Soccer (FIFA)

Soccer (FIFA)

At the beginning of the season, I always do goal-setting. I do that not with just the team but with the whole football club - the chefs, everyone. Make them all a part of it. We called it 'Project 73' and we told no one outside the building. It was kept quiet.

"If I'm being completely honest, I knew I was going to have to be in this camp to have a real chance of going to the World Cup. I set myself targets and goals and I really did commit to the process ever since November, using it as fuel to make sure I got into this one."

Scotland's men sealed qualification for their first World Cup finals since 1998, and now the build-up begins in earnest with warm-up matches against Japan.

Seamus Coleman remains a vital presence for Ireland, showcasing leadership qualities that inspire his teammates. The upcoming play-off is not just a game; it represents a significant moment in Irish football history.

Romario stated, 'A star player has to play. The national team is the place for the best and most talented players. Preparation for the World Cup lasts a month and that's sufficient time for an athlete to recover, both physically and technically, to gain match rhythm and to build chemistry with the group.'

All the conditions have now been met. We're delighted that we've been able to tie Bilal permanently to VfB, confirmed Stuttgart sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth in an interview via BuliNews.

Every year, Goal's NXGN list sparks debate across the football world-and the latest edition is no different. It's a reminder of just how ridiculous the level of young talent is right now, with teenagers not just breaking through, but already impacting matches at the highest level.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) held the draw on Wednesday to determine the quarterfinal pairings, a day after announcing that the western zone playoffs that were postponed because of the war in the Middle East have been rescheduled for April 13-14 in Jeddah.

Senegal's players initially refused to play after Morocco was awarded a contentious penalty in stoppage time, leading to a 17-minute delay before they returned to the pitch.

Adi Hutter has managed over 600 senior games and has experience with high-profile European clubs. He is currently linked with the managerial position at Tottenham.

Carter was the target of racist abuse as England won Euro 2025, and the 28-year-old has been described by Football Black List organisers as 'a powerful advocate for cultural change and accountability'.

"We've made a lot of progress over the last 12 months but to be fair a lot of it has been behind the scenes so people might not have seen that."

Eritrea will end 18 years of isolation from the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday when they host Eswatini in the Moroccan city of Meknes in the first qualifier for the 2027 tournament.

Colin distinguished himself as an outstanding candidate. He is a natural leader with extensive experience in the dressing room and we firmly believe he is the right person to guide the club forward at this important time.

I think this decision is just ridiculous. We won the game on the pitch, not in the offices, and as a Senegalese player, I'm just proud of what we did.

The future of the event at the 980-seat venue has been in doubt for years, with Matchroom's president, Barry Hearn, repeatedly hinting the tournament may have to leave its spiritual home in favour of a bigger venue when their previous deal expired next year.