FIFA urged to halt Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup vote
FIFA has been urged to halt a vote to hand Saudi Arabia hosting rights to the 2034 men's World Cup by human rights groups, amid fears many migrant workers will die unless there is credible reform.
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England boss Thomas Tuchel says German passport will not stand in way of success
New England boss Thomas Tuchel apologised for having a German passport but insisted he was ready to prove wrong the critics who are against a foreign coach taking charge.
1990 World Cup icon Schillaci dies aged 59
Former Italy striker Salvatore “Toto” Schillaci, most famous for being top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, died on Wednesday at the age of 59.
Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes joins Burnley’s academy
Joao Mendes, son of Brazilian great Ronaldinho, has linked up with Championship club Burnley’s Under-21s squad.
Steve Clarke insists he did not ponder quitting Scotland job amid Euros fallout
Steve Clarke insisted he did not consider quitting as Scotland manager despite being heavily criticised in the aftermath of his team’s European Championship group-stage exit earlier this summer.
How mediocre system, faulty selections clip Eagles’ wings
Of late, Nigeria has struggled to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, with the Super Eagles missing the Qatar 2022 edition due to negligence. CHRISTIAN OKPARA writes that unless the country takes drastic measures to arrest the country’s campaign for the 2026 edition of the Mundial, the Super Eagles may, once again, miss the football extravaganza scheduled to hold in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Fifteen stadiums, five cities in Saudi 2034 World Cup bid
Saudi Arabia, the only bidder for the 2034 World Cup, will host the 48-team tournament in fifteen stadiums across five cities, including eight in the capital, state media said on Wednesday.
Wales’ Gerwyn Price to miss World Cup of Darts
Welshman Gerwyn Price has been ruled out of the World Cup of Darts this weekend.