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Arsene Wenger Defends Club World Cup, Rebuffs Jurgen Klopp’s Criticism
Arsene Wenger, FIFA's chief of global football development, has defended the expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, labeling it a "fantastic competition" in direct response to recent criticism from former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
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Lyon Win Relegation Reprieve, Throwing Crystal Palace’s European Hopes into Doubt
Olympique Lyonnais has secured a dramatic last-minute stay in France’s top flight after successfully appealing its administrative relegation to Ligue 2, the French Football Federation confirmed on Wednesday. The decision overturns a June…
Diogo Jota Was Likely Speeding Before Fatal Crash, Say Spanish Police
Spanish police investigating the fatal car crash that killed Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, have said that preliminary evidence suggests the footballer was driving and that "possible excessive speed" was a…
East Bengal Held to a 1-1 Draw by 10-Man Suruchi Sangha
East Bengal were forced to share points in their second fixture of the Calcutta Football League (CFL) 2025-26, following a 1-1 draw against a resilient Suruchi Sangha side at the Bankimanjali Stadium in Naihati. Despite taking the lead and…
Liverpool and Portugal Forward Diogo Jota Dies in Car Accident
Liverpool and Portugal international forward Diogo Jota, 28, has died in a car crash in Spain, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and Spanish authorities confirmed on Thursday. His brother, 26-year-old Andre Silva, also a professional…
AC Monza Sale Marks End of Berlusconi’s Football Dynasty
The family of the late Italian prime minister and media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi has agreed to sell Serie A club AC Monza to the U.S.-based investment firm Beckett Layne Ventures (BLV), marking the definitive end of the Berlusconi era in…
World Cup Ambition behind Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr decision
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that his ambition to be in peak condition for a record sixth World Cup appearance in 2026 was the primary reason for extending his contract with Al-Nassr and rejecting offers to play in this summer's FIFA Club…
Expanded Club World Cup is football’s ‘worst idea ever’ – Klopp
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has strongly criticized the new, expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, labeling it "the worst idea ever implemented in football" due to grave concerns over player welfare and fixture congestion.
Klopp,…
China Sack Head Coach Branko Ivankovic After Failed World Cup Qualification Bid
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has dismissed national team head coach Branko Ivankovic following the team's elimination from the qualifying campaign for the 2026 fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup" target="_blank" rel="noopener…
Lyon Included in Ligue 1 Fixtures Despite Relegation
Olympique Lyonnais have been included in the 2025-26 Ligue 1 fixture list despite their recent administrative relegation, a decision that comes as the club announced it has reached a key agreement with European football's governing body.…