Global football boss Infantino hopeful of Russia return
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday he hoped Russia could rejoin the global football world soon, as it would signify that the war in Ukraine was over.
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NFL-Chargers sign Australian rugby convert Petaia from IPP programme
MELBOURNE :Australian test rugby player Jordan Petaia has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway (IPP) training programme, months after turning his back on the Wallabies.
Suarez yang Tak Pernah Berjodoh dengan Juventus
Luis Suarez seolah tak pernah berjodoh dengan Juventus. Ia beberapa kali selangkah lagi gabung Bianconeri tapi kepindahannya tak ke Turin tak terealisasi.
Comeback Habis Cedera, Messi Cuma Butuh 2 Menit Buat Cetak Gol
Lionel Messi akhirnya kembali dimainkan Inter Miami. La Pulga langsung bikin gol saat baru dua menit di lapangan.
Atletico Madrid Suffer Yet Another Jolt In La Liga Title Race, Now 6 Points Behind Barcelona
Atletico Madrid's slim Spanish title hopes faded further with a disappointing 1-1 draw at Espanyol on Saturday in La Liga. Javi Puado earned the Catalan side a point with a penalty after Cesar Azpilicueta put the visitors ahead, leaving the Rojiblancos six points behind league leaders Barcelona despite having played an extra match. Barcelona host Girona on Sunday in a Catalan derby, while Real Madrid, second and three points ahead of Atletico, welcome Leganes later Saturday. "Two points escaped, two important ones, I don't know why this is happening to us," Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak told Movistar.
Dorival Junior Sacked As Brazil Coach After Argentina Humiliation
Dorival Junior was on Friday sacked as Brazil coach, three days after a humiliating 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by bitter rivals Argentina, the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) announced. "Dorival Junior is no longer in charge of the Brazilian national team. The management thanks him and wishes him success for the rest of his career," the CBF said in a statement. Dorival, 62, had only been in charge since January 2024, succeeding interim coach Fernando Diniz, but has overseen a lacklustre qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Brazil fires coach Dorival Júnior after worst defeat in World Cup qualifying
SAO PAULO: Brazil coach Dorival Júnior was fired on Friday after 14 months amid poor results and disappointing performances from the national team. Júnior’s sacking by Brazilian Football Confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues came three days after a 4-1 defeat to bitter rival Argentina in Buenos Aires, Brazil’s heaviest defeat in a World Cup qualifier. Júnior’s replacement has yet to be picked. Brazil are fifth in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The top six qualify automatically. Under the 62-year-old Júnior, Brazil won seven matches, drew another seven, and lost two.
Spain bid to host 2035 Women’s football World Cup
Spain will bid to jointly host the 2035 women’s football World Cup along with Portugal and Morocco, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced on Friday.