By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York FIFA has officially announced the start of the last-minute sales phase for the 2026 World Cup, giving fans one final chance to purchase tickets for the highly anticipated tournament. The sales phase begins on Wednesday, April 1, and will run throughout the competition, which kicks off on June 11. Unlike
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Manchester United midfielder Casemiro could be set for a summer departure, with growing indications that the Brazilian is considering a move to Major League Soccer as his European career approaches its final phase. Sources close to the situation suggest that both Inter Miami CF and LA Galaxy are monitoring developments,
By Rasheed Adewuyi Former England international John Barnes has delivered a candid assessment of the challenges confronting Black players and coaches in football, pointing to what he describes as deep-rooted structural barriers that continue to limit opportunities beyond the pitch. Speaking in a recent interview, the former Liverpool FC midfielder acknowledged that while significant progress
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The final pathway to the FIFA World Cup 2026 officially begins on Friday as six nations enter a high-stakes intercontinental playoff, with two coveted spots at football’s biggest stage on the line. Hosted in the Mexican cities of Guadalajara and Monterrey, the mini-tournament will determine the last qualifiers for the expanded
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The Court of Arbitration for Sport has officially confirmed receipt of an appeal from the Senegalese Football Federation challenging the decision to strip Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. The appeal, formally registered on March 25, 2026, seeks to overturn the ruling by the Confederation of African Football
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Fresh concerns are emerging ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as strict United States visa policies( including a controversial bond requirement of up to $15,000, risk limiting access for fans from several participating nations. The policy, part of an expanded U.S. visa bond programme, requires certain travellers applying for B1/B2
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool FC as a free agent this summer after reaching a mutual agreement with the club, bringing an end to one of the most iconic eras in Anfield history. Despite having a contract running until 2027, Liverpool have agreed not to demand a transfer fee, respecting Salah’s
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Senegal national football team have formally moved to challenge the withdrawal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, confirming an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport following a contentious decision by the Confederation of African Football. The appeal comes after CAF overturned Senegal’s on-field victory and awarded the
Antoine Griezmann will leave Atlético Madrid at the end of the season after completing an official move to Orlando City SC, with the transfer set to take effect in July 2026. The deal, confirmed by both clubs, will see the French forward join the Major League Soccer side on a free transfer, bringing an end
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York The DR Congo national football team have arrived in Guadalajara as they intensify preparations for a decisive intercontinental play-off that could secure their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The squad began assembling earlier this week, with players travelling in from clubs across Europe and Africa, united by one