Ilkay Gündogan, the 33-year-old Barcelona midfielder, recently made the decision to retire from international football with Germany. This decision came after he captained his nation at the European Championship earlier this summer and scored 19 goals in 82 appearances for his country. Gündogan took to social media to announce his retirement, stating that he had
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FIFA recently announced a sponsorship deal with Bank of America, marking the governing body’s first global banking sponsor. This comes after years of scandal and corruption within FIFA, particularly during the tenure of former president Sepp Blatter. The deal with Bank of America follows a previous partnership with Saudi Arabian firm Aramco and precedes major
When it comes to Mexico’s national team, the only certainty seems to be change. With the return of head coach Javier Aguirre, El Tri is gearing up for a new chapter in their footballing history. This isn’t Aguirre’s first rodeo, as he has previously been at the helm for Mexico during crucial World Cup qualification
Barcelona forward, Robert Lewandowski, recently shared his concerns about the amount of football being played. He believes that the packed schedule is leading to a decline in the quality of games. With an increase in the number of matches in competitions like the Champions League and national team games, players are constantly traveling and facing
Javier Aguirre’s return to the helm of the Mexican national team marks the beginning of a new era in Mexican soccer. As he was unveiled as Mexico’s coach for the third time, Aguirre expressed his excitement and commitment to the long-term plan set in place for the team. With assistant Rafa Márquez poised to take
Recently, FIFA made headlines by offering talks with global groups of soccer leagues and player unions in an attempt to resolve a three-month deadlock. The deadlock emerged after these groups threatened legal action against FIFA for unilaterally adding to an already packed competitions calendar. In a letter obtained by The Associated Press, FIFA expressed its
Saudi Arabia has recently revealed groundbreaking plans for the construction of 11 new stadiums as part of its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. One of the most striking proposals is the construction of a stadium 350 meters above the ground in Neom, a futuristic city that is still in development. This innovative
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
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