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Nathán Goldberg Crenier urges football leaders to pursue FIFA governance reforms, arguing the game’s credibility has been damaged by the FIFA president’s political alignment A senior United States Soccer Federation executive has launched one of the strongest public criticisms yet of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of compromising football’s independence through his close relationship

France captain says Les Bleus paid the price for a disastrous opening 45 minutes despite mounting a spirited comeback in the World Cup third-place playoff France captain Kylian Mbappé has admitted Les Bleus “didn’t do the shirt justice” during the first half of their dramatic 6–4 defeat to England in the FIFA World Cup third-place

Spain coach shares remarkable youth-team story ahead of World Cup final against Argentina Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has revealed how a teenage Lionel Messi taught him one of the biggest lessons of his coaching career more than two decades ago, recalling how the Argentine sensation scored four goals against his Sevilla youth

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has poured cold water on growing comparisons between teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi, insisting the Barcelona youngster must be allowed to develop without the burden of being measured against the Argentine legend. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, De la

Governor praises global spectacle but accuses football’s governing body of failing host state as tensions over transportation and financial burden continue New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has sharply criticized FIFA’s handling of its relationship with World Cup host authorities, describing football’s governing body as “not a good partner” despite praising the success of the 2026

Young midfielder to represent Canada in Mexico as Inter Toronto celebrates another international milestone Inter Toronto midfielder Shola Jimoh has been named in Canada’s 21-player squad for the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship, earning another major international opportunity as he prepares to help his country chase qualification for both the FIFA U-20 World Cup and the

Chelsea legend dismisses long-running Messi-Ronaldo argument as Lionel Messi prepares for another World Cup final Former England and Chelsea captain John Terry believes the debate over whether Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo is football’s greatest player was effectively settled long ago, saying another FIFA World Cup triumph for the Argentine would simply reinforce what many

President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama has commended the Black Stars for exceeding expectations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the team’s performance as evidence that Ghana possesses the quality and resilience needed to compete on football’s biggest stage. Speaking after Ghana’s campaign ended in the Round of 32, Mahama said the Black Stars

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer backs probe as post-match celebrations reignite decades-old sovereignty dispute between the UK and Argentina The British government has called on FIFA to investigate Argentina’s national team after several players displayed a banner asserting Argentina’s claim over the Falkland Islands following their dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the FIFA World

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has defended his tactical decisions following the Three Lions’ dramatic 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final, insisting he has “no regrets” despite seeing his side surrender a late lead. England looked on course for a place in the final after Anthony Gordon’s second-half strike put