Why China’s goal of football greatness is still a long shot despite renewed focus

Why China’s goal of football greatness is still a long shot despite renewed focus

At a key meeting on Monday of the State Council, China’s cabinet, officials were urged to “revitalise and develop” the country’s football industry and bring it into a “new phase”. It was an unexpected agenda item at a meeting, chaired by Premier Li Qiang, that was largely focused on implementing decisions from the Communist Party’s … Read more

Saudi Arabia assures safe environment for LGBTQ fans at 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia assures safe environment for LGBTQ fans at 2034 World Cup

England’s Football Association (FA) has clarified its decision to support Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup and says that it has received “assurances” from the Gulf country that LGBTQ fans will be “safe and welcome.” This statement came after FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, December  11, confirmed Saudi Arabia as the … Read more

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?

ZURICH —  Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday. Still, many questions remain about the tournament as well as the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, … Read more

Premier League, Manchester City vs Manchester United Highligts: United Shock City, MCI 1-2 MUN

Premier League, Manchester City vs Manchester United Highligts: United Shock City, MCI 1-2 MUN

Manchester City vs Manchester United Live Score, Man City vs Man United, Premier League Today: Manchester United clawed back from a goal down to beat Manchester City in the Premier League at the Etihad as Ruben Amorim picked up a win on his debut Manchester Derby. Josko Gvardiol’s header in the first period of the … Read more

The Resurrection of Bill Belichick

The Resurrection of Bill Belichick

Some people take up bridge when they retire. Then again, Bill Belichick was never the retiring type. After he left his job as head coach of the New England Patriots, in January, a position that he had held for twenty-four seasons, he only briefly receded from view. Despite his laconic and sullen public image—Belichick is … Read more

Support the Lions through thick and thin, former Singapore football coach Raddy Avramovic urges fans

Support the Lions through thick and thin, former Singapore football coach Raddy Avramovic urges fans

Invited back as part of an initiative by ex-players such as former Lions striker Aleksandar Duric and supported by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS), Avramovic is in Singapore for the first time since 2019. “Forget about results, I have more satisfaction when I see those boys. I knew them as kids, they are now … Read more

Trump attends 125th Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny

Trump attends 125th Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny

President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies and a Republican cause célèbre at Saturday’s Army-Navy football game at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, taking in one of the most storied rivalries in college sports while spotlighting his emerging national security team. Navy defeated Army 31-13 on Saturday to take home the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy, CBS Sports reported. … Read more

Breaking | Chinese football legend and Everton star Li Tie gets 20 years for corruption

Breaking | Chinese football legend and Everton star Li Tie gets 20 years for corruption

Chinese former football star Li Tie, who also served as coach of the country’s national men’s team, has been handed a sentence of 20 years on corruption charges. Li, who also played as a midfielder for Britain’s Premier League side Everton, is the latest to fall amid China’s far-reaching anti-corruption campaign in its sports sector, … Read more

Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts for 2034 FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts for 2034 FIFA World Cup

Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) on Wednesday, December 11, confirmed that Saudi Arabia has officially won the bid to host the 2034 men’s World Cup. This came during an extraordinary virtual conference held by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister, emphasised Saudi Arabia’s commitment to global football development … Read more

Maximum Football: 3 Tips For Success

Maximum Football: 3 Tips For Success

Get ready to step onto the field and experience a football universe unlike any before with the launch of Maximum Football today into Xbox Game Preview! Available for free, Maximum Football delivers a thrilling college football simulation experience where you can enjoy fast-paced gameplay with 130 teams. You can customize these teams or create your … Read more