EU MPs from the Greens, Social Democrats, Liberals and Left have it Uefa called upon to take a clearer position at the 2026 World Cup in the USA and to examine possible consequences, including boycotts. In a letter to the UEFA leadership, from which the Spiegel quoted, the MPs warn against an erosion of football’s … Read more
In February 2022, FIFA and UEFA issued a joint statement announcing the exclusion of the Russian national team from the 2022 World Cup and at the same time the suspension of the participation of all Russian teams in international football competitions “until further notice.” FIFA President Infantino wants to lift the ban on Russian football … Read more
Gianni Infantino wants to enable Russian football teams to take part in international competitions again. “Oh, definitely. We have to. Yes… at least at youth level,” replied the president of the world football governing body Fifa when asked in an interview by British broadcaster Sky whether FIFA should lift its ban. “This ban has achieved … Read more
Bielefeld. Stefan Ortega Moreno has found a new employer. The former Arminia Bielefeld goalkeeper is moving from Manchester City to Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League. After a successful medical check, the 33-year-old was introduced to his new club on Sunday. Ortega Moreno moved from then first division relegated Bielefeld to top English club … Read more
The Greens lost their coach’s last game against Boulogne-sur-Mer (1-0). For the last on the bench of its coach Eirik Horneland, Saint-Étienne conceded a second setback on Saturday, against Boulogne-sur-Mer (1-0), during the 21st day of Ligue 2. Fifth, the Stéphanois had the opportunity to get back to one point of the podium and above … Read more
30/01/2026 18:27hs. With the comeback against Napoli last Wednesday, Chelsea secured sixth place in the table and a place in the round of 16 of the Champions Leaguealong with four other English teams. That location would allow them to play the first leg as a visitor and define the series at home, but a UEFA … Read more
16 clubs on track for the play-offs, those who finished between 9th and 24th place in the league phase standings. The first eight (Arsenal, Bayern, Liverpool, Tottenham, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting, Manchester City) are qualified for the eighth (10/11 and 17/18 March), while the last 12 – including OM and Naples – are eliminated. Top seeds … Read more
Paris. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter was in favor of fans not traveling to the United States during the 2026 World Cup, which will be held from June 11 to July 19, for security reasons. “To the fans, just one piece of advice: avoid the United States! I think Mark Pieth is right to question … Read more
Mohammed VI believes that “once the passion has subsided” after Morocco-Senegal, “the inter-African fraternity will naturally take over”. The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, said Thursday that he was confident that “the inter-African fraternity” would prevail after the “unfortunate incidents” which marred the CAN final between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat. “Nothing can alter the … Read more
FC Bayern will play against Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the final home game of the Champions League group stage. There are no fans in the lower south curve during the game. The reason is a suspension and a decision by the club. This causes trouble. It was a very unusual picture that the spectators in … Read more