Italian federation’s president quits over World Cup playoff exit
ROME: Italian federation president Gabriele Gravina has resigned after the national team’s failure to qualify for a third straight World Cup. Gravina, in charge of the FIGC since 2018, had been urged by the government to step down after Italy’s defeat on penalties in the […]
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Ceferin warns Italy that Euro 2032 hosting is under threat
NYON: UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has warned Italy could lose its role as co-host of the 2032 European Championship unless the country upgrades its football infrastructure. In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport on Thursday, in which he backed Gabriele Gravina, who has since resigned […]
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De Zerbi signs up with Tottenham to see it through – whatever happens
LONDON: Roberto De Zerbi has agreed to remain as Tottenham’s head coach even if the club are relegated. The Italian, who left Marseille in February, has signed a five-year contract. His immediate priority is to save the outgoing Europa League holders from relegation. They have […]
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Tuchel’s England ‘a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma’
KEIR RADNEDGE COMMENTARY —- Thomas Tuchel set out a steadfast defence of his England selection strategy, his players and his tactics after the a dispiriting World Cup farewell to the fans with a 1-1 draw against Uruguay and 1-0 defeat by Japan. Fans might have […]
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France push Spain off the top of the latest FIFA World Ranking
ZURICH: The first period in which the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking has been updated in real time during national team matches has brought a raft of changes to the standings. A total of 166 men’s internationals have been played since the last update, capped by crucial duels in […]
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Football Forum Hungary 2026
Football Forum Hungary 2026 set to unite global football industry leaders in Budapest — Hosted at the Puskás Aréna one month before the UEFA Champions League Final, the event will gather over 1,000 decision-makers from clubs, federations and the football business ecosystem—- Football Forum Hungary […]
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Olympic champion Yee confirmed as pacemaker for London Marathon
LONDON: Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee has been confirmed as a pacemaker at the 2026 TCS London Marathon on Sunday 26 April where he will be tasked with pacing Emile Cairess, the leading British athlete in the field. Yee will be returning a favour to […]
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Definitive new IOC rule bars trans women athletes from Olympic Games
LAUSANNE; The International Olympic Committee has decided to exclude transgender women athletes from the Olympics within a new eligibility policy. In a press release, the body confirmed that eligibility for any female category event at the Olympics or any other IOC event will now be […]
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