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The professional footballers’ unions of England (PFA) and France (UNFP) brought FIFA to court in Brussels on Thursday, May 13, challenging the scheduling set by the world football governing body, particularly concerning the new Club World Cup in 2025. The unions argue that the expanded Club World Cup, scheduled to take place in the United States in June and July …

Former Roma coach Paulo Fonseca is set to return to Italy as the new head coach of AC Milan, as announced by the Serie A runners-up on Thursday. “Milan’s new coach will be Paulo Fonseca,” stated former Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, representing the club owner, at a press conference. Fonseca, 51, has signed a three-year contract with Milan after his …

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is set to receive a contract extension as the club plans to retain him for the 2024-25 season. Despite earlier rumors of his potential dismissal, it was confirmed on Wednesday (June 12) that Ten Hag will remain with the team after meeting with the club owners in France at the beginning of the month. …

Spain’s Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz are set to join forces in doubles at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris, as announced by the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) on Wednesday, June 12. Nadal, who won an Olympic gold medal in 2008, will be partnering with Alcaraz, who is making his Olympic debut after winning the French Open at Roland …

The UEFA European Championship is just around the corner, with fans eagerly anticipating the football spectacle that will fill the void left by the absence of club football. Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo remains the biggest draw of the competition, as fans hope to see the legendary player make one final push for another international trophy. However, supporters face a significant hurdle: …

Harry Kane believes England’s surprising 1-0 defeat to Iceland could serve as a “nice wake-up call,” highlighting the challenges they will face at Euro 2024. Despite being one of the favorites to win the tournament in Germany, Gareth Southgate’s team experienced a lackluster farewell at Wembley on Friday, leaving the players booed off the field in a half-empty stadium. Iceland …

Manchester United part-owner Jim Ratcliffe recently met with former Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel as the club seeks clarity on its managerial position. The future of current manager Erik ten Hag is uncertain despite his recent FA Cup victory with a significantly weakened squad. Ratcliffe, who holds a 28% stake in Manchester United, reportedly held face-to-face talks with Tuchel in …

Teenage striker Endrick scored a dramatic injury-time header to secure a 3-2 victory for Brazil over Mexico in a warm-up friendly ahead of this month’s Copa America. The match, held at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, saw Brazil initially dominate with goals from Fulham’s Andreas Pereira and Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli, giving them a 2-0 lead. However, Mexico mounted a …