FIFA confirms Women's World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031
The Women's World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031 when the United States is expected to host the tournament, FIFA confirmed Friday.
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The Women's World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031 when the United States is expected to host the tournament, FIFA confirmed Friday.
Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland is in contention to start against Southampton on Saturday. Man City travel to the St Mary's Stadium with hosts Southampton having already been relegated to the Championship for next season. Victory at Southampton will leave City in the driving seat for a Champions League qualification spot with just two league games remaining. An ankle injury has meant Haaland hasn't featured since the FA Cup quarterfinal victory over Bournemouth at the end of March, but Guardiola says his Norwegian striker is available for selection again. "He's ready. He's fit. Start? We decide tomorrow," Guardiola confirmed in Friday's press conference.
BERLIN: Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso will leave his role at the end of the season, with the Spaniard saying on Friday the time was right after a fruitful three-year spell, as media reports link him to the Real Madrid job for next term.
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso will leave at the end of the season, with the Spaniard saying on Friday the time was right, as media reports link him to the Real Madrid job for next term.
Xabi Alonso has confirmed he is leaving Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, with the Spanish coach expected to join Real Madrid.
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso confirmed Friday he will leave the club at the end of the season, amid reports linking him to Spanish giants Real Madrid. Alonso said it was "the right moment" to announce the exit, but did not confirm his next post, saying it was "not the right moment to talk too much about the future". Spanish and German media reported Friday the 43-year-old has already agreed to join Real and will link up with the Spanish giants after the Club World Cup, replacing Carlo Ancelotti, with a compensation payment of around 12 million euros ($13.5 million) to be paid to Leverkusen. Taking over in October 2022, Alonso guided Leverkusen to an unbeaten league and cup double in 2023-24, the first Bundesliga title in the club's history.
Xabi Alonso has confirmed he is leaving Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, with the Spanish coach expected to join Real Madrid.
MUNICH, Germany : Newly-crowned Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are preparing for an emotional final home game of the season that will see them receive the league trophy after the final whistle and serve as farewell to veteran striker Thomas Mueller.