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WEBAsian Cup Champions Qatar and Australia stumble in first rounds of 2026 qualifying. August 11 – Reigning Asian Champions Qatar have had disastrous starts to their qualification campaigns for the 2026 World Cup, failing to win a game in either of the opening two rounds. They weren’t the only Asian power player to miss out on points, with ...
UEFA technical report details smart use of width, and impact of …
WEB9 hours ago · September 19 – Spain’s tactical evolution is one of the standout findings from UEFA’s Euro 2024 Technical Report that details tactical trends and developments from the tournament. The report details that Champions Spain’s approach to wide play has changed since utilising inside-forwards during their 2012 Euro victory, instead opting for wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams who looked ...
Odegaard injury leaves Arteta short as UCL campaign starts and …
WEB11 hours ago · September 19 – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said the club’s captain Martin Odegaard has suffered a “quite significant” ankle ligament injury, suggesting the Norwegian midfielder might be out for a long stretch. Earlier this month, Odegaard limped off injured during Norway’s victory against Austria in the Nations League after hurting his left ankle following a foul by Christoph ...
Secret hearing on Man City’s 115 alleged financial breaks opened …
WEB3 days ago · September 16 – The biggest challenge to Manchester City’s Premier League dominance began today at the so-called football trial of the century into 115 alleged financial breaches. City’s reputation will be on the line when the independent hearing begins with manager Pep Guardiola insisting the club are innocent …
With 2-year countdown to 2026 World Cup ... - Inside World Football
WEBJune 11 – The two year countdown to the 2026 World Cup kick-off at the Estadio Azteca Mexico City on June 11 has begun, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino continuing his ‘greatest’ theme saying the finals would be “the greatest event, the greatest show, the greatest tournament”. Qatar 2022 was the ‘greatest ever’ World Cup according to Infantino, and that followed his previous ...
Infantino defends 2030 and 2034 World Cup decisions as ‘the best …
WEBDecember 15 – FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the 2030 and 2034 World Cup bidding processes as “the best FIFA can do for football, covering the entire world in only eight years”. A bidding process for a World Cup usually takes years, but FIFA and Infantino awarded the 2030 and 2034 World Cups, subject to confirmation by the Congress next year, in the blink of an eye, and ...
FIFA confirms qualifiers for 2025 CWC, unveils new …
WEBDec 18, 2023 · By Samindra Kunti in Jeddah December 18 – FIFA confirmed that the 2025 Club World Cup will be played across 29 days in June and July that summer in the United States. Both English Premier League’s Liverpool and Manchester United miss out on the new competition while LaLiga’s Barcelona could still qualify. To date eight of Europe’s 12 qualifiers are known and 19 of the final 32 that ...
Nike go long with record US Soccer deal - Inside World Football
WEBNov 11, 2021 · November 10 – Nike have agreed a record long term deal with the U.S. Soccer Federation, reported to be a 10-year agreement and one of Nike’s largest commitments to a national federation. Nike have been a partner of the USSF since 1995. The extended deal emphasises inclusivity as well as promoting – “elevating” – the women’s game domestically and globally.
Kane top of world strikers ranking, Bellingham, Martinez, Haaland …
WEBNovember 30 – A superb start to life in Munich has seen England captain Harry Kane top a ranking of the best finishers in world football according to data from the CIES Football Observatory. With 1.57 goals per 90′ and a conversion rate of 37% in relation to shots taken (an index of 0.533), the Bayern Munich’s centre-forward tops the list ahead of Feyenoord’s in-form Mexican striker ...
Qatar 2022 intercontinental play-offs to be winner-takes-all …
WEBNovember 23 – FIFA has decided to ditch the two-legged format for the intercontinental playoffs in favour of single games at neutral venues in the race to secure the final spots at next year’s World Cup. Four teams are due to feature in the playoffs from Asia, Oceania, South America and Concacaf with the draw on November 26 …
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