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After being sacked by Liverpool, Arne Slot turned down the Netherlands national team role, citing the appeal of regular training sessions and club responsibilities over the intermittent nature of international coaching.
Arne Slot turned down the Netherlands national team’s overture, citing a desire to remain immersed in day‑to‑day club work after a brief, trophy‑laden spell at Anfield.
A wave of offers, counter‑offers and loan maneuvers is reshaping squads across the continent, with clubs weighing massive valuations and player ambitions.
The 3‑1 win in Seoul drew 50,000 fans and a high‑profile transfer, but the match also underscored deep‑seated scandals within the Korea Football Association.
Cristiano Ronaldo stands on the brink of a 1,000‑goal milestone while Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Luis Suárez and Karim Benzema remain in hot pursuit, turning every match into a chapter of soccer lore.
Prince Ali bin Al Hussein says FIFA’s refusal to pay a $4.2 million prize is a form of blackmail, as Gianni Infantino faces backlash over a controversial World Cup profit‑sharing plan.
U.S. Soccer’s choice to retain Mauricio Pochettino through the 2030 World Cup raises questions about sporting merit, donor influence, and the future direction of American soccer.
After a public split with the Japan Basketball Association, Rui Hachimura rejoins the national squad for the Asian qualifiers, joining a training camp that will test the team against South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
At an emergency UEFA meeting, two veteran female officials denounced FIFA’s proposed stake sales and host selections, demanding a full boycott and highlighting the slow progress of gender equity in football leadership.
Recent transfer speculation links top clubs with high‑profile signings, from Victor Osimhen’s potential move to Chelsea to Cody Gakpo’s possible £72 million switch, while MLS ambitions and international offers reshape player trajectories.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's attempt to fund the World Cup through private investment faced fierce opposition from UEFA, leading to the abandonment of the scheme and mounting calls for his resignation.
A secret plan to offload a 20 % stake in the World Cup to private investors unraveled within weeks, triggering resignations, public denunciations and a crisis of confidence that now threatens Gianni Infantino’s grip on football’s world governing body.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a controversial plan to spin off a $20 billion commercial entity after Europe’s football bodies threatened to boycott FIFA competitions, citing concerns over commercialization and political entanglements.
UEFA warns that if FIFA proceeds with a $20 billion spin‑off of its commercial arm, all European national teams will refuse to compete in any FIFA‑sanctioned tournament, a stance that could derail the 2030 World Cup.
After five years at the helm, Eddie Howe stepped down following a disappointing season, paving the way for German coach Matthias Jaissle to take charge. The move comes after key player sales and a shared ownership link with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
A flurry of high‑profile signings and potential departures dominate the latest gossip, from Premier League strikers to South American talents.
An internal review of UNC’s football general manager Michael Lombardi has sparked questions about transparency, after the coach’s brief acknowledgment and a recent Saudi fundraising trip.
UNC head coach Bill Belichick outlined the adjustments his program is making amid the Michael Lombardi administrative leave and ongoing investigations, while highlighting recruiting progress and future plans.
Saudi clubs have spent nearly two billion dollars on transfers, but mounting debts and strategic shifts are forcing the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund to rethink its soccer strategy.
Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr has reshaped the Saudi Pro League, turning it into a global attraction and accelerating the nation's Vision 2030 ambitions.
Roberto Mancini apologized for leaving Italy for Saudi Arabia, reflecting on his past tenure and the nation's recent World Cup disappointment as he aims to restore the Azzurri's fortunes.
The ASEAN Cup began in Phnom Penh with Cambodia losing its opening matches, while Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam prepare for a push toward the 2030 World Cup and the upcoming 2027 Asian Cup.
The ASEAN Cup opened in Phnom Penh with Cambodia falling to Singapore and Indonesia, while powerhouses such as Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam use the tournament as a springboard toward the 2030 World Cup and the 2027 Asian Cup.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's proposal to create a $20 billion company to oversee the World Cup and other competitions has drawn sharp criticism from UEFA, which warns that the soul of the sport cannot be sold. The plan, involving private investors including the Kushner family, aims to raise an initial $4.2 billion and could reshape football's commercial landscape.