Europe’s football governing body, UEFA, has launched an unprecedented attack on FIFA following the decision to suspend the automatic one-match ban imposed on United States striker Folarin Balogun, warning that the ruling threatens the integrity, consistency and credibility of football’s laws. In a strongly worded statement released on Monday, UEFA said FIFA had “crossed a
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has launched a scathing attack on world football’s governing body following its controversial decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban, warning that disciplinary rulings must never be influenced by political intervention. Blatter’s comments come amid growing international backlash after FIFA cleared the United States striker to play in the
Former Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimović has reignited one of football’s most fascinating debates by insisting that, despite Erling Haaland’s extraordinary goalscoring exploits, the Manchester City striker has yet to reach the all-round level that defined his own legendary career. Haaland has established himself as one of the most prolific forwards of the modern era, breaking
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has defended one of the most debated decisions of the Seleção’s heartbreaking FIFA World Cup exit, revealing that Vinícius Júnior was never first in line to take the first-half penalty against Norway because internal statistical analysis identified other players as stronger spot-kick options. The decision came under intense scrutiny after
England captain Harry Kane praised his side’s resilience and fighting spirit after the Three Lions survived a dramatic late onslaught to defeat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 and secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a match filled with momentum swings, record-breaking moments and high drama, England appeared to be cruising
England survived a courageous Mexican fightback to claim a thrilling 3-2 victory and book their place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, where a heavyweight clash with Norway now awaits. The Three Lions looked irresistible during a devastating first-half spell inspired by Jude Bellingham, whose breathtaking brace in just 98 seconds changed the complexion of
Erling Haaland delivered one of the defining performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring twice in the closing stages as Norway shocked five-time champions Brazil 2-1 to book a historic place in the quarter-finals. After surviving sustained Brazilian pressure for much of the contest, the Scandinavians struck decisively through Haaland in the 80th minute
The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has launched a formal protest against FIFA’s decision to make United States striker Folarin Balogun eligible for Monday’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 meeting between the two nations, describing the ruling as contrary to the governing body’s own disciplinary regulations and competition rules. In a strongly worded statement
Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi says representing the Atlas Lions at the FIFA World Cup fulfills a lifelong dream, while insisting his decision to switch international allegiance from France does not diminish the pride he feels for the country where he was born and developed as a footballer. The 18-year-old Lille star, one of the breakout
The Dallas Police Department has met with leaders of Egypt’s national football team, including captain Mohamed Salah, in a public show of reconciliation following last week’s widely publicized confrontation between a police officer and members of the Egyptian delegation ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Photos shared by the department showed Deputy Chief Ismail alongside