The Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen announced on Friday that manager Xabi Alonso has extended his contract by two years, taking it all the way until 2026. The former player for Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich took over Leverkusen in October while they were in the relegation positions and led them to a sixth-place finish … Read more
After FIFA opened an inquiry into what it referred to as a “allegation of misconduct,” the Zambian Football Association issued a statement on Friday expressing “surprise” at the allegations that its women’s coach mistreated a member of the team competing in the current World Cup. The Zambian coach Bruce Mwape is allegedly accused of caressing … Read more
At the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday, the Netherlands defeated South Africa 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup. Jill Roord scored her fourth goal of the competition, which helped propel the Netherlands to the next round. A goal scored by Lineth Beerensteyn in the second half, assisted by a mistake … Read more
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, said on Friday that the club would make an effort to compete for all of the available trophies in the next season. The Premier League runners-up will open their 2023-24 campaign against Manchester City, the triple champions, in the Community Shield. The relentlessness of City, who had won three … Read more
Gianluigi Buffon, a legend in goalkeeping, confirmed on Saturday that he would be joining the coaching staff of the Italian national football team three days after hanging up his gloves. The 45-year-old man will serve as Italy’s delegation leader, assisting head coach Roberto Mancini in the role that was originally held by the late Gianluca … Read more
On Saturday, Japan advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup for the fourth time by defeating Norway 3-1. Hinata Miyazawa scored her fifth goal of the tournament, and the victory sent Japan over Norway in a matchup of previous champions. Japan has been on a quest to erase the memories of their disheartening … Read more
Premier League champions Manchester City have announced that Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol has signed a five-year agreement to join the club from Bundesliga team RB Leipzig. The transfer was confirmed on Saturday. According to reports from British media, Gvardiol was purchased for a fee of 90 million euros ($99 million). This would make the 21-year-old … Read more
At Eden Park on Saturday, Spain defeated Switzerland 5-1 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time in their nation’s history. Aitana Bonmati was a key figure in the victory, playing a starring role by scoring twice and assisting on both goals. The first goal scored by Bonmati in … Read more
The governing body of football in Australia said on Friday that the nation is interested in hosting the men’s World Cup in 2034. Australia is looking to build off of the momentum it gained from hosting the women’s edition of the World Cup. Football Australia is eager to utilise the experience of co-hosting the biggest-ever … Read more
Oscar Pareja, the head coach of Orlando City, described his team’s loss against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Wednesday as a “circus” and said that the Argentine should have been ejected from the match. The Miami Dolphins advanced to the round of 16 in the League Cup thanks to two goals from Lionel Messi … Read more
