World Cup 2026: ‘We’ve Ronaldo’ – Cancelo names Portugal among favourites to win trophy
João Cancelo has expressed confidence in Portugal national football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The defender believes Portugal has what it takes to compete strongly for the title. He highlighted the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo as a key factor in the team’s chances. Cancelo said the squad is filled with quality players […]
England squad: I’m shocked – Tim Sherwood on Tuchel’s decision to ignore Real Madrid star
Former Premier League manager Tim Sherwood has expressed surprise over Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad selection. He questioned the decision to leave out a key player. Sherwood said he was shocked that a top performer from Real Madrid was ignored, considering the player’s quality and current form. The omission has sparked debate among fans and […]
UEFA cancels Spain and Argentina ‘Finalissima’ over Middle East war
UEFA has confirmed the cancellation of the planned Finalissima match between the Spain national football team and the Argentina national football team. The match was originally scheduled for March 27 in Qatar but was called off due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. UEFA explained that the unstable situation in the region made […]
President Donald Trump assures FIFA Iran can come to US for World Cup
United States President Donald Trump has assured FIFA that Iran is welcome to participate in the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., easing concerns over the country’s involvement amid ongoing conflict. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the discussion during a meeting with Trump. Iran is scheduled to play against New Zealand on June 15 in […]
Iran in talks with Nigeria for World Cup warm-up friendly
Iran is reportedly in discussions with Nigeria to arrange an international friendly match in March as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Football Federation of Iran is finalizing its pre-tournament schedule and has shortlisted the Super Eagles as a potential opponent. Officials have also opened talks with Costa Rica for […]
Portugal boss, Roberto Martinez reveals only reason Cristiano Ronaldo will retire
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has spoken about the future of Cristiano Ronaldo, making it clear that retirement will only come when the player decides he is ready. According to Martinez, there is no external pressure or fixed timeline for the forward to step away from international football. The coach explained that Ronaldo’s dedication, fitness […]
Ex-Chelsea midfielder Chukwuemeka set to dump Nigeria for Austria
Former Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is reportedly set to switch his international allegiance from Nigeria to Austria. The young midfielder, who is eligible to represent more than one country, is said to be considering Austria as his preferred national team for future competitions. Reports suggest that discussions about his international future have been ongoing for […]
Eberechi Eze loves Nigeria’ – Pinnick reveals why Arsenal star didn’t play for Super Eagles
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, has explained why Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze never featured for the Super Eagles despite strong interest from Nigeria. Eze, who was born in England to Nigerian parents, eventually chose to represent England and has since become a regular member of the Three Lions squad. Nigeria made an […]
2026 World cup: ‘He’s not same player of 21 years ago’ – Portugal boss, Martinez on inviting Ronaldo
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has defended his decision to continue inviting Cristiano Ronaldo to the national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressing that the forward still plays an important role despite his age. Martinez said Ronaldo is no longer the same player he was over 20 years ago, but his current […]
AFCON 2025: Tunisia ready for Super Eagles test – Hannibal
Tunisia midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has said his team is fully prepared for their AFCON 2025 clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. He described the game as a tough test but insisted that Tunisia is ready for the challenge. Hannibal noted that the Super Eagles are a strong side with quality players in every department, but Tunisia […]