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How Super Eagles can qualify for 2030 World Cup – FIFA

FIFA outlines how the Super Eagles can qualify for the 2030 World Cup, emphasizing stable football structures over raw talent for Nigeria’s return. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-super-eagles-can-qualify-for-2030-world-cup-fifa/

A tournament that crossed borders: crunching the numbers on the diaspora World Cup

Nationality in football has never been so complex and the influence of players from the diaspora has never been higher at a World Cup “Nationality says where you come from. And I actually come from four countries: France, Algeria, Nigeria…

How Spain build its historic dominance of both men...

It's no coincidence that Spain are the first nation to hold both the men's and women's World Cups simultaneously. It's been a generation in the making.

World Cup musings: Argentina let down Messi; Engla...

Now that the dust has settled on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, what better time for Gabriele Marcotti to pause and reflect on what we've seen?

'This means everything to me' - Foden signs new Man City contract

Man City have announced Phil Foden has signed a new contract at the club.

Putellas, Batlle and León are gone: what will be left of Barcelona after latest exodus?

The European champions’ squad is falling apart … because of the men’s team’s struggles with financial fair play The joy of lifting all four trophies in 2025-26 has been shortlived for Barcelona’s women’s team as they face a second…

Spain's Gavi: Don't punish Argentina for fracas

Spain midfielder Gavi believes Argentina players should not be punished by FIFA for their actions after Sunday's World Cup final.

'I don't want to be the Rooney': Inside the NFL's coach hiring process

Brian Flores' lawsuit finds the NFL's Rooney Rule at a crossroads as more than 20 coaches spoke to ESPN about the issues they face.

‘A unique talent’: Phil Foden signs new four-year Manchester City contract

26-year-old looking forward to working with Maresca ‘To stay this long at the club is a dream really,’ he says Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City, saying he is looking forward to “trying to win more” at his…

Italy football federation president confirms talks with Guardiola for coaching role - reports

'I would have headbutted him!': Zlatan slams Paredes, asks why Spain players 'just watched'

Zlatan Ibrahimovic strongly criticised Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes for his actions. He stated he would have headbutted Paredes if he had been on the field. Ibrahimovic also questioned the Spanish players' lack of response to the…

Italy makes financial ‘exceptions’ in bid to hire Pep Guardiola as coach

Italy's football federation chief holds talks with Guardiola over vacant role, but appointment not yet confirmed.