Crisis-hit Italian Football Federation (FIGC) was placed under the guardianship of Italy’s Olympic Committee (CONI) on Tuesday, but with the newly-elected Giovanni Malago remaining at its helm. Under the terms of a compromise reached with CONI president Luciano Buonfiglio and approved by the Olympic body’s executive committee, Malago remains acting head of Italian football but...
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Zidane Confirms Mbappe As French National Captain
Zinedine Zidane confirmed on Friday that Kylian Mbappe would be France’s captain after naming his first squad since being appointed as the successor to Didier Deschamps as coach of Les Bleus. Mbappe shone in his role as skipper at the World Cup and finished as the tournament’s top scorer with 10 goals, although France were...
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Debutant Malawi Stuns Super Falcons In 3-2 Win
Debutant Malawi stunned the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations defending champions Nigeria after a 3-2 victory in their Group C opener in Rabat, Morocco. After a goalless first half, Malawi took the lead through Temwa Chawinga, who broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute. Her sister, Tabitha Chawinga, doubled the advantage in the 79th minute....
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Laporta Reveals Barca Bid For Atletico’s Alvarez
Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Wednesday said the club have made a transfer offer for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez. The Spanish champions want the Argentine to replace departed striker Robert Lewandowski, who joined MLS side Chicago Fire this week. Barca have been heavily linked with Alvarez in recent months and, after being sworn in...
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Record Demand Prompts London Marathon’s Historic Sunday Draw
Organisers of the London Marathon have confirmed that the ballot for the traditional Sunday race will be held as a one-off two-day edition of the event in 2027. The Sunday marathon, scheduled for April 25, will remain the flagship day of the race, with applicants entered into an initial draw for places on that day...
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Ouahbi Says Hakimi Focused On World Cup Despite Rape Trial
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is “very calm” despite confirmation that he faces trial in France on rape charges. Atlas Lions’ coach Mohamed Ouahbi said this after the 1-0 win over Scotland at the World Cup on Friday. “He is fine. He woke up this morning, ate like everyone else, got ready for the game and...
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World Cup: Mexico Is First Nation To Qualify For Knockout Stages
Co-hosts Mexico has become the first nation to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 win over South Korea in Guadalajara. Mexico’s Luis Romo scored the lone goal in the 50th minute. South Korea’s best chance came in the 87th minute when Cho Gue-sung’s close-range header was saved by...
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Liverpool Sign Munoz From Osasuna In £34.5m Deal
Liverpool have signed Spanish winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna after activating his 40 million euro (£34.5 million) release clause, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The 22-year-old, who is with Spain’s squad at the World Cup in the United States, completed a medical on Wednesday after Liverpool sent club staff to oversee the process....
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DR Congo Draw Portugal In Group K World Cup Opener, Ronaldo Misfires
Cristiano Ronaldo’s bid to make an impact at a record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a frustrating start as the Democratic Republic of Congo earned their first-ever point at the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Portugal on Wednesday. Portugal appeared on course for victory when Joao Neves powered home a header from Pedro...
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Feyenoord Appoint Ex-Captain Van Bronckhorst As Head Coach
Dutch club Feyenoord has appointed former captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst as manager. He replaces Robin van Persie after a frustrating season that saw them well adrift of rivals PSV Eindhoven. The 51 year has signed a two-year contract, with an option for the club to extend it by a further year, the Rotterdam-based club said....