US will welcome international fans for World Cup, says FIFA president
The world will be welcomed to the United States for the 2026 World Cup and this year’s Club World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday, days after a meeting with officials from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.The U.S. will co-host next year’s World Cup with Mexico and Canada, and will also host the […]
Coach Flick hails ‘incredible’ Barca after clinching LaLiga title
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was thrilled with the overall performance of his players throughout a dominant season that culminated in a 28th LaLiga title for the club on Thursday after they beat Espanyol 2-0.Unbeaten since late December in domestic competition, Barcelona also won the Spanish Super Cup in January and the Copa del Rey by […]
Barcelona claim 28th LaLiga title after 2-0 win at Espanyol
Barcelona secured their 28th LaLiga title on Thursday when they beat city rivals Espanyol 2-0, securing an unassailable seven-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid with two games left to play.Following a 4-3 loss at Barcelona on Sunday, Real needed to win their final three games and hope the leaders didn’t earn more than one point […]
US considers more Chinese companies for ‘entity list,’ source says
The U.S. Commerce Department is considering placing more Chinese companies, including ChangXin Memory (CXMT), on its restricted export list, a person familiar with the matter said.The Bureau of Industry and Security is also looking at adding subsidiaries of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation and Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. to the “Entity List”, the person said.Timing of […]
Court orders removal of Brazil’s FA president from office
A Rio de Janeiro court ordered the board of Brazil’s Football Confederation (CBF) to be removed from their positions, including president Ednaldo Rodrigues on Thursday.Fernando Sarney, one of the CBF’s vice-presidents who requested Rodrigues’ removal, was appointed interim president and was tasked with holding elections “as soon as possible”.The court case concerns the alleged forgery […]
Infantino says ‘every idea is a good idea’ after suggestion of 64-team 2030 World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino appeared on Thursday to give some support to South American confederation CONMEBOL’s idea of having 64 teams in the 2030 World Cup, saying that “every idea is a good idea” and should be reviewed.In his inaugural address at the 75th FIFA Congress in Paraguay, CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez said all member […]
FIFA President’s tardiness triggers UEFA backlash at Congress
European soccer’s governing body UEFA hit out at FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his late arrival at the world body’s Congress in Asuncion led to a delayed start on Thursday.The FIFA Congress opened more than two hours later than planned after Infantino’s flight landed late in Paraguay, following his Middle East trip accompanying U.S. president […]
Dortmund playing a final against Kiel for Champions League spot, says Kovac
Borussia Dortmund’s last game of the season against already-relegated Holstein Kiel on Saturday must be approached like a final if they are to claim a Champions League spot and will not be a walk in the park, coach Niko Kovac said on Thursday.Winners of six of their last seven league matches, including last week’s 4-2 […]
Maracana will move the soul at Women’s World Cup, says Formiga
The Maracana has welcomed the greats of soccer and showbiz over the years with Pele, Zico and Frank Sinatra among those to have graced its stage and the iconic stadium is the perfect venue for a Women’s World Cup match, said former Brazil player Formiga.The celebrated Rio de Janeiro stadium is one of eight venues […]
Teen sensations Yamal and Mastantuono need space to develop, says Trezeguet
Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and River Plate’s Franco Mastantuono are dazzling fans at just 17, but must be allowed to develop without excessive pressure to reach their potential, former France striker David Trezeguet said Wednesday.“Yamal is a pure, unique talent, a player who has proven to be different from the rest. He grew up in Barcelona’s […]