In a groundbreaking announcement, FIFA has set the stage for the 2026 World Cup, revealing a schedule that spans three countries and promises an unprecedented football extravaganza. The tournament will kick off in Mexico City and reach its climax at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The U.S. men’s national team (USMNT) will find their […]
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Spain’s coach, Luis de la Fuente, hailed his team of history-makers after they became the first nation to clinch the European Championships four times with a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in Sunday’s final at Berlin’s Olympiastadion. Mikel Oyarzabal delivered the decisive blow with an 86th-minute winner, following a stunning equalizer from Cole Palmer that […]
Spain’s national football team faces a new chapter following the sacking of coach Luis Enrique after a disappointing World Cup campaign, which saw a shocking last-16 exit to Morocco. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed the news, swiftly announcing former Under-21 boss Luis de la Fuente as Enrique’s replacement. The Euro 2024 draw, conducted […]
Luis Enrique has officially returned as Spain boss five months after stepping down for personal reasons, it has been confirmed. Former Barcelona boss Enrique stepped down from the role in June to spend time with his terminally ill daughter, who tragically passed away earlier this year. The 49-year-old was replaced by his assistant, Robert Moreno, […]
Luis Enrique made his official return as head coach of the Spain team on Wednesday morning in Madrid, admitting that he felt betrayed by his former No 2 Robert Moreno. Moreno took over from Luis Enrique in June when he resigned to care for his nine-year-old daughter Xana before she died of bone cancer in […]
The qualifying draw for Euro 2020 has been made and with any draw, some nations are much happier with their opponents than others. The likes of Italy and England will be pleased with the draw but and Holland have been left cursing their luck. Winners Italy After failing to qualify for World Cup, the Azzurri […]
FIFPro, the worldwide players’ union, and FIFA have announced the 55 names in contention for the FIFA FIFPro World11 2018. The FIFA FIFPro World11 is decided by the players, for the players and involves votes from almost 25,000 professional footballers from 65 different countries. During voting, they each select one goalkeeper, four defenders, three midfielders […]
There was no lull in the mud-slinging between the Spanish national team and Real Madrid as the club’s president Florentino Perez labelled the decision to sack Julen Lopetegui ‘absurd’. Spain kick-off their World Cup on Friday against Portugal but there was no amnesty, with Perez defending his club’s decision to poach the national team boss […]
Stunning news from the Spain camp ahead of the World Cup where Julen Lopetegui has been sacked as Spain boss on the eve of the World Cup after Spanish FA chiefs were left furious following his announcement as Real Madrid boss. Spain hastily called a press conference as reports emanated that the head of the […]