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Wiegman: "Beth Mead needs a miracle to play in the World Cup"

Leading England to win the title with six goals, Mead won Euro 2022 's Player of the Tournament award. However, an ACL injury in November kept the English star sidelined as Mead hopes for a miracle to feature in the upcoming World Cup.

SportMob14 months ago

Dunga: "Roberto Baggio was a Brazilian disguised as an Italian"

The 1994 Brazilian World Cup winner, who played alongside Baggio at Fiorentina, believes the Italian icon had the qualities of a Brazilian footballer.

La Gazzetta dello Sport14 months ago

Aaronson insists Berhalter was successful as the USMNT boss

After leading the USA to the knockout stage of the 2022 World Cup, Berhalter was forced to step away from his job following the revelation of a domestic violence incident with his wife in 1992. However, U.S. Soccer didn't find him guilty as he is eligible to return to his job.

Pro Soccer Wire14 months ago

The Brazilian FA president confirms interest in Carlo Ancelotti

After sacking Tite following their Qatar 2022 quarter-final exit, Brazil has been heavily linked with appointing Carlo Ancelotti as their new head coach. The president of the Brazilian Football Confederation confirms their interest in the Italian coach.

Reuters14 months ago

Argentina's training camp will be named "Lionel Andres Messi"

After winning his Copa America and World Cup with his country, Messi will be immortalized as Argentina's training camp will be named "Lionel Andres Messi".

SportMob14 months ago

Infantino targets equal prize money by the 2027 Women's World Cup

After being re-elected as FIFA president on Thursday, Infantino has set a target of equalizing the 2027 Women's World Cup's prize money to payouts at the men's tournament.

SportMob14 months ago

Henry rejects France’s women's offer for the USMNT job

After sacking Corinne Diacre, France are without a head coach just four months before the Women's World Cup. Thierry Henry has reportedly rejected the position in order to become USMNT's new head coach.

ESPN14 months ago

Southgate reveals he was close to quitting England before World Cup

After ending up as runners-up in Euro 2020, Southgate led England to the quarter-finals in the Qatar World Cup. Despite having doubts over his future ahead of Qatar 2022, the English coach is now targeting Euro 2024 success.

SportMob14 months ago

Gianni Infantino re-elected as FIFA president until 2027

Gianni Infantino was reelected as FIFA president for the third time during the 73rd Congress on Thursday.

SportMob14 months ago

Germany announces opposition to Infantino's re-election

The FIFA president is supposed to be re-elected on Thursday. However, the German Football Association announces it will not support the decision.

SportMob14 months ago

La Liga slams FIFA for lack of respect for leagues

FIFA announced that they will not only increase the number of the World Cup competitor teams to 48, but they also will hold a 32-team Club World Cup from 2025. La Liga accuses the governing body of football of malpractice.

SportMob14 months ago

FIFA confirms the 2026 World Cup continues with four-team group format

With increasing the number of competing teams to 48, it was rumored FIFA intends to hold the competition with 16 groups of three teams. However, the organization rules out the rumors confirming the upcoming World Cup will maintain the four-team group stage format.

SportMob14 months ago

Most players prefer summer World Cups, says players' union FIFPRO

Global players' union FIFPRO says playing another World Cup in winter is unacceptable.

SportMob14 months ago

Infantino: “FIFA won't repeat OneLove mistake in Women's World Cup”

Protesting LGBTQ+ rights in Qatar, captains of several national teams were planning to wear OneLove armbands to oppose discrimination. However, they were backed down after FIFA threatened sporting sanctions against their decision.

SportMob14 months ago

France legend and World Cup record holder Just Fontaine dies aged 89

Football legend Just Fontaine, France’s record World Cup goalscorer, has died aged 89.

SportMob15 months ago

Dalic demands more respect for Croatia after FIFA Best awards snub

Leading Croatia to the World Cup semi-finals after appearing in the Russia 2018 final, Zlatko Dalic believes his team's achievements were underestimated by FIFA's The Best awards.

SportMob15 months ago

France court launches investigation on Al-Khelaifi for kidnapping

The head of BEIN Media and PSG is currently under investigation after Franco-Algerian lobbyist Tayeb Benabderrahmane claimed he was subjected to 'kidnapping, confinement and torture' for possession of sensitive documents.

L'Equipe15 months ago

Emiliano Martinez is not bothered by FIFA's new rules for penalties

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who was named the best goalkeeper of the 2022 World Cup, used "every trick in the book" to win his country the 2022 World Cup final in the penalty shoot-out against France.

ESPN15 months ago

Danilo reveals contract negotiations and after-retirement plans

With his contract expiring in less than 18 months, the Brazilian reveals contract negotiations with the Bianconeri as well as his reaction to Juventus’ 15-point reduction.

Tuttosport15 months ago

Philadelphia Union's Curtin opens up about taking USMNT's job

Following Greg Berhalter's contract expiration and sexual allegations, the USA national team is without a coach as the search for a new coach is going on. Jim Curtin, who made Union an MLS powerhouse, opens up about the possibility of taking the job.

The Crack Podcast15 months ago