Recently on the sidelines of the Paris Olympics, FIFA received formal bid books from leaders of seven member federations who are exclusive bidders for the World Cups of 2030 and 2034. The 2030 World Cup is unique in that it is set to be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, with each
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After leading Denmark to the semifinals of the 2021 Euros and the group stage of the 2022 World Cup, coach Kasper Hjulmand made the surprising decision to step down from his position. In his statement, Hjulmand expressed the need for new energy within the team following their elimination in the round of 16 at the
The chaos that unfolded at the Hard Rock Stadium during the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia was a clear indication of the lack of adequate crowd control measures in place. The stadium authorities pointed fingers at CONMEBOL, stating that they followed security recommendations provided by the organizing body. However, the fact that ticketless
After Gareth Southgate’s resignation following the Euro 2024 final defeat, the English Football Association (FA) is now on the lookout for the next England manager. Southgate’s tenure, which included two Euros finals, one World Cup semifinal, and another quarterfinal, showcased a level of consistency not seen in England’s history. As the FA begins their search,
The recent incident at the Copa América semifinal between Uruguay and Colombia in Charlotte has raised concerns over the safety and security of major sporting events. The Uruguay forward Darwin Núñez entered the stands and brawled with supporters after his team’s defeat, prompting a formal investigation by CONMEBOL. This has led to questions about the
The Football Association (FA) has made it clear that they want Gareth Southgate to continue his role as England manager beyond the Euro 2024 final against Spain. Sources have revealed to ESPN that the FA is eager for Southgate to stay on regardless of the outcome of the match. This decision comes as Southgate’s current
United States Soccer has reportedly reached out to potential candidates to replace Gregg Berhalter, who was recently fired as manager. One of these candidates is former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp. However, it seems highly unlikely that Klopp will pursue further conversations with the U.S. Soccer officials. Klopp, who is 57 years old, has expressed his
Gregg Berhalter’s term as manager of the United States men’s national soccer team was characterized by just meeting, but never exceeding, modest expectations. While this was enough to keep him in charge for a time, it eventually led to his downfall. Berhalter’s failure to advance past the group stage at the U.S.-hosted Copa América was
The recent firing of Gregg Berhalter as the manager of the United States men’s national team has sent shockwaves through the soccer community. The decision was made following the team’s disappointing performance at the 2024 Copa América, where they failed to advance out of the group stage after defeats to Uruguay and Panama. This article
Thomas Müller, the Bayern Munich forward, has officially announced his retirement from Germany duty following their exit from Euro 2024. Müller, who has accumulated 131 caps and 45 goals throughout his international career, now bids farewell to the national team. This decision marks the end of an era for German football, as one of their