Just 36% of teams that fail to qualify for a major tournament rebound to reach the next one. Italy, after the shock of missing out on the 2022 World Cup, faces a stark reality: a midfield undergoing a painful transition, highlighted by a 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland that felt more like a reprieve than … Read more
A seismic shift has rocked the world of African football. AFCON, the continent’s premier tournament, has seen its 2025 final result dramatically reversed. Senegal, initially crowned champions, has been stripped of the title, and Morocco has been declared winners – not on the pitch, but in the halls of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). … Read more
Racism in Football: Vinicius Jr. Targeted in Benfica-Real Madrid Clash The recent Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid was marred by deeply disturbing allegations of racism directed at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr., sparking outrage and condemnation from across the football world. The incident has ignited a renewed debate about the prevalence of … Read more
<p>Just 14 months. That’s all the time Manchester United afforded Ruben Amorim before pulling the plug on his tenure. While the immediate reasons cited revolve around transfer policy disagreements and a perceived lack of progress, the speed of this dismissal isn’t shocking – it’s becoming the new normal. The era of the long-term managerial project … Read more