Estevão Ruled Out of World Cup
Brazilian forward Estêvão Willian, widely known as “Messinho” due to comparisons with Lionel Messi for his playing style and left-footed ability, has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup due to injury. The 19-year-old, who rose to prominence at Palmeiras…
Azteca Stadium Subsidence Raises Concern
The Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, which is set to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is reportedly sinking by up to 10 inches per year, according to findings published by the United States space agency NASA. The revelation has emerged…
Bangladesh Women Beat Thai Club 2–0
Bangladesh women’s national football team have begun their preparation for the upcoming SAFF Women’s Championship with a 2–0 victory over Thai club Kasem Bundit in a friendly match held in Bangkok. The match was played behind closed doors. Bangladesh…
Bosnia First to Announce Squad
Bosnia and Herzegovina, having secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the final teams to book their place, have become the first nation to announce their final tournament squad. The Balkan side confirmed a 26-man selection today,…
Neymar Named in Brazil Squad
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has included Neymar Jr in a 55-man preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Chelsea forward Estêvão has been omitted due to injury. The list, submitted to FIFA on Monday, also reflects several injury-related…
Roberto Baggio Reflects on 1994 World Cup Trauma
Three decades have passed since the 1994 FIFA World Cup final at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Yet, for Roberto Baggio, the memory of his decisive penalty miss against Brazil remains a recurring burden. The Burden of the Rose Bowl On 17 July…
Glow & Lovely Becomes Women’s National Football Partner
The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has officially entered into a strategic partnership with the skincare brand Glow & Lovely, designating it as the “Training and Growth Partner” for the Bangladesh National Women’s Football…
Arteta Hails VAR Intervention
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised referee Chris Kavanagh following a highly controversial Video Assistant Referee (VAR) intervention during Arsenal’s 1–0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium. The late decision, which led to the…
Neymar in Brazil’s preliminary squad, also scored a goal
Neymar has moved a step closer to a possible return to the Brazil national team after being included in a 55-man preliminary squad for the upcoming World Cup, according to reports in Brazilian media. The list, reportedly selected by head coach Carlo…
Group Leaders Race Analysed
The FIFA World Cup is approaching, with anticipation already evident among global football supporters. Following the confirmation of all participating teams, various betting organisations have published assessments of potential group winners. These…