By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo A former coach at Czech top-division women’s club has avoided prison despite being convicted of secretly filming 14 female players, including a minor, in changing rooms and showers over a four-year period, prompting calls from the global players’ union, FIFPRO, for a lifetime ban from all football activities. Petr Vlachovsky, who
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Amid widening conflict in the Middle East following Iranian missile and drone strikes on U.S. bases and diplomatic sites, several high-profile football personalities are reportedly moving out of the region, while others remain in place amid uncertainty and travel disruption. Among the most notable developments, Cristiano Ronaldo’s private jet has
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Days after Gianni Infantino asserted that every match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was “sold out,” FIFA quietly launched a new sales effort offering tickets to at least 64 of the tournament’s 104 games, a move that has raised fresh questions about the real demand for matches next summer. In
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Zinedine Zidane has lavished praise on former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo Nazário, branding him a “phenomenon” and one of the most remarkable talents he has ever shared a dressing room with, both in ability and personality. The celebrated French legend also revisited his own defining career moment, his iconic volley in
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada The controversial so-called “Wenger Law”, a radical rethink of football’s offside rule, will be put to the test in the 2026 Canadian Premier League (CPL) beginning in April, after being approved for trial by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). Under the proposed rule change, an attacking player will only
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Lionel Messi starred as defending MLS champions Inter Miami CF overturned a two-goal deficit to beat Orlando City SC 4-2 in the Florida Derby on Sunday night, highlighted by two stunning strikes from outside the box, including a sensational free kick that sealed the victory in the final moments. Orlando
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Amir Abdou has been appointed the new head coach of the Burkina Faso national football team (the Stallions), the Burkina Faso Football Federation (FBF) confirmed on 28 February 2026, moving swiftly to reboot a team that exited the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations earlier than expected. Abdou, a 53-year-old Franco-Comorian, takes
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Gianni Infantino has thrown his weight behind fresh efforts to stop players from covering their mouths during on-field exchanges, declaring the practice incompatible with football’s fight against discrimination and respect for officials. Speaking after the 140th Annual General Meeting of The International Football Association Board (IFAB) in Wales on Saturday,
Arsenal F.C. strengthened their Premier League title push with a 2–1 victory over London rivals Chelsea F.C., a fiercely contested derby decided entirely by set pieces and followed by strong reactions from both camps and pundits. William Saliba struck in each half to secure the win for Arsenal, while Chelsea briefly restored parity when Piero
Arsenal F.C. strengthened their Premier League title charge with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Chelsea F.C. at the Emirates Stadium, restoring their advantage at the summit and maintaining momentum in the closing stretch of the season. The win ensures the Gunners remain firmly in control of the title race with fewer than 10 matches remaining,