Mexico City/Atalanta – Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has announced his squad for upcoming international friendlies against Mexico and the United States, and notably absent from the roster is Cristiano Ronaldo. The decision comes as the 41-year-old Al Nassr forward continues his recovery from a hamstring injury sustained in late February, according to multiple reports. … Read more
Indonesia’s World Cup Aspirations, Emerging Talent and Focus on the FIFA Series The Indonesian national team continues to be a focal point of attention in Southeast Asian football, with recent developments spanning potential pathways to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the emergence of promising diaspora players, and preparations for the upcoming FIFA Series 2026. The … Read more
Guadalupe, Mexico – Persib Bandung is set to receive a significant financial windfall from FIFA following the call-up of defender Frans Putros to the Iraq national team for their crucial playoff towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FIFA has allocated $355 million (approximately Rp6 trillion) to be distributed among clubs whose players are called up … Read more
JAKARTA – A narrow path to the fifth round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying has opened for the Indonesian national team, fueled by the escalating geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The possibility, even as still remote, stems from logistical challenges facing other Asian nations due to airspace closures and ongoing conflict, creating a … Read more