The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) and the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) have come together to introduce a groundbreaking scheme aimed at providing former players with a pathway into refereeing. This initiative seeks to select 10-12 ex-players to embark on a journey that could potentially lead them to officiating in the prestigious Premier League
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The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup for European nations is a complex and competitive one. With a total of 55 nations in the mix, the qualifying process will run from March to November 2025. However, due to Russia’s suspension following the invasion of Ukraine, only 54 nations will be vying for a spot
Scotland assistant John Carver reassured fans that captain Andy Robertson will be fine after a scare during training. Robertson went down on Monday morning, causing concerns among the coaching staff. With several key players already ruled out due to injuries, the last thing Scotland needed was to lose their captain ahead of the European Championship
Real Madrid has recently been at the center of speculation regarding their participation in FIFA’s newly expanded Club World Cup tournament. Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s interview with the Italian newspaper Il Giornale seemed to suggest that Madrid would “refuse the invitation” to take part in the 32-team competition scheduled for June and July 2025 in the
After securing their spot in the final rounds of World Cup qualification for the first time, Palestine’s men’s national team are facing challenges due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The lack of the ability to play on home soil has been a significant obstacle for the team, with safety concerns forcing them to host their
When analyzing the performance of Lucas Paquetá in Brazil’s friendly against Mexico, it is clear that he had a mixed outing. While he did provide a brilliant pass that nearly led to a goal, he was also at fault for the move that resulted in Mexico’s first goal. Additionally, he was beaten in the air
The England squad, led by Gareth Southgate, embarked on their journey to Germany for Euro 2024 after a final training session at St. George’s Park. Prior to their departure, they were honored with a royal visit from The Prince of Wales, who wished the team well and presented them with their squad numbers. This gesture
Recent reports have indicated that Manchester United are unlikely to appoint Thomas Tuchel as their next manager if they decide to part ways with Erik ten Hag. Despite initial consideration of Tuchel as a potential replacement, sources have revealed to ESPN that he is no longer in the running for the position. Concerns have been
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has firmly shut down any speculation about a potential return to Barcelona in the future. Despite his contract with City running until June 2025, Guardiola has made it clear that a reunion with the Catalan club is not on the cards. This statement comes after hinting in May that the
In a groundbreaking decision, three fans have been sentenced to eight months in prison and banned from stadiums for two years due to the racist abuse directed at Vinícius Júnior during a match at Mestalla in May 2023. This incident occurred during Real Madrid’s LaLiga game against Valencia, which led to global outrage. The Brazilian