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Casablanca: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reportedly offered Morocco the opportunity to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final in exchange for political backing as he battles growing opposition ahead of the 2027 FIFA presidential election, according to multiple media reports. The reports emerged as Infantino travelled to Morocco for a series of meetings with FIFA officials and African football leaders following the collapse of his controversial proposal to sell a stake in FIFA's future commercial revenues. The failed plan has triggered criticism

FIFA has announced disciplinary charges against three members of Argentina's national team following the heated conclusion of the FIFA World Cup final on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time. Midfielder Leandro Paredes, defender Nahuel Molina, and assistant coach Roberto Ayala are facing assault-related allegations stemming from incidents that occurred after the final whistle. Assault Allegations Against Argentina Trio According to FIFA: Ayala later apologized for the incident but claimed he reacted to something Olmo

Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala has apologised for his involvement in the post-match altercation following the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, where Spain defeated Argentina 1-0. His comments come as FIFA continues its disciplinary investigation into the chaotic scenes that unfolded after the final whistle. Ayala Issues Public Apology Speaking to Valencia Capital Radio, Ayala acknowledged that his actions were inappropriate and accepted responsibility for the incident. "Of course I'm sorry. Given my position, I cannot allow a feeling, or whatever I might

Lionel Messi's dream of ending his legendary FIFA World Cup career with another title came to a heartbreaking end as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The 39-year-old captain, who inspired Argentina's remarkable run to the final, was left in tears after the final whistle as Spain claimed their second World Cup crown. Messi's Brilliant Tournament Ends in Heartbreak Messi delivered another unforgettable World Cup campaign, scoring eight goals and providing two assists, including a

Spain defeated Argentina in record-breaking extra time 1-0 to win the Football World Cup of 2026 at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Ferran Torres, who was named man-of-the-match scoring the winning 106th minute goal that clinched a second title for Spain La Roja completely controlled the match for the full 90 minutes, with Argentina defending resiliently but failing to register a single shot on target—or even one attempt in general. They ended the day facing 20 shots to zero over

Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with a dominant 2-0 victory over France in the first semifinal at Dallas Stadium. The European champions ended France's hopes of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final with a disciplined performance that kept Kylian Mbappé and the French attack largely quiet. Oyarzabal and Porro Seal Spain's Victory Spain took the lead in the 22nd minute after Lamine Yamal won a penalty following a foul by Lucas Digne. Mikel Oyarzabal calmly converted

Spain sent a strong message to their FIFA World Cup rivals with a convincing 3-0 victory over Austria, securing their place in the Round of 16 with another dominant performance. A brilliant brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a goal from Pedro Porro helped La Roja continue their impressive campaign, while their rock-solid defence extended its remarkable run without conceding a goal. Despite a cautious start to the tournament, Spain have now emerged as one of the strongest contenders for the title, combining attacking

While stars like Lamine Yamal and Marc Cucurella often grab the headlines, Mikel Oyarzabal continues to let his performances do the talking. The Real Sociedad forward delivered another standout display by scoring twice in Spain's 3-0 victory over Austria, strengthening his position in the race for the World Cup Golden Boot. Despite his match-winning performance, much of the attention remained on Cucurella's assists and Spain's attacking flair. For Oyarzabal, however, staying away from the spotlight has always been part of his character. Just

The Indian men hockey team will now focus on Spain as they vie for the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Following a difficult competition, both teams are committed to earning a spot on the winner's platform. India, renowned for its strategic expertise and solid defensive tactics, will encounter Spain's attacking approach and fast breakaways in what is anticipated to be a fierce and exciting game. Following a heart-breaking 2-3 defeat against current World Champions Germany in an intense semi-final that went

In a captivating men semifinal match at the Paris Olympics 2024, Spain edged out Morocco with a 2-1 victory, securing their place in the final. This clash between two talented teams was marked by skill, strategy, and sheer determination, providing fans with an exhilarating experience from start to finish. First Half: Tense Beginnings The match kicked off at the iconic Stade de France, with both teams eager to assert dominance early on. Spain, known for their precise passing and possession-based play, began by

Spain Secures Historic European Gold in Water Polo Clash Spain clinched a remarkable victory against reigning champion Croatia in the European men’s water polo championships, winning 11-10. The flawless 3-0 final quarter performance led Spain to their first crown after reaching the finals four times. Alvaro Granados, crowned Most Valuable Player, played a pivotal role, scoring three crucial goals, including the match-winner. Croatia, aiming for a third title, couldn't hold their lead, and Spain's magical final eight minutes secured their historic win. Crowning

Netherlands secures its sixth European title in women's water polo with a last-gasp goal from Bente Rogge, defeating Spain 8-7. Greece secures the European Olympic Games qualification berth with a 7-6 victory over Italy in the bronze-medal final. The bronze-medal match winner also earned the European Olympic berth. Despite Spain leading 2-0 early, the Netherlands dominated, leading 5-3 at halftime and 6-5 at the final break. Rogge's last-minute goal secured the historic sixth European title for the Netherlands. Greece led the bronze-medal match

Australian tennis sensation Alex de Minaur and his British girlfriend Katie Boulter recently treated fans to a glimpse of their joyous retreat in Alicante, Spain. After successful campaigns on their respective pro tours in 2023, the couple decided to unwind and make the most of their off-season together. The 'Happy Place' Chronicles: Katie Boulter took to her Instagram on December 11 to share her "happy place" with followers. The post featured a carousel of images capturing the couple's day out on the hills

Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut has been ruled out of the Davis Cup after suffering an abdominal injury in training and will be replaced by Albert Ramos, the Spanish tennis federation said. World number 19 Bautista Agut, who helped Spain clinch the 2019 title against Canada in the inaugural edition of the revamped event, was the highest-ranked singles player in the team. Ramos, 33, will join Pablo Carreno Busta, Feliciano Lopez, Marcel Granollers and 18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz, who will be making his Davis Cup

Midfielder Gavi became Spain's youngest ever international in Wednesday's Nations League semi-final victory over Italy and immediately showed why coach Luis Enrique had the faith to throw him into the side at 17 years and 62 days old. Despite having made only three starts for his club Barcelona, Enrique opted to start Gavi in a three-man midfield against the European champions at the San Siro. Up against the likes of Marco Verratti and Jorginho, Gavi showed no signs of being overawed, producing a

Slovenia's Primoz Roglic wrapped up a third straight Vuelta a Espana after claiming victory in the final stage, a 33.8km time trial. Roglic, the Olympic time trial champion, beat second-placed Magnus Cort Nielsen by 14 seconds and became the third rider to win a third Vuelta.Roglic won by four minutes 42 seconds overall - the biggest winning margin at a Vuelta since Alex Zuelle in 1997. Enric Mas and Jack Haig completed the podium, with Briton Adam Yates fourth. "It's the last stage

REUTERS Italy reached the Euro 2020 final after edging Spain 4-2 on penalties following a compelling 1-1 draw after extra time on Tuesday, completing a remarkable revival after failing to qualify for the last World Cup. Jorginho coolly rolled the decisive kick past Spain keeper Unai Simon in the semi-final at Wembley after Alvaro Morata had been thwarted by a fine save from Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma and Dani Olmo had blasted his effort over the bar. Italy's substitutes and coaching staff poured on

MADRID: Sergio Busquets has left Spain's pre-Euro 2020 training camp after testing positive for COVID-19, the country's football federation (RFEF) announced on Sunday (Jun 6). In a statement, the RFEF said Spain captain Busquets, 32, tested positive earlier on Sunday, with the rest of the squad all testing negative. The RFEF added that those who have been in close contact with Barcelona midfielder Busquets "will remain isolated" as a preventative measure. The squad will carry out individual training programmes in the build-up to

MADRID: Spain's Olympic women's singles Badminton champion Carolina Marin confirmed on Tuesday (Jun 1) that she is unable to defend her crown in Tokyo due to a knee injury. Marin, a five-time European and three-time world champion who beat Pusarla Venkata Sindhu of India to claim gold at the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016, said she has torn her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and both meniscus in her left knee. "After examinations during the weekend and the medical consultation, I confirm that

Spain and Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos faced a new setback in a season littered with injury problems when his club said on Tuesday he had tested positive for COVID-19. Ramos has been nursing a calf injury since April 1 which led him to miss his side’s 3-1 win over Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final first leg and Saturday’s 2-1 victory over rivals Barcelona in La Liga. The central defender, 35, who underwent knee surgery in February, had already been ruled out