Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title has come to an abrupt end after the 24-time major champion suffered a stunning first-round defeat at the 2026 US Open. The 39-year-old Serbian was beaten by Argentina’s Mariano Navone in a gruelling five-set battle, losing 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in a match that…
Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football, bringing the curtain down on one of the greatest careers in the history of the Argentina national team. The 39-year-old announced his decision on Monday, August 31, 2026, through an emotional message shared on social media. Messi said the decision was painful, but after reflecting on his…
Super Falcons defender Michele Alozie has deactivated her Instagram account following a wave of criticism from Nigerian football fans after the team suffered a historic setback in their bid to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Alozie was among the Nigerian players who faced intense reactions online after the Super Falcons lost 2–1…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has backed FIFA’s decision to acknowledge mistakes in the handling of its proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise, while unanimously reaffirming its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The position was reached during a meeting of the CAF Executive Committee, where members endorsed a joint statement issued by Infantino and FIFA…
Barcelona have cancelled their planned pre-season friendly against Moroccan side Ittihad Riadi Tangier, citing uncertainty surrounding the current situation in the region. The match was scheduled for August 15 in Tangier as part of Barcelona’s preparations for the 2026/27 football season. However, the Spanish champions announced on Friday that the fixture would no longer go…
Argentina has introduced a new national holiday to commemorate its dramatic victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal, turning July 15 into a permanent day of celebration for the country’s national football teams. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced the decision in an official statement on Wednesday, saying July 15 will now…
European football has been thrown into one of its biggest governance disputes in recent history after all 55 UEFA Member Associations agreed to boycott FIFA competitions if FIFA President Gianni Infantino proceeds with plans to allow private investors to acquire a stake in a new commercial arm of world football. The unanimous decision followed an…
FIFA has announced an ambitious proposal to invest more than $10 billion in football development over the next four years, marking what the governing body describes as the largest development commitment ever made by a sports organization. If approved by a majority of FIFA’s 211 Member Associations and the FIFA Council, the plan would dramatically…
Spain have been crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a thrilling final at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal to hand La Roja their second World Cup title, ending a remarkable tournament with a historic victory. Spain impressed throughout…
FIFA has announced a groundbreaking addition to football’s biggest tournament, revealing that the winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will receive specially designed championship rings alongside the iconic World Cup trophy and gold medals. It marks the first time in the history of any FIFA competition that championship rings will be presented to the…
