promising start.
Lamine Yamal’s injury during Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Celta Vigo on Wednesday immediately raised concerns. The timing, with the World Cup approaching, ensured the situation drew significant attention.