Puma, a German sportswear company, announced Tuesday that it would discontinue a sponsorship agreement with the Israeli national football team, a decision made before to the start of the Gaza conflict. According to the firm, Puma will discontinue equipping the Israeli squad starting next year, following a strategy review at the end of 2022. “While … Read more
FIFA President Gianni Infantino called the president of Turkish top-flight team Ankaragucu’s attack on a Turkish football referee “totally unacceptable” on Tuesday. during Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca attacked referee Halil Umut Meler during Monday’s 1-1 draw with Caykur Rizespor, the Turkish Football Federation suspended all leagues indefinitely. “There is absolutely no place for violence in … Read more
Erik ten Hag vowed on Tuesday that his struggling Manchester United players would continue to “think positive” as they prepare for a crucial Champions League match against Bayern Munich at Old Trafford. Victory versus the German giants is a must for United if they are to avoid an early exit from Europe’s best club event … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo suggested he has more in him this year after scoring his 50th goal of the year in Al Nassr’s 5-2 Saudi King Cup win over rivals Al Shabab. In the 74th minute, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward scored from close range with his right foot. “Great victory and I’m thrilled … Read more
According to a survey released Monday by FIFA and the FIFPRO global players union, one in every five players at this year’s Women’s World Cup received online harassment. The results were derived from an examination of 5.1 million postings and comments pertaining to 697 players and coaches competing in the event in Australia and New … Read more
The Turkish SuperLig has been banned indefinitely after Ankaragucu’s president attacked a referee after a 1-1 draw with Rizespor, the country’s football body (TFF) stated on Monday. Ankaragucu leader Faruk Koca punched referee Halil Umut Meler in the face on the pitch after Monday’s game, leaving the official with a black eye. “This vile attack … Read more
Inter Miami revealed on Monday the dates and locations of two future friendly in Saudi Arabia next year, including a battle between Lionel Messi and longtime nemesis Cristiano Ronaldo. The Major League Soccer club had already revealed preparations to face Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in Riyadh, though no date had been confirmed. Inter announced on Monday … Read more
Victor Osimhen of Napoli was awarded men’s African player of the year on Monday during a ceremony hosted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Marrakesh, Morocco. Osimhen, who guided Napoli to the Italian League title last season, won the accolade ahead of PSG’s Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi and Liverpool’s Egypt winger Mohamed Salah. … Read more
Shock Girona moved to the top of La Liga with a historic 4-2 win over rivals Barcelona on Sunday, with coach Michel stating his club can overcome any opponent. Girona upset their Catalan rivals for the first time in the top division in a tense duel to move two points ahead of Real Madrid, who … Read more
Inter Miami Chief Business Officer Xavier Asensi was named the Doug Hamilton Executive of the Year by Major League Soccer (MLS) on Monday. Asensi was instrumental in bringing Lionel Messi to the South Florida club. After ten years as an executive with Spanish team Barcelona, Asensi joined Miami in 2021, and Messi dubbed it a … Read more
