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FIFA opens up new bidding tender for World Cup 2026 rights

FIFA opens up new bidding tender for World Cup 2026 rights

The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament’s history, and broadcasters submitting a tender for rights may have to pay more. With 48 teams competing, the number of games for the 2026 tournament is 104. Therefore, countries that are out of a rights deal must start their bidding process. That is the case in Portugal, where FIFA …

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UEFA hits Romania with partial stadium closure and fine for anti-Kosovo chants and racism

UEFA hits Romania with partial stadium closure and fine for anti-Kosovo chants and racism

October 17 – UEFA have fined the Romanian Football Federation €52,500 for racist fan behaviour during the side’s Nations League clash with Lithuania in September. On top of this, the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) decided to order the partial stadium closure (3,000 adjacent seats) during the next UEFA competition match in which the Romanian Football Federation will …

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“It will be a two-horse race.” Roberto Venturato predicts the Serie A title race

“It will be a two-horse race.” Roberto Venturato predicts the Serie A title race

Napoli has shown strong form, benefitting from a lighter schedule due to the absence of European commitments, which allows their players more recovery time between matches. This advantage could be pivotal in maintaining consistency throughout the campaign. Meanwhile, Inter Milan, with a balanced squad valued higher than Juve’s, is widely regarded as having one of the best chances to claim …

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Will Milan’s Fonseca listen to Pochettino about Pulisic worries?

Will Milan’s Fonseca listen to Pochettino about Pulisic worries?

Christian Pulisic has been a key figure for Milan, cementing his importance in the team’s success under Paulo Fonseca. Since joining the Rossoneri, Pulisic has made himself indispensable, contributing heavily both in goals and assists. However, this reliance on the American winger has come at a cost. It has led to concerns about his physical fitness and the risk of …

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Ndidi ‘safe and well’ after Nigeria airport ordeal – Cooper

Ndidi ‘safe and well’ after Nigeria airport ordeal – Cooper

Wilfred Ndidi is “in a safe place” and available to play for Leicester City after being stranded overnight in an airport in Libya on Sunday, Foxes manager Steve Cooper has said. Midfielder Ndidi and his Nigeria team-mates had been due to land in the city of Benghzi but were diverted 230km away to Al Abraq, leading to the squad boycotting …

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Real Madrid, Barca and Man Utd have most overseas support, finds report

Real Madrid, Barca and Man Utd have most overseas support, finds report

October 17 – Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Manchester United have emerged as the most globally supported football clubs by fans outside their home nations, according to a new report by sports blockchain company Chiliz.  While La Liga’s giants top the list, the report highlights the Premier League’s dominance, with six of the top ten most supported teams coming from England’s …

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Lamine Yamal favourite to win Golden Boy as Top 20 finalists revealed

Lamine Yamal favourite to win Golden Boy as Top 20 finalists revealed

FC Barcelona young sensation Lamine Yamal has emerged as the frontrunner for the prestigious Golden Boy award, which recognizes the best Under-21 player from the previous season. Italian newspaper ‘Tuttosport’ officially announced the list of 25 candidates (20 finalists plus five wildcards) for the award on Thursday, with the winner set to be revealed on December 17 in Turin. Leading …

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