FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB) have approved a major expansion of VAR authority ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, introducing stricter regulations targeting obstruction tactics during set-pieces in what Spanish outlet Diario AS has labelled an “anti-Arsenal law.” The new rule will allow Video Assistant Referees to intervene before a set-piece
South Africa’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup descended into turmoil on Sunday after visa complications forced Bafana Bafana to delay their departure for Mexico, prompting furious criticism from Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie. The national team had been scheduled to leave Johannesburg on a charter flight for their training base in Pachuca, Mexico, ahead
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique described his side’s Champions League final victory over Arsenal as “unbelievable” after the French champions survived a tense penalty shootout to retain Europe’s biggest prize following a dramatic 1-1 draw in Budapest. PSG defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after Ousmane Dembélé’s second-half spot kick cancelled out Kai Havertz’s early opener
The Super Eagles delivered a statement performance in London on Saturday night as Nigeria dismantled Jamaica 3-0 to successfully retain the Unity Cup title at The Valley. Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi starred with a brilliant brace while Terem Moffi also got on the scoresheet in a dominant display that left Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz chasing the game
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw after extra time in Saturday’s final at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. Luis Enrique’s side held their nerve in the shootout to become only the second club in the modern Champions League era to successfully defend
Football moves fast at Liverpool — sometimes brutally fast. Just one year after delivering the club’s 20th league title and restoring Anfield to the summit of English football, Arne Slot is out. Liverpool officially confirmed on Saturday that the Dutchman has left his role as head coach with immediate effect following a disappointing second campaign
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto, Canada Former Nigeria U-23 striker Promise Akinpelu David has been officially named in Canada’s squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, completing a remarkable rise from Nigeria’s Dream Team setup to football’s biggest stage with the Canadian national team. Canada Soccer confirmed the squad selection ahead of the tournament co-hosted by
Luis Enrique says Paris Saint-Germain are not satisfied with simply reaching another UEFA Champions League final — they want to build a European dynasty. The PSG manager delivered a cold and confident warning to Arsenal ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster final in Budapest, insisting the defending champions have arrived with only one objective: retaining their crown.
Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard and star winger Bukayo Saka say the club’s unity and togetherness could become the defining factor in Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. Speaking alongside manager Mikel Arteta ahead of the final in Budapest, both players stressed that the emotional bond inside the Arsenal dressing room has helped drive
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto, Canada FIFA26 Canada has unveiled a new 50/50 fundraising initiative that will give football fans in Ontario the chance to win a growing jackpot while helping fund youth soccer development and infrastructure projects across Canada ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The campaign, officially launched as Canada prepares to co-host