NewsJun 04, 04:00 AM
Spain Begin World Cup Prep: Friendly vs Iraq in A Coruña
Spain faces Iraq in a friendly at Riazor in A Coruña on June 4, 2026, as part of their 2026 World Cup preparations, with fans eagerly awaiting the tournament.
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Palestinian Footballer Detention Extended: What Friday Means
Palestinian footballer Rand Halawani, 20, had her detention extended until Friday after arrest for allegedly throwing objects off a roof in Jerusalem.
NewsJun 01, 08:28 AM
PSG's Luis Enrique: 2 Titles and a New Era of Dominance
PSG's second consecutive Champions League win under Luis Enrique suggests a dynasty, while Spain's World Cup hopes are dampened by injuries to key players.
NewsMay 31, 08:33 AM
Athletic Club Sends 4 to 2026 World Cup, Matching 1950 Mark
Athletic Club equals second-best World Cup turnout since 1950 as 4 players confirmed for 2026: Simón, Nico, Laporte, Iñaki Williams.
NewsMay 28, 02:21 PM
Basque Parliament Blocks Spain Match: Vox Plan Rejected
Basque Parliament overwhelmingly rejected a Vox proposal to host Spain's national football team in Euskadi for 2025-26 and the 2030 World Cup. Only the PP
NewsMay 26, 10:07 AM
Queiroz Names Iñaki Williams in Ghana's 28-Man Prelim Squad
Iñaki Williams has been named in Ghana's 28-man preliminary World Cup squad, and new coach Carlos Queiroz will trim two after a June 2 friendly against Wales.
NewsMay 23, 09:42 PM
Iran Moves World Cup Base to Mexico: What It Means
Iran moves its 2026 World Cup base from Tucson to Tijuana, a 55-minute flight from LA, weeks before kickoff. The switch hints at political and logistical.
NewsMay 19, 05:56 PM
UEFA Hands Petr Vlachovsky Lifetime Ban for Filming Players
UEFA has banned Petr Vlachovsky for life after the Czech coach filmed female players without consent for four years; FIFA may extend it globally.
NewsMay 19, 05:08 PM
Petr Vlachovsky: Lifetime Ban for Filming Female Players
UEFA hands lifetime ban to Czech coach Petr Vlachovsky after he secretly filmed 14 female players at FC Slovacko; initial five-year ban seen as too lenient.
NewsMay 19, 04:53 PM
RTVE's World Cup 2026 Plan: 17 Group Matches on La 1
RTVE's La 1 will air 17 World Cup 2026 group stage matches, including all Spain games, in a historic coverage effort with a 60% production increase and nearly
NewsMay 14, 11:09 AM
Vivian Injury: World Cup Prelim Pick Doubtful vs Celta
Dani Vivian's right ankle sprain makes him doubtful for Athletic Club's match against Celta. The defender is on Spain's World Cup preliminary list.
NewsMay 13, 10:24 PM
Bev Priestman Nears First Trophy Since Olympic Drone Ban
Bev Priestman is on the brink of her first trophy since her ban for Canada's drone scandal at the 2024 Olympics, leading New Zealand in a quiet career rebuild.
NewsMay 13, 04:38 PM
UNFP Scores First Win in Fixture Congestion Fight
The European Committee of Social Rights has declared UNFP's complaint against France admissible, a first step in challenging football’s overloaded calendar.
NewsMay 11, 07:22 AM
Nico Williams Injury: Hamstring Worry for Athletic and
Nico Williams faces likely end to club season after hamstring injury in Athletic-Valencia clash. MRI results will determine availability for Spain's World Cup
NewsMay 08, 08:14 PM
Trump Questions FIFA Ticket Prices: $2M Final Promise
US President Donald Trump questions FIFA's high World Cup ticket prices, saying his voters deserve access. FIFA boss Infantino promises a special experience
NewsMay 08, 08:14 PM
Trump Criticizes FIFA World Cup Ticket Prices: $2M Final
US President Donald Trump questions FIFA World Cup ticket prices, demanding access for his supporters. FIFA President Gianni Infantino promises a special
NewsMay 08, 07:19 PM
Messi Names 3 Real Madrid Legends He Wishes He'd Swapped
Lionel Messi reveals deep regret over not swapping shirts with former teammates Ronaldinho, Xavi, and Iniesta, and three Real Madrid legends: Roberto Carlos
NewsMay 08, 04:30 PM
FIFA Rule Change: Otamendi & Caicedo Cleared for World Cup
FIFA scraps suspension carry-over rule, clearing Argentina's Otamendi and Ecuador's Caicedo for their World Cup 2026 openers after qualifying red cards.
NewsMay 08, 03:29 PM
Freiburg Reach First EL Final: Ginter's 'Most Important
Freiburg beat Braga 3-1 (4-3 agg) to reach their first-ever Europa League final. Defender Matthias Ginter calls the May 20 decider vs Aston Villa the club's
NewsMay 08, 03:10 PM
Mokio Chooses Congo Over Belgium: FIFA Rules May Delay Debut
Ajax talent Jorthy Mokio has officially switched his international allegiance from Belgium to Congo. Due to FIFA regulations, his debut for his new nation