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Russia could become a member of AFC The Russian Football Union (RFU) has again pushed an Executive Committee vote back on transitioning from UEFA to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). RFU President Alexander Dyukov said on November 27 that the organisation was considering moving to become part of the Asian body, due to backlash among […]

Kely Nascimento, Pele’s dayghter, shared a photo on her Instagram, supporting Pelé in hospital ©Kely Nascimento/Instagram International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has offered his best wishes to legendary Brazilian footballer Pelé, whose health has worsened at a hospital in São Paulo. The three-time FIFA World Cup winner has been in hospital since November […]

Romario and Pele Former Brazilian footballer Romario sent his best wishes and thoughts to fellow icon Pele, stating that the whole world is praying for the health of the three-time world champion, who has been hospitalized for the past month and whose delicate condition is causing concern around the world. The 1994 World Cup winner put aside his […]

Brazilian soccer legend Pele’s family members gathered at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo on Saturday, where the 82-year-old, widely considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, has been since late November. Doctors said this week that Pele’s cancer had advanced and that he requires care related to renal and cardiac dysfunction. His family […]

As it had been in the past, Liverpool and Egypt football star, Mohamed Salah has again received harsh criticism after posting a picture of his family celebrating Christmas again. He has been criticised on social media by Muslim fans after he posted a picture of his family next to a Christmas tree. Salah, who is a Muslim, […]

Morocco’s Royal Football Federation (FRMF) hit back at Moroccan media for attacking Moroccan footballer Zakaria Aboukhlal and accusing him of religious fundamentalism. News outlet Achkayen sparked controversy after publishing a report accusing Aboukhlal of religious fundamentalism. The disturbing news report included a misleading title that reads: “Aboukhlal, a ‘Salafi’ in the National Football team.”  The […]

Arsenal came from a goal down to beat West Ham United 3-1 and extend their Premier League lead to seven points as the top-flight season resumed on Monday. Earlier in the Boxing Day programme Newcastle United stormed into second place by outclassing Leicester City 3-0 away for their sixth successive Premier League win. Harry Kane […]

Carabao Cup – Round of 16 – Blackburn Rovers v Nottingham Forest – Ewood Park, Blackburn, Britain – December 21, 2022 Nottingham Forest’s Jesse Lingard in action Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes Nottingham Forest midfielder Jesse Lingard said he was given “false promises” about playing time during his final year at Manchester United and is […]