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Qatar and Morocco are among six Arab football associations that have publicly expressed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, despite growing criticism of his leadership following the collapse of a controversial private investment proposal. Six Arab Federations Express Support The football associations of Qatar, Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan and Mauritania issued a joint statement backing Infantino and reaffirming their confidence in his leadership. The statement highlighted the role of Arab football in strengthening cooperation and bringing communities together, while praising Infantino's efforts to

The Royal Dutch Football Association confirmed the appointment on Wednesday, ending its search for a successor to Ronald Koeman. Xavi, 46, returns to management for the first time since leaving Barcelona in 2024. The Spaniard described the role as a tremendous honour and said his football education at Barcelona, shaped by the ideas of Johan Cruyff and Rinus Michels, had given him a special connection to Dutch football. Xavi said the Netherlands’ tradition of attacking, possession-based football strongly appealed to him. While winning

Lionel Messi made an emotional return to Inter Miami on Wednesday, only days after the death of his father, but it was not enough to keep the club in the Leagues Cup: a 3-2 defeat to Club León at Nu Stadium sent the Herons out of the tournament. Named among the substitutes, the Argentine captain was introduced at halftime with Miami leading 1-0, replacing Dániel Pintér — the scorer of the home side’s opener — and drawing a thunderous standing ovation from the

Lionel Messi (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. His career spans legendary success with FC Barcelona, major achievements with Paris Saint‑Germain, and a new chapter with Inter Miami CF, along with historic triumphs for the Argentina national team. Early Life & Background Lionel Andrés Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. From a young age, he showed extraordinary football talent. However, he was diagnosed with

The Damaging Secrecy Surrounding Man City's FFP Case On January 16, Premier League CEO Richard Masters hinted at a significant proceeding against Manchester City involving 115 charges. However, the lack of transparency, from undisclosed hearing dates to the anonymous panel, is fostering skepticism and conspiracy theories. The secrecy surrounding the case raises concerns about accountability and the impact on fans who support the football ecosystem financially. Masters, in his parliamentary committee appearance, acknowledged a set date for the proceeding against Manchester City but

A22 Sports Management, a key player in the formation of the European Super League (ESL), has taken a bold step by making public a letter sent to UEFA, urging an immediate halt to what they claim is anticompetitive behavior. The move to publish the letter on social media platform X follows allegations by A22 that UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin mischaracterized their initial communication, prompting them to demand compliance with EU rules and court rulings. The letter, dispatched on Tuesday, accuses UEFA of engaging

As the winter transfer window opens in Europe, Bayer Leverkusen's attacking midfielder, Florian Wirtz, has become the center of attention for top clubs such as Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich. Sport Bild reports that despite a prior agreement for Wirtz to stay with the Bundesliga leaders until at least 2025, speculation is rife about a potential departure in 2024 or 2025. Florian Wirtz, a 20-year-old talent with a contract running until 2027, has caught the eye of major European clubs. His

The Ballon d’Or will not be awarded this year for the first time in its 64-year history after the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the football calendar, organisers France Football magazine said on Monday. The prestigious award, voted for by journalists, is an annual prize given to the best male footballer in the world since 1956. The women’s Ballon d’Or was first awarded in 2018. The 2019-20 season has been ravaged by the pandemic, with all the major European leagues suspending matches from