Gabriele Gravina, president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), has affirmed his intention to remain in his post despite the Azzurri's recent and disappointing failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. However, this decision faces strong opposition from Italian Sports Minister Andrea Ab
Gianluigi Donnarumma, who was visibly tense throughout the World Cup 2026 play-off final against Bosnia-Herzegovina (a match that ended 1-1 before a 4-1 penalty shootout loss), reflected on Wednesday about the Nazionale's failure to qualify for the upcoming tournament in America, expressing his
The United States, Canada, and Mexico are set to host an expanded FIFA World Cup, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches. This spotlight focuses on Haiti, who have emerged as one of the major surprises of this groundbreaking tournament. Under the guidance of French coach Sébastien Migné, the nation
Gabriele Gravina has reaffirmed his intention to remain at the helm of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), despite the Nazionale's latest failure and their renewed absence from the World Cup tournament. The FIGC chief also assured coach Gennaro Gattuso of his continued confidence amids
On Tuesday, Sweden secured its spot for the 2026 World Cup after a thrilling 3-2 victory against Poland. Victor Gyökeres, the decisive goal scorer who sealed their qualification, celebrated his achievement with his renowned 'mask' gesture, an iconic moment that was instantly mirrored by all Swe
Gianluigi Donnarumma, born on February 25, 1999, in Castellammare di Stabia, is an Italian international goalkeeper. He began his professional career at AC Milan before moving to Paris Saint-Germain, his current club. A defining moment in his career came on July 11, 2021, when he lifted the Eur
Discover the comprehensive fixture list for the top seven Ligue 1 teams vying for European qualification, spanning until the end of the 2025/26 season. With the international break now over, the final sprint is set to begin. This analysis also includes the average league position of the oppone
The day after Italy's surprising exit from the World Cup qualifiers—marking their third consecutive playoff failure since 2018 and 2022—Italian media outlets are lambasting a national squad perceived as fractured and no longer capable of captivating the nation.
Thousands of ecstatic supporters in the Democratic Republic of Congo flooded the streets of Kinshasa, the nation's capital, on Tuesday for an unforgettable celebration. This jubilant outpouring followed the national team's decisive 1-0 victory after extra time against Jamaica in the playoff fin
Ending an arduous forty-year wait, Iraq has triumphantly secured its place in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The Lions of Mesopotamia achieved this historic qualification by overcoming Bolivia with a decisive 2-1 victory in the intercontinental play-off final held on Wednesday. This monumental su
During Tuesday's friendly football match between Spain and Egypt, a section of Spanish supporters was heard chanting an offensive anti-Muslim slogan: "He who doesn't jump is Muslim." The incident, which occurred during the 0-0 draw, has been widely condemned by both the Spanish press and member
The Democratic Republic of Congo has secured its qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating Jamaica 1-0 in an intense intercontinental play-off final that required extra time. This momentous victory marks a truly historic event for the nation. It is indeed the first time in over fifty