Socceroos winger Nestory Irankunda expressed disappointment over Pauline Hanson's call to end multiculturalism, stating the comments upset players during the World Cup. Irankunda, who has a refugee background, rejected the senator's generalizations about migrants.
Son Heung-min's 4-match scoring streak in MLS ends as LAFC loses 1-0 to San Diego FC; Son had scoring chances but was held goalless, picking up a yellow card in the process.
Manchester City suffered a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield, marking a difficult start for new manager Enzo Maresca. The match exposed significant defensive lapses, midfield instability, and concerns over squad depth following Pep Guardiola's departure.
FIFA has confirmed that chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has left the governing body after two years, following his public criticism of president Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup.
Professional soccer player Homero Calderón has been held in an ICE detention center in Georgia for five months despite having pending visa applications, highlighting broader immigration processing backlogs under the Trump administration.
The Korean Football Association issued a public apology addressing past allegations of providing sexual favours to foreign referees in 2011 and 2012. The apology coincides with a police raid on KFA offices regarding the controversial appointment of former coach Hong Myung-bo.
Socceroos centre back Cameron Burgess suffered a possible Achilles injury playing for Swansea City against Birmingham City, putting his Asian Cup hopes in jeopardy.
Fox Corp reported a 28% increase in fourth-quarter revenue to $4.21bn, driven by advertising income from broadcasting the Fifa World Cup, strong performance at streaming platform Tubi, and political advertising.
Major League Soccer owners voted to name LAFC co-owner Larry Berg as their next commissioner, succeeding Don Garber on January 1, 2027. Berg steps into the role amid upcoming labor talks, media rights expirations, and a calendar shift.
As the NWSL reaches its midway point, the Washington Spirit remain a top-two contender, showcasing sustained excellence and strategic international recruitment despite roster turnover and league-wide parity.
TS Galaxy goalkeeper Sipho Maseti was given a straight red card in stoppage time for handling the ball outside the penalty area, mistakenly believing he was inside due to dual rugby-football field markings, in a 2-2 draw against Siwelele FC.
Major League Soccer owners voted to appoint LAFC co-managing owner Larry Berg as the league's next commissioner, succeeding Don Garber starting January 1, 2027.
Larry Berg, co-owner of LAFC, is named the next MLS commissioner, succeeding Don Garber in 2028. Garber, who transformed MLS into a multibillion-dollar league, will remain chairman until 2027.
Talks are progressing between Vinícius Júnior and Arsenal regarding personal terms, a move that would see the Brazilian forward potentially leave Real Madrid. Arsenal seeks to strengthen its left side, while Madrid aims to offload his high wages and balance its squad.
Mauricio Pochettino has re-signed with the US men's national team through the 2030 World Cup, following a successful initial spell. The decision, however, faces skepticism due to Pochettino's potential interest in club jobs, the changed nature of the USMNT's upcoming schedule, and historical struggles of second-cycle managers.
US men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has extended his contract with the US Soccer Federation through 2030, despite the team's last-16 World Cup exit. The deal, primarily funded by Ken Griffin, includes an expanded role for Pochettino.
Robert Lewandowski scored two goals on his home debut, leading the Chicago Fire to a 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC, marking Chicago's first MLS win since the international break. The article also covers other MLS results, including Lionel Messi's return for Inter Miami.
Teenage Socceroo Lucas Herrington is reportedly close to a record-breaking transfer to Premier League club Hull City from MLS's Colorado Rapids. The deal, estimated between $35M-$38M, would surpass Harry Souttar's $23M Australian transfer record, with Hull City owner Acun Ilicali confirming interest and a decision expected within a week.
Carlos Cordeiro resigned as Gianni Infantino's senior adviser at FIFA, protesting a proposal to sell a World Cup stake, calling it "a bad deal for football." This adds to pressure on Infantino, who faces united opposition from major confederations like UEFA, Concacaf, and AFC, threatening his leadership.
UEFA announced it will boycott FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, if FIFA proceeds with its plan to sell a 20% stake in a new commercial entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise, to private investors. Concacaf also rejected the proposal, which has drawn scrutiny due to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's ties to Joshua Kushner's firm.
Nach der Trennung von Julian Nagelsmann wurde der bisherige Red Bull-Fußballchef Klopp vom Unternehmen freigegeben, um Bundestrainer zu werden. Der DFB zahlte eine Million Euro an die Stiftung ›Wings for Life‹ und vereinbarte drei Länderspiele in Leipzig. Roger Schmidt übernimmt Klopps Rolle bei Red Bull.
Major League Soccer aims to capitalize on World Cup momentum by acquiring veteran international stars like Casemiro, Griezmann, and Lewandowski, while simultaneously facing the challenge of retaining its best young homegrown players who often leave for European clubs, highlighting a strategic tension in the league's growth.
UEFA has threatened a boycott of the men's and women's World Cup by its members if FIFA proceeds with a controversial plan to sell stakes in the tournament's commercial rights to private investors, sparking widespread concern among football bodies.
Akbar Majeed's documentary "Can We Kick It?" examines US soccer's historical failure to engage Black communities, highlighting socioeconomic barriers like the "pay-to-play" system and the sport's cultural disconnect despite the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
