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The Africa Cup of Nations may not move to a four-year cycle after all. CAF president Patrice Motsepe confirmed in Cape Verde that the governing body is reviewing the proposed change, which had drawn widespread criticism from national associations across the continent.
Javi
·4 min read
Diego Pablo Simeone has shared words of appreciation for Lionel Messi after the Argentine star announced his retirement from international football. The Atlético de Madrid coach praised his sporting legacy and, above all, his personal growth over more than two decades at the top. For Simeone, Messi taught Argentines to keep fighting even when things do not go well.
Matt·4 min read
Argentine prosecutors requested a twelve-year prison sentence on Thursday for Leopoldo Luque, Diego Maradona's personal physician. The neurosurgeon faces charges of simple homicide with eventual intent. Penalties of four to ten years were also sought for five other defendants, while a seventh was recommended for acquittal.
Javi·5 min read
Victor Montagliani has decided to seek a final term as Concacaf president rather than challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency in March. His withdrawal removes one of Infantino's strongest potential rivals and leaves UEFA searching for a unifying candidate before the 18 November deadline. Aleksander Ceferin, meanwhile, will run for a fourth term as UEFA president.
Matt·6 min read
Gianni Infantino's path to re-election as FIFA president in March 2027 has become clearer. Victor Montagliani, the Canadian official considered a potential alternative candidate, has decided to remain at the helm of CONCACAF. UEFA, which led the opposition to Infantino, loses one of its most highly rated options.
Natilla·5 min read
Aleksander Ceferin announced in Berlin on Thursday that he intends to seek a fourth term as UEFA president, with the vote set for the 2026 UEFA Congress in Astana. The decision comes as European football's governing body pushes to find a credible challenger to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Natilla·7 min read
Gianni Infantino has received a major boost ahead of the FIFA presidential election in March. All 54 member associations of the Confederation of African Football have announced their unanimous and unconditional support for his candidacy. The announcement came during a strategy conference in Cape Verde, after he promised further investment in African football.
varela·6 min read
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has announced the departure of Jorge Vilda as head coach of the women's national team. French coach Eric Blahic will take charge of the Atlas Lionesses for October's friendlies against Uzbekistan. Vilda leaves the role after guiding Morocco to a place at the 2026 World Cup in Brazil.
varela·4 min read
Laos international Soukphachan Lueanthala has been arrested in connection with alleged match-fixing during the 2026 Asean Championship. The country's football federation referred the case to police after detecting signs of bribery, illegal gambling and result manipulation.
Matt·5 min read
The U.S. men's national team opened the post-World Cup cycle with a clear commitment to the future. Mauricio Pochettino handed out 13 first caps during the fall friendlies, and his team closed the window with four straight wins over Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada. Julian Hall led the newcomers with three goals, while 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan scored his first senior international goal.
Matt·8 min read