The recent postponement of the auction of Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy has stirred controversy and legal complications. The planned auction, organized by French auction house Aguttes, was put on hold due to a judicial investigation surrounding the suspected resale of stolen goods. Despite the efforts of Maradona’s heirs to halt the auction through urgent
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In a bold move, a Spanish judge has intervened in the ongoing battle between football’s governing bodies, FIFA and UEFA, and the proponents of the European Super League (ESL). Ordering FIFA and UEFA to cease their anticompetitive practices, Judge Sofía Gil García has ruled that the ban on clubs participating in the ESL violates European
France striker Olivier Giroud has made the decision to retire from international football following the upcoming European Championship. Despite being a key player in France’s World Cup-winning squad in 2018, Giroud feels that it is time to step back and make way for younger talents. With 131 appearances for the national team and 57 goals
Jesse Marsch, former manager of Leeds United and RB Leipzig, has been appointed as the new manager of the Canada men’s national team. This announcement comes as a breath of fresh air for Canadian soccer, as Marsch brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in the world of
Amidst speculations and uncertainties, Gareth Southgate has expressed his opinion on the upcoming 2026 World Cup, calling it an “amazing tournament.” However, the England manager has not confirmed whether he will continue in his current post beyond this year. His contract is set to expire in December, and sources have revealed that the Football Association
FIFA has found itself in hot water after receiving a warning of potential legal action from both players and national leagues regarding the recent additions of new and larger competitions to the already congested calendar of men’s international football. In a strongly worded letter from the global players union FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association,
The luxury box owners at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium are gearing up for a battle with FIFA as the 2026 World Cup approaches. These owners have cited a 60-year-old deal that grants them unlimited access to their seats for 99 years. The tumultuous history of the purchase of the luxury boxes at Azteca has now
Amnesty International has taken a stand against FIFA, urging the organization to release a review that investigates the treatment of migrant workers involved in the construction of stadia and infrastructure for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The independent review was conducted following the tournament that took place between November and December of 2022. Despite
Football fans across the globe can now mark their calendars for a special day dedicated to the world’s most popular sport – May 25. This significant date has been officially declared as World Football Day by the United Nations General Assembly. The historical significance of this day can be traced back to the first international
The iconic Golden Ball trophy awarded to Diego Maradona for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup is set to be auctioned in France on June 6. This highly coveted piece of football history is the first of its kind to go up for auction, and experts at the Aguttes auction house