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FIFA lifts suspension on Pakistan football, clearing path for international return

3Mar

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NEWS

FIFA lifts suspension on Pakistan football, clearing path for international return

13 December 2024, Switzerland, Zürich: Soccer: World Cup qualifying Europe, the FIFA logo on the façade of FIFA headquarters before the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. FIFA, the world governing body of football, has lifted the suspension on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after the necessary constitutional changes were made to ensure smooth governance of the sport in the country. FIFA had imposed the suspension on the PFF on February 5 due to the failure of Congress members to amend the constitution as required by the global body. However, last Thursday, PFF Congress members reached a consensus to implement the necessary amendments. A PFF official confirmed that FIFA informed them on Sunday that the suspension had been lifted. Since June 2019, Pakistan footb...

Conte:Italian football has ‘grown significantly’

29Nov

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SERIE A

Conte:Italian football has ‘grown significantly’

SSC Napoli coach Antonio Conte in action during the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at San Siro Stadium on October 29, 2024 in Milan, Italy. Antonio Conte hailed his rivals’ performances in the Champions League and Europa League over the last few days, as he feels that Italian football has ‘grown significantly’ over the last few years, and he hopes that the Partenopei will return to the party next season. The Partenopei tactician sat down for his customary pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon ahead of Napoli’s upcoming Serie A match away against Torino on Sunday. Conte: ‘Italian football has grown significantly’ Conte feels that it is important not to ‘underestimate’ victories, regardless of who they come up against, as he feels that Serie A is one of the most ...

Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala says “Things can always change quickly in the world of football”

22Oct

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BUNDESLIGA

Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala says “Things can always change quickly in the world of football”

Jamal Musiala attacking midfield of Bayern Munich and Germany during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Aston Villa FC and FC Bayern München at Villa Park on October 2, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid...there are some true heavyweight clubs just waiting to pounce on Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala should he opt to leave Bayern Munich. However, recent reports indicate that Musiala is not talking to any clubs aside of the Bavarians at the moment. That should give Bayern Munich, the upperhand in retaining the Germany international. Musiala recently touched on the topic with Welt Am Sonntag (as captured by Goal). “I’m very happy at FC Bayern and fully focused on our goals. Playing...

National football team of Kyrgyzstan rises to 5th place after victory over DPRK

16Oct

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NEWS

National football team of Kyrgyzstan rises to 5th place after victory over DPRK

Boualem Khoukhi (16) of Qatar and Kayrat Zhyrgalbek uulu (18) of Kyrgyzstan compete for the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier between Qatar and Kyrgyzstan at Al Thumama Stadium on October 10, 2024 in Doha, Qatar. The national football team of Kyrgyzstan has improved its position in the tournament table of the 2026 World Cup qualifying round. In the fourth round of Group A, the Kyrgyz team played against the North Korean team in Bishkek and won with a score of 1:0. The only goal scored by the defender Christian Brauzman. After this victory, the Kyrgyz team scored 3 points and rose to 5 place, beating DPRK in the tournament table as a result of 4 rounds. Matches of the 5th round will be held on November 1. The Kyrgyz team in Abu Dhabi will play against the UAE. As a result...