FIFA mandates female coaches in women’s tournaments to boost representation

FIFA, in a landmark move aimed at reshaping the women’s game, has approved new regulations requiring all teams in its women’s tournaments to include a female head coach or assistant coach. The policy, set to kick off at the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in September, signals a decisive push toward greater gender representation […]
Glasner hails Crystal Palace’s historic Conference League quarter-final run

Oliver Glasner has praised Crystal Palace for what he described as a “huge achievement” after sealing a place in the UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-finals. Palace booked their spot in the last eight with a hard-fought extra-time win over AEK Larnaca, as Ismaila Sarr struck the decisive goal to secure a 2-1 aggregate victory. Despite […]
Crystal Palace’s Wharton fired up for Fiorentina challenge after Conference League progress

Adam Wharton has expressed excitement ahead of Crystal Palace’s quarter-final showdown with Fiorentina in the UEFA Europa Conference League. Palace secured their place in the last eight in dramatic fashion, edging past AEK Larnaca with a 2-1 extra-time victory. In a fiercely contested tie, Ismaila Sarr proved decisive, netting the winner to seal progression on […]
Man United’s Carrick uncertain over Matthijs de Ligt return timeline

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has admitted uncertainty over when Matthijs de Ligt will return to action for the Red Devils. The Dutch defender has been sidelined since November, when he last featured in a narrow win over Crystal Palace. Initially expected to miss only a short period, his recovery from a back injury […]
FIFA President Infantino assures World Cup will stay on track

Gianni Infantino, amid rising geopolitical tension, has reaffirmed FIFA’s commitment to keeping the FIFA World Cup on track, insisting the tournament will proceed as planned with full participation. Speaking from Zurich during a FIFA Council meeting, Infantino struck a confident tone, emphasizing stability despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding Iran’s involvement. “FIFA is looking forward to all […]
Chelsea’s Walsh hails Lexi Potter after first goal against Brighton

Keira Walsh lauded young midfielder Lexi Potter after her decisive contribution powered Chelsea Women past Brighton & Hove Albion Women. The contest sparked into life early, as Chelsea took the lead within 13 minutes through Alyssa Thompson, who nodded home confidently. However, Brighton responded almost immediately, with Carla Camacho finding the net via a deflected […]
Galatasaray’s Buruk blasts referee, Osimhen loss in Champions League defeat

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk, in the aftermath of a crushing European night, did not hold back, pointing to key moments that derailed the Turkish top-flight team in their heavy defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. Despite acknowledging Liverpool’s dominance, Buruk identified the early injury to Victor Osimhen as the defining turning point. Initially, Galatasaray showed intent, […]
Liverpool’s Slot warns Paris Saint-Germain after thrashing Galatasaray at Anfield

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot, following a commanding European display, has fired an early warning to Paris Saint-Germain after the Merseyside outfit dismantled Galatasaray at Anfield. In a night where Liverpool flipped the tie on its head, the Reds surged from a first-leg deficit to deliver a ruthless 4-0 victory. Right from kickoff, they pressed […]
Salah reaches 50 Champions League goals as Liverpool edge Galatasaray

Mohamed Salah, on a memorable European night at Anfield, carved his name into history, becoming the first African to reach 50 UEFA Champions League goals as Liverpool powered past Galatasaray with a commanding 4-1 aggregate triumph. Coming into the second leg with work to do, Liverpool wasted no time shifting into attacking mode. Right from […]
Kane hits 50 Champions League goals as Bayern thrash Atalanta

Harry Kane etched his name into history, becoming the first Englishman to score 50 UEFA Champions League goals as Bayern Munich brushed aside Atalanta with a commanding 10-2 aggregate victory. Carrying momentum from their emphatic first-leg win in Bergamo, Bayern pressed forward again and sealed a 4-1 triumph at the Allianz Arena. Consequently, the Bundesliga […]