Cape Verde national team — A football legacy
Tournaments are not always measured by who lifts the trophy, nor are great stories confined to the identity of the winner. In every World Cup, a team emerges that leaves…
Black football players targets of racist abuse after missing penalties
Black football players from the Dutch national team faced a wave of racist abuse after the team was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup on penalties. The Dutch Football Association…
Ghana coach slams 2026 World Cup: money has taken over football
Despite leading Ghana to the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup, Portuguese manager Carlos Queiroz hasn’t hidden his frustration with this year’s tournament. He has voiced sharp criticism…
Why major polluters need kicking out of football
With extreme weather and war wreaking havoc on football in communities around the world, the sport’s entanglement with fossil fuels further endangers the game itself… as well as players, fans…
World Cup: First red card in football history for mouth covering
The 2026 World Cup witnessed the first sending-off in football history under the new law regarding covering the mouth during altercations between players, after the referee showed a direct red…
“Cynical act of deception” by Irish football bosses claiming Palestinian support for ‘Israel’ match
In a devastating humiliation for the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), the Palestine Football Association (PFA) has said it never issued any statement backing the FAI’s decision to proceed with…
Algerian national team introduces Kansas to football – and they love it.
In news nobody saw coming, it would appear that the Algeria men’s football team are receiving a warm welcome at their World Cup base camp in Kansas. Americans don’t really…
“Adults never learn” — football star’s anti-genocide letter to kids
Bosnians know about suffering genocide. It’s why they stood with the Palestinians against Israel before Bosnia’s first World Cup 2026 match. And, also ahead of Bosnia’s opening game against Canada,…
US bars head of Palestinian Football Association from attending 2026 World Cup
Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Football Association, revealed that the United States denied his visa to attend the 2026 World Cup, despite his presence in Mexico City to participate…
“Ethics more important”: Polish football club rejects Maccabi Tel Aviv transfer offer
The owner of Polish football club Pogoń Szczecin has refused to discuss the sale of players to Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv. Alex Haditaghi went further, comparing the idea of…