The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president for the 2027-2031 term, citing concerns over "failures in good governance" after his proposal to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights was abandoned due to strong opposition.
The Football Association (FA) formally withdrew its support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as Fifa president, citing governance failures. This move follows similar actions by the Welsh FA and Finland, intensifying pressure on Infantino amidst growing European opposition to his leadership.
The Football Association (FA) has formally withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as Fifa president, citing governance failures. This follows similar moves by the Welsh FA and the Football Association of Finland, adding to pressure on Infantino's leadership ahead of the 2027-2031 term.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed Mykhailo Mudryk will rejoin the team in Hong Kong after his four-year doping ban for meldonium was successfully appealed with the Football Association and WADA, expressing happiness for the Ukrainian winger.
Chelsea has been fined £10m and received a suspended two-window transfer ban for 74 breaches of FA rules regarding secret payments to agents between 2009 and 2022, self-reported by new owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. A suspended six-point deduction was set aside on appeal.
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert faces three FA misconduct charges for his role in the Spygate scandal, which led to the club's expulsion from the Championship play-offs and a four-point deduction for the upcoming season. Eckert has until next Tuesday to respond.
England's men's amputee football team, 2023 Nations League champions, faces a £50,000 funding gap for the November World Cup in Mexico. Despite FA support for six other para teams, amputee football isn't funded, forcing the volunteer-run charity to rely on donations and public appeals.
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert faces a lengthy FA suspension for three counts of misconduct related to the "Spygate" scandal, involving covertly observing Championship training sessions. This follows the club's four-point deduction by the EFL and a FIFA ban precedent for similar actions.
England's World Cup base camp in Kansas City has led to extensive travel, averaging 1,842 miles per game, far exceeding rivals like France and Norway, potentially impacting player performance.
The FA is reviewing Jarell Quansah's red card in England's win over Mexico, potentially appealing after Folarin Balogun's ban was suspended by FIFA following US intervention. Quansah's challenge was deemed serious foul play.
Harry Kane scored two late goals to rescue England from a disastrous 1-0 defeat against DR Congo in the World Cup. The dramatic turnaround at Atlanta Stadium not only secured progression to the last 16 but also eased pressure on manager Thomas Tuchel.
Germany's head coach Julian Nagelsmann stated he will not resign following their World Cup elimination by Paraguay. Despite criticism, he expressed a desire to continue if the German FA supports him, acknowledging the team's underperformance and the difficulty of facing an ultra-defensive opponent.
England's World Cup team is embracing "Wonderwall" by Oasis as their anthem, fostering connection between players and fans after a 4-2 win over Croatia. Coach Thomas Tuchel aims to replicate this momentum against Ghana, emphasizing speed, physicality, and risk-taking in their "guitar-rock football" style.
England players will decide whether to shake hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey, who faces rape charges, ahead of their World Cup match. Partey was denied entry to Canada but granted a US visa. Other World Cup players also face similar accusations.
Prof John Brewer, England's first head of human performance for Italia 90, used early tech like BBC microcomputers and Polar heart-rate monitors to assess player fitness. Despite initial suspicion, his methods proved players adapted to the heat, enabling a high-tempo game. This contrasts sharply with today's advanced wearables and hyperbaric chambers, marking a significant evolution in football sports science.
Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers spoke candidly about issues within the England camp at Euro 2024, citing a lack of hierarchy and connection. They highlighted the absence of Jordan Henderson's leadership, which new head coach Thomas Tuchel aims to restore for the upcoming World Cup.
England's World Cup team has settled into their Kansas City base, Swope Soccer Village, with robust security measures and exclusive hotel accommodation. Despite initial concerns about openness and a minor kit theft, the team feels secure and welcomed by enthusiastic locals.
The Women's Super League and West Ham United women's team were reportedly unaware of restrictions placed on major shareholder David Sullivan's interaction with the team due to a safeguarding investigation opened in 2023. Seven women have accused the 77-year-old of predatory behavior, which he denies.
An alliance of 52 Women's National League clubs has written to the FA opposing plans to add Women's Super League academy sides to the third tier, demanding a vote on the matter due to concerns over the consultation process and potential impact on established teams.
West Ham shareholder David Sullivan resigned as director and co-chair after allegations of abusing power and preying on women for sex surfaced. He denies claims dating back to the 1980s and 90s, calling a safeguarding investigation a "negotiated and temporary agreement" related to an alleged 1981 event that "never happened".
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has been banned from contacting the club's women's and youth teams for three years due to safeguarding concerns following an FA investigation into allegations of misconduct. Sullivan denies the claims, calling them "factually incorrect" and "decades-old".
FIFA is expanding its AI-powered social media protection service to reduce abusive messages for teams and players at the 2026 World Cup, with several Premier League clubs already utilizing similar technology to filter out racist, homophobic, and misogynist content.
Southampton's head coach Tonda Eckert has apologized for orchestrating a spying scandal that led to the club's exclusion from the Championship playoff final. Owner Dragan Solak, however, expressed full support for Eckert, aiming for Premier League promotion next season.
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has apologized for orchestrating the "Spygate" scandal, which led to the club being removed from Championship playoff contention. Owner Dragan Solak expressed full support for Eckert, aiming for Premier League promotion.
