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The eagerly anticipated draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be hosted in the United States of America, Mexico and Canada, took on a strange twist, combining geopolitics and global football. US President Donald Trump received the FIFA Peace Prize, the first ever. The ceremony, held at a star-studded gala in the nation’s capital, kicked off with operatic …

The Juan Francisco Funes era got off to the perfect start as Malaga CF staged a heart-stopping comeback to beat Mirandés 3-2 in the dying moments of their clash at La Rosaleda on Sunday night. Einar Galilea, the Malaga defender, scored the winning goal in the last minute of extra time to ensure that the new manager began his reign …

SPAIN will face reigning champions Italy in Sunday’s Davis Cup final after beating Germany in a deciding doubles match – despite the absence of injured world number one and six-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz. It is the first time that six-time champions Spain have reached the final of the ‘World Cup of Tennis’ since 2019. They will face off …

After the dismissal of Sergio Pellicer, Malaga CF has named Juan Francisco Funes their new head coach. The 42-year-old steps up from Atletico Malagueño in a move that mirrors Pellicer’s own first appointment when he replaced Víctor Sánchez del Amo. Loren Juarros was the sporting director of the club during this process. After Pellicer’s dismissal, they had assessed several candidates. …

Haiti qualifies to the 2026 World Cup Credit: Screenshot CBS Sports + FHF Fédération Haïtienne de football, collage by EWN Haiti’s qualification to the 2026 World Cup was sealed on Tuesday evening. It is nothing less than surreal. A fairytale born of chaos unimaginable.  It’s the first time the Caribbean country has made it to the finals since 1974, and …

It is now the day. Malaga CF considered sacking Sergio Pellicer a couple of weeks ago. But the first team’s performance in home matches on La Rosaleda Stadium prompted them to abandon the idea. But the away games were weighing on the credibility of the team and the coach, until yesterday evening’s defeat in León came full circle. The club …

Malaga CF suffered another setback in their troubled season after losing 1–0 away to Cultural Leonesa on Monday night, a result that deepened their crisis and placed head coach Sergio Pellicer’s position under serious threat. The visitors travelled to León needing both a win and an improved display yet achieved neither, falling to a first-half strike from Lucas Ribeiro and …

Parrott’s hat trick sends Ireland to the playoffs after a historic, emotional week. Photo Credit: Troy Parrott on Instagram Ireland’s entire nation is celebrating the Irish National Team’s hat-trick of victories to reach the World Cup playoffs. It was a thrilling game that saw fans tearing their hair out in joy and tears of happiness. Ireland forward Troy Parrott propelled …

Cristiano Ronaldo. Credit: Instagram @cristiano Cristiano Ronaldo You could miss the beginning of the World Cup 2026 The first red card of his Portugal career was issued during the shock 2-0 defeat by Ireland on Thursday November 13. The 40-year old is now facing a multiple-match ban under FIFA’s rules for his violent conduct. Ronaldo made a public promise to …

LUIS Rubiales, the disgraced former chief of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), was pelted with eggs at a book launch event in Madrid on Thursday night – by his own uncle. The 48-year old was talking about his new book. Matar a Rubiales (‘Killing Rubiales’) when an audience member launched three eggs towards the stage after shouting: “Don’t worry, nothing’s …