[ FIFA has been warned of legal action from players and national leagues if it does not backtrack on adding new and bigger competitions to the congested calendar of men’s international soccer. FIFA is criticized for “unilateral decisions that benefit its own competitions and commercial interests” — including the World Cup and expanded 32-team Club … Read more
[ Barcelona’s Raphinha distraught after their exit from the UCL (Credit: AFP) Atletico is the 22nd team to qualify for the inaugural 32-team edition of the Club World Cup that will be played in cities across the U.S. from June 15-July 13 next year. The expanded format will be played every four years instead of … Read more
[ Last Updated: December 16, 2023, 11:43 IST Urawa Reds’ players celebrate at the end of the Soccer Club World Cup second round soccer match between Club Leon and Urawa Reds at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Al Ittihad was held down by Egyptian side … Read more
[ Published By: Ritayan Basu Last Updated: December 18, 2023, 14:02 IST Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (Credit: Twitter) Manchester United are looking to be the first English side to win FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he is “excited and very … Read more
