Iran remain on course for the 2026 World Cup, but the political tension around their participation has intensified after the U.S. warned that anyone linked to the IRGC will be refused entry.
Lamine Yamal’s response to anti Muslim chants during Spain’s friendly with Egypt has pushed Spanish football into an uncomfortable spotlight just months before the World Cup and years before 2030.
Porto’s push under Francesco Farioli is about more than results. It is about vision, structure, innovation and a coach whose rise now feels impossible to ignore.
Despite FIFA claiming every 2026 World Cup match was sold out, a surprise ticket release has revealed a more complicated picture. Demand for major fixtures is enormous, but pricing appears to be limiting sales for some games, including the United States opener in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium.
Another Champions League night turned sour as Vinicius Junior reported fresh racist abuse in Lisbon. From Spain to Europe’s biggest stages, the pattern is deeply troubling. This is the wider story behind the allegations, the reactions, and football’s ongoing struggle to confront racism.
Football in 2025 felt relentless and emotional, full of underdog joy, tactical oddities and unforgettable moments. From long throw chaos to historic triumphs and quiet tragedy, it was a year that exhausted fans, rewarded belief, and reminded everyone why the game still matters so deeply.
Magistrates in Rome have referred Napoli and president Aurelio De Laurentiis to trial over alleged false accounting related to transfers between 2019 and 2021, including Victor Osimhen’s record move. The club denies wrongdoing, expressing confidence ahead of the first hearing scheduled for December 2026.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is under fire for allegedly breaching FIFA’s neutrality rules after praising U.S. president Donald Trump during a Miami event. His remarks, made in an official capacity, have sparked calls for an ethics investigation ahead of the 2026 World Cup across North America.
Real Madrid are suing UEFA for billions over the failed Super League, reigniting one of football’s most explosive power struggles. With away days, European nights, and the future of cross-border competitions on the line, this legal clash could reshape the game as we know it.
From a tiny fishing village of just 1,500 people, Mjallby AIF are on the brink of an Allsvenskan title. Playing fearless football and defying every statistic, this humble Swedish club is rewriting history and inspiring fans across Europe with a fairytale worthy of football’s greatest underdogs.
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