FIFA has officially invited the Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) to its headquarters in Zurich for important talks regarding Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to a source who spoke to AFP on Tuesday, FIFA requested that Iranian football officials travel to Zurich by May 20. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss final preparations and…
Cash-strapped Lyon edged clear of a clutch of clubs vying for Ligue 1’s last Champions League spot with a 4-2 win over Rennes on Sunday, capped by a goal from Endrick. The victory lifted Lyon clear third in the race for that precious third Champions League place behind Paris Saint-Germain and Lens. Brazilian teenager Endrick has shone for Lyon…
Tottenham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a vital 2-1 win at under-strength Aston Villa on Sunday. Roberto De Zerbi’s side took an early lead through Conor Gallagher’s first goal since signing from Atletico Madrid in January. Villa boss Unai Emery fielded a weakened team prior to Thursday’s Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest, allowing Tottenham…
Eddie Howe said on Friday that he was certain that Newcastle’s Saudi backers remain firmly behind the club’s efforts to establish itself as one of the best in the world. The 48-year-old Magpies boss said he had held “constructive” discussions with Yasir Al-Rumayyan, governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which holds an 85 per cent stake in the…
Taylor Swift has left fans scrambling for answers after a countdown clock briefly appeared on her official website, only to disappear minutes later. The clock, which counted down to May 2 at 2 p.m. ET, sent Swifties into a frenzy, speculating about what the pop star could be hinting at. Some fans immediately pointed to the background of the…
Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new contract at Manchester United that will keep him at the club until 2031, bringing an end to months of uncertainty over his future. The 21-year-old midfielder, who joined United’s academy in 2014, has already made 98 appearances for the club, scoring the decisive goal in the 2024 FA Cup final and representing England…
