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In what was initially seen as a major step ahead for the worldwide promotion of ladies’s soccer, FIFA President Gianni Infantino introduced the inaugural Girls’s Membership World Cup, set to be held in January-February 2026. Nonetheless, with lower than a 12 months remaining earlier than the scheduled kickoff, FIFA is reportedly getting ready to make a controversial determination relating to …

Throughout this weekend’s FA Cup Spherical of 16, Pep Guardiola sparked controversy with sturdy remarks concerning the high quality of the soccer balls used within the competitors. Following his feedback, the Soccer Affiliation (FA) issued a press release addressing the Manchester Metropolis supervisor’s claims. Manchester Metropolis secured a 3-1 victory over Plymouth Argyle on the Etihad Stadium, reserving their place …

March 3 – After months of rivalry, Norwegian soccer has voted to retain using VAR on the elite degree following the federation’s congress on Saturday.  The Norwegian Soccer Federation’s normal meeting handed the movement to maintain the know-how with 321 votes in favour of protecting the know-how and 129 towards. The end result represented a victory for the NFF and …

March 3 – FIFA has lifted Pakistan’s suspension after tweaks to the federation’s structure. On Sunday, FIFA mentioned that Pakistan’s ban from the sport has been lifted after the congress of the Pakistan Soccer Federation (PFF) final week accepted modifications to article 38 of its structure, which paves the way in which for presidential elections on the organisation. Within the …

The summer time switch window guarantees to be a busy one for each Manchester Metropolis and Manchester United, with each golf equipment reportedly eyeing a transfer for Sporting CP winger Francisco Trincão. The 25-year-old Portuguese worldwide, who has impressed in Portugal after spells with Barcelona and Wolves, has emerged as a possible switch goal for each Premier League giants, organising …

Federico Valverde has grow to be an important participant for Actual Madrid in a season the place accidents have plagued a lot of the squad. His latest absence from the workforce raised issues about his health, particularly with the essential UEFA Champions League quarterfinals showdown in opposition to Atletico Madrid approaching. Now, coach Carlo Ancelotti has made a major determination …

Brazil all-time prime scorer Neymar and Manchester United winger Antony have obtained worldwide call-ups for the primary time since 2023 after supervisor Dorival Junior named the pair in a provisional 52-man squad for fixtures in March. Santos striker Neymar has not appeared for the nationwide staff since October 2023 due to a knee damage, whereas Antony may play for the …

After 20 years of operating World Soccer Discuss, I’m formally handing over the reins, so I’m now not operating the positioning. As a substitute, I’ve accepted a brand new place at a advertising and marketing firm in a distinct trade, one I had earlier than I launched WST in 2005. It’s possible you’ll do not forget that I efficiently bought …

Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta says the Gunners will adapt to search out ‘a unique stage’ once they face PSV within the final 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday. Arteta’s aspect are with out Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli via harm and have solely managed three pictures on track of their final two video games. Midfielder …

Fabio Capello was one of many chief audio system on the Laureus Awards ceremony, the place the nominees for this 12 months have been revealed. Throughout his tackle, the Italian heaped reward on Carlo Ancelotti and his man-management expertise. However he additionally talked about up-and-coming abilities in world soccer, together with Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal. Capello on Yamal’s Messi …