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The tenth most expensive signing of all time, Yan Diomande is now a Real Madrid player. Photo: Getty Images
Transfers

Yan Diomande breaks into the top 10 most expensive transfers in history

The arrival of Yan Diomande at Real Madrid has shaken up the transfer market, placing the young Ivorian among the ten most expensive signings of all time. The official transfer of Yan Diomande to Real Madrid marks a defining chapter in the current European transfer window. The 19-year-old forward, who had been coveted by giants […]

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images / Jogada10
International

FIFPro denounces FIFA’s ‘abuse of power’ in World Cup scandal

The global players’ union condemns “abuse of power” by FIFA following a secret plan to commercialize the World Cup. FIFPro, the global representative body for professional football players, issued a strong manifesto on Thursday (6) against FIFA’s management. The trigger for the harsh criticism was the scandal surrounding the creation of Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE), […]

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International

FIFA backs down on plan to sell shares following UEFA boycott

FIFA retreats on plan to sell shares following intense pressure from UEFA, securing European participation in future tournaments. FIFA announced on Tuesday (28) that it has abandoned its plan to sell minority stakes in competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors. The decision follows strong opposition led by UEFA, which threatened to boycott the […]

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Injuries

Paquetá Returns to Flamengo Training, to Give Interview on Monday

Lucas Paquetá is back training with Flamengo after injury, with medical clearance confirmed. The midfielder will give an interview on Monday to detail his return. Flamengo fans received excellent news with the return of Lucas Paquetá to the training grounds at CT Ninho do Urubu. The midfielder, who had been sidelined due to an injury, […]

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a meeting with Donald Trump — Photo: Evan Vucci TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/REUTERS
International

FIFA scraps plans to sell World Cup shares following internal divisions

Gianni Infantino backtracks and cancels a multi-billion dollar project to privatize FIFA competitions following intense political pressure from European and American confederations. The proposal to overhaul FIFA’s management model suffered a definitive setback this Friday. In a strategic maneuver that lasted only three days, the organization’s president, Gianni Infantino, officially abandoned the plan to create […]

Salman Bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa during an AFC event. Photo: Disclosure/AFC / Esporte News Mundo
International

AFC joins UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA’s Infantino-backed project

Crisis at the top of world football deepens as AFC formally rejects FIFA project, creating a majority against the initiative led by Gianni Infantino. The political landscape at the helm of global football reached a boiling point this Friday (31). The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) officially announced its decision to reject FIFA’s proposal to create […]

World Cup trophy. (Photo: Disclosure/FIFA)
International

FIFA Explores Expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 Teams

FIFA has taken a decisive step to increase the size of the 2030 World Cup, initiating formal studies to expand the tournament to 64 teams. The structure of world football could undergo a radical transformation in the coming years. An internal FIFA document, revealed by journalist Martyn Ziegler, confirmed that football’s governing body has begun […]

Spain players celebrate a goal in the semifinal against France — Photo: Reuters/Maria Lysaker
International

Spain Eliminates France in World Cup, Matches World Record for Unbeaten Streak

Spain, with grit and talent, not only punched its ticket to the World Cup final but also matched a historic unbeaten streak that resonates in the global football world. The Spanish national team made history by overcoming France in the World Cup semifinals, securing not only a spot in the grand final but also etching […]

CBF to meet with state federation presidents and organization vice-presidents this Tuesday (14). Credit: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF
International

CBF Aligns Goals and Lays Groundwork for 2027 Women’s World Cup

CBF and Federations Join Forces to Chart Future of Brazilian Football, with Full Focus on the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) held a crucial meeting with the presidents of the state federations and its own vice-presidents, marking a new chapter in the administration of the country’s most popular sport. […]

Argentina's Lionel Messi points at Spain's Marc Cucurella while complaining to the referee. Credit: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP
International

Argentine Fans’ Petition Calls for World Cup Final Annulment After Loss to Spain

Argentine Fans Create Petition with Over 67,000 Signatures Demanding Annulment of World Cup Final After Controversial Loss to Spain. Argentina‘s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final continues to generate controversy off the field. In a move reflecting the indignation of a portion of the Argentine fan base, a digital petition has already […]

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