Malawi to meet Cameroon in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final
RABAT, Aug 13 : Malawi continued their giant-killing run at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and beat Algeria 3-1 on Wednesday to book a place in the final against Cameroon.
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Netherlands name Xavi as new coach
Aug 12 : Xavi Hernandez has been appointed as the Netherlands' head coach on a contract through the 2030 World Cup, the Dutch football federation said on Wednesday.
FIFA members should decide Infantino's future at 2027 election, says CAF president
Aug 12 : Under pressure FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s fate should be decided by the organisation’s 211 member associations at next March's elections, Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe said.
Xavi Hernandez Officially Named Netherlands Head Coach
Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez was officially announced as the new head coach of the Netherlands national team on Wednesday.
Xavi named first foreign Netherlands coach since 1978
PARIS: Xavi Hernandez has been named as the successor to Ronald Koeman as head coach of the Netherlands national team, becoming their first foreign boss in 48 years, the country’s football association announced on Wednesday. The Barcelona great, who won the 2010 World Cup with Spain as a player, has not held a head coaching job since leaving the Camp Nou in 2024. Xavi has signed a four-year deal, which means he will lead the Oranje’s Euro 2028 and 2030 World Cup campaigns. “As someone who received his training at the Barcelona academy, with strong influences from Johan Cruyff and Rinus Michels, among others, I feel a special connection to Dutch football,” said the 46-year-old former midfielder. “You could say that I am a bit of a son of Dutch football. “Other great coaches, especially Louis van Gaal, under whom I made my debut at Barcelona, and Frank Rijkaard, also played an important role in shaping me as a player and coach.” Koeman stepped down after his second spell in charge of the Dutch ended with a last-32 defeat on penalties against Morocco. Ex-Liverpool manager Arne Slot reportedly held initial talks with the Dutch association, but preferred to stay in club football. Xavi’s first match at the helm will be a Nations League clash with rivals Germany at the Johann Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on September 24. He is the Netherlands’ first foreign boss since Austrian Ernst Happel, whose side reached the 1978 World Cup final before losing to Argentina. “The Netherlands has a rich football culture and a clear vision that also appeals to me enormously — attacking football, based on possession, with creativity, passion, and conviction,” Xavi added. “Of course, the most important goal is and always will be to win, but I
Malawi FA chief backs Infantino, credits FIFA investment for World Cup breakthrough
RABAT, Aug 12 : Malawi's qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup is a result of investment in African football made by FIFA under President Gianni Infantino and why he will likely enjoy the support of the continent, the country's football association President Fleetwood Haiya told Reuters.
FIFA needs an overhaul not a leadership debate, FIFPRO Europe chief says
PARIS, Aug 12 : FIFA is facing a crisis of confidence and needs sweeping governance reforms, the head of players' union FIFPRO Europe said on Wednesday, as he raised concerns about the concentration of power within world soccer's governing body.
PSG boss Luis Enrique does not expect top-level Super Cup game due to lack of preparation
SALZBURG, Austria, Aug 11 : Paris St Germain aim to begin the season by retaining the UEFA Super Cup when they take on Aston Villa on Wednesday, but manager Luis Enrique is not expecting a great game, citing his side's lack of preparation because of the World Cup.