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Rangers host Celtic at Ibrox on Sunday in the first Old Firm meeting of the season, with a Scottish League Cup semi-final place on the line. The game takes place without away fans, both clubs arrive after painful European exits, and Derek McInnes and Martin O'Neill prepare for their first derby as managers.
Javi
·7 min read
Morocco's prime minister has told the head of the country's football federation to stop promising that Casablanca will host the 2030 World Cup final. Spain's federation president insists the showpiece should be played in Spain, leaving the venue for the biggest match of the tournament wide open.
Matt·5 min read
Leeds United forward Noah Okafor has announced he will no longer play for Switzerland as long as Murat Yakin stays on as head coach. The 26-year-old says his decision is not about limited game time at the World Cup, but about broken trust with the current leadership. The Swiss FA has been informed and respects his choice.
Natilla·5 min read
The French Football Federation announced on Thursday that it will no longer back Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election as FIFA president. France joins the British and Irish federations, which had already withdrawn their endorsement in previous weeks. The decision follows the controversy over a private investment project that was abandoned after pressure from three continental confederations.
Matt·5 min read
Carlo Ancelotti announced Brazil's squad on Wednesday for the upcoming friendlies against Australia and India. Endrick earns a place in the list despite having yet to play an official match for Real Madrid this season due to physical issues. The head coach is doubling down on his faith in the young forward as the national team starts a new cycle.
varela·4 min read
Carlo Ancelotti has unveiled his first Brazil squad since the 2026 World Cup and confirmed he will stay in charge of the national team. The Italian coach talks about a fresh cycle, time to rebuild and a new generation of players as Brazil aim to arrive at the 2030 World Cup in better shape.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Napoli have confirmed that Scott McTominay's heart surgery was a complete success, with the Scotland midfielder expected to resume training later this month. The 29-year-old underwent a cardiac ablation in Manchester on Tuesday morning to correct a mild benign arrhythmia detected after a Serie A match in late August.
varela·5 min read
Mauricio Pochettino plans to call up a mix of experienced players and emerging talents for the U.S. men's national team's first matches after the World Cup. The head coach is working from a pool of about 100 players before trimming it to 26 for fall friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada.
Matt·7 min read
Slaven Bilic confirmed Luka Modric's continuity with Croatia on Monday by naming him in the squad for the four Nations League matches scheduled between late September and early October. The Milan midfielder will turn 41 this Wednesday and already has 202 caps for his country.
varela·5 min read
Gianni Infantino was in Katowice for the opening match of the U-20 Women's World Cup, where hosts Poland beat Argentina 3-0. The FIFA president praised the expansion of the tournament to 24 teams but refused to address his abandoned plan to privatize competitions or his possible run for re-election in 2027. European sides are competing despite UEFA's suspended boycott threat.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read