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Victor Osimhen Retains Elite Valuation Status Despite Nigeria’s World Cup Absence
Victor Osimhen maintains a €75 million market value and top-tier global ranking despite Nigeria missing the 2026 World Cup.
Jurgen Klopp Appointed as Head Coach of German National Team
Jurgen Klopp has been named the head coach of the German national football team, signing a contract that runs through the 2030 World Cup after the departure of Julian Nagelsmann.
Nigeria Targets Record Prize and World Cup Qualification at WAFCON
Nigeria enters the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco as the defending champion, aiming to secure a World Cup spot and a record-high cash prize.
Integrity Group Flags 15 World Cup Matches Over Betting Suspicions
A football integrity watchdog has raised questions about 15 World Cup matches, highlighting controversial referee decisions and suspicious betting patterns.
Frenkie de Jong sustains knee ligament tear during World Cup duty
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is undergoing conservative treatment for a torn MCL sustained during the World Cup, as club doctors identified a more severe injury than initially diagnosed by national team staff.
Confirmed List of Six Nations Qualified for the 2030 FIFA World Cup
FIFA has confirmed that Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay have secured automatic qualification for the 2030 World Cup under a unique multi-continental hosting plan.
Spanish World Cup Stars Honored with Tomatoes
Spanish midfielders Gavi and Fabian Ruiz were gifted their body weight in tomatoes by their hometown of Los Palacios y Villafranca to celebrate their 2026 World Cup victory.
Norway considers formal grievance regarding Folarin Balogun’s overturned suspension
Norway's football governing body is contemplating an ethics complaint after US player Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card suspension was mysteriously suspended following intervention from President Donald Trump.
Norway set to challenge FIFA over Folarin Balogun suspension controversy
Norwegian football officials are preparing a formal complaint against FIFA over the controversial overturning of Folarin Balogun's suspension, warning that political interference threatens the sport's core rules.
Spanish stars Fabian Ruiz and Gavi honored with heavy tomato gift in hometown
Spanish midfielders Fabian Ruiz and Gavi were presented with their body weight in tomatoes as a tribute from their hometown of Los Palacios y Villafranca after winning the World Cup.