Maldini, Leonardo resign from FIGC roles amid Italy’s World Cup crisis
The dramatic development comes only days after the former AC Milan figures agreed to spearhead a major overhaul of Italian football, with Maldini appointed technical director and Leonardo brought in as his adviser.
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FIFA names three tournaments to decide regions’s 2030 World Cup qualifiers
FIFA has identified three major tournaments that it says will play a crucial role in shaping Concacaf’s race to qualify for the 2030 FIFA World Cup following the conclusion of the 2026 global finals.
Neymar scores twice, mocks critics on Santos return
Neymar scored twice for Santos and responded to his critics with a tongue-in-cheek goal celebration on his return to action after Brazil’s disappointing World Cup campaign.
‘It was for Latz, Sina’ – Joshua dedicates comeback victory to late friends
“It was more than punch power. That was Spirit, that was Latz, that was Sina and their families. It still hurts to talk about it. It’s been tough.”
Gomez injury mars start of Iraola era at Liverpool
A leaked letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino congratulating Argentina on their World Cup campaign has sparked controversy after the team’s involvement in violent scenes following the 2026 final defeat to Spain.
Joshua survives knockdowns, stops Prenga
Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua survived two early knockdowns on the way to a second-round knockout of Kristian Prenga on Sunday, his triumphant ring return paving the way for a blockbuster all-British bout with Tyson Fury.
