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This possible suspension comes amid increasing international pressure after the conflict in Gaza. Photo credit: Ververidis Vasilis/Shutterstock Union of European Football Associations is preparing a vote to suspend Israel from all international football competitions including the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The potential suspension is a result of increasing international pressure after the conflict in Gaza.  According to reports, …

Jan Virgili should be on your mind. The 19 year old winger was born and raised in Vilassar, Barcelona. Virgili stepped out onto the pitch on September 21 against Atletico Madrid and changed the mood in Son Moix instantly. Mallorca had struggled through a tough game until that point: weak in defence, held back by Diego Simeone’s men and trailing …

Jose Mourinho has returned to the place where it all began at age 62. Announced earlier this week as Benfica’s new head coach, The Special One made his return to Portuguese football with a statement victory: a 3–0 win away to AVS Futebol SAD on Saturday. The match at the Estádio do Clube Desportivo das Aves started with early drama, …

Dembélé, 28, recorded 35 goals and 16 assists across all competitions. Photo credit: Christian Bertrand/Shutterstock The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony took place this Monday, September 22 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, celebrating the world’s best footballers for their performances over the past season. In the men’s category, Ousmane Dembélé, the French forward for Paris Saint-Germain, was crowned winner …

Jose Mourinho could be reaching a full circle at 62. The man who branded himself as “The Benfica Coach” has been in the Benfica dugout for 25 years. The Special One It is about to make a sensational comeback. Bruno Lage was fired immediately after Benfica’s defeat to Qarabag, a 2-3 scoreline at home in the Champions League. Rui Costa, …

Lamine Yamal is a top favourite to take the Ballon d’Or shortly | Credit: Christian Bertrand/Shutterstock Lamine Yamal did not play Barcelona’s game against Valencia on Sunday, September 14, and team officials have “serious doubt” he’ll be available for Barça’s Champions League opener next Thursday, September 18.  Yamal, a leading candidate for the Ballon d’Or, is experiencing discomfort in his …

Real Madrid has already begun planning their defense for 2026. Their next defensive piece may come from Anfield. Reports in Spain suggest ‘los blancos’ are close to sealing an agreement with Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate, whose contract runs out next summer. Madrid’s interest has been evident for some time, but this move is much quicker than anyone expected. According to journalist …

Adrien Rabiot, Lamine Yamal and the Spanish and French national teams during a game between their respective teams. Credit: Maciej Rogowski Photo/Shutterstock Adrien Rabiot’s rollercoaster-year in France is about to take a brutal turn. The midfielder of 30 years, who left Juventus for Marseille on a free transfer in September last year, has been placed dramatically on the transfer list. …

By: Olivier Acuña Barba • Published: 21 Aug 2025 • 16:12 • 2 minutes read Volunteers are vital to the success of this event in many ways. They help make sure that fans get a memorable experience. The World Cup offers a unique experience for volunteers. Credit: FIFA Website| Credit: FIFA Website FIFA has released an official announcement announcing that the application …

By Using Olivier Acuña Barba • Published: 19 Aug 2025 • 11:24 • 2 minutes read Credit: Victor Velter/Shutterstock| Credit: Victor Velter/Shutterstock Former French international midfielder Lassana Diarra has lodged a 65-million-euro (£56m) lawsuit against FIFA and the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) in a Belgian court, his lawyers announced, according to several news reports. Diarra said that FIFA had failed to …