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Renan Lodi vs Al Hilal contract dispute—image search hint
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High-Stakes Pass/Fail: Al Hilal vs. Renan Lodi in a Legal Tug-of-War

A Saudi club dispute centers on unilateral contract termination between Renan Lodi and Al Hilal. Legal expert Ahmed Al-Sheikhi weighs the odds, highlighting precedents that both support players and clubs. The case could hinge on FIFA and CAS interpretations and the club’s readiness to defend its rights. Lodi’s claims include substantial compensation tied to his remaining contract and World Cup bonuses. The narrative shifts from a transfer saga to a courtroom drama with a potential ruling in weeks.

Palestine captain Mussab Al-Tabat at the Arab Cup 2025
Arab Cup

Palestine Steps Up: A Captain’s vow to carry Arab unity through the Arab Cup

Palestine’s captain Mussab Al-Tabat frames the Arab Cup as more than a tournament, a platform to project Palestinian voices to the world. He stresses Palestine’s unique role among Arab teams as a representative of its people and the broader Arab community. The team eyeing a clash against Libya in the qualifiers, with Qatar 2025 in sight, hopes to unite fans across the region. Qatar hosts the event, featuring iconic venues and a grand promotional push across the Gulf.

Scotland celebrate dramatic 4-2 win over Denmark to secure World Cup qualification at Hampden Park
World Cup Qualifiers

Miracle at Hampden: Scotland Clinches World Cup Spot in a Dramatic 4-2 Win Over Denmark

Scotland stunned Denmark with a 4-2 victory at Hampden Park to secure a World Cup berth, the nation's first since 1998. The match delivered breathtaking goals, emotional tributes, and candid reflections from players about the night's significance. Captain Andy Robertson revealed that thoughts of his late Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota fueled his performance. The drama peaked with Tierney and McLean’s late strikes and a historic night for Scottish football.

Victor Font campaign for Barcelona presidency with the Nosaltres group, leadership plan
Barcelona presidency

Font's Bold Bet: A plural leadership plan to reboot Barcelona

Victor Font, a likely Barça president candidate, unveils Nosaltres as a broad coalition to unite supporters across divides. He advocates a real alternative to the current management: a plural, professional leadership rather than a single-ego approach. If he wins, his first move would be to reach out to Lionel Messi to discuss his role and potential return. Font underlines that Barcelona belongs to everyone and should be steered by a diverse team of experts across football, economics, and society.

UAE faces calls for Cosmin Olăroiu’s departure after failing to reach the 2026 World Cup playoffs; key quotes from former players highlight the need for a long-term plan.
World Cup Qualifiers

Dreams Crushed, UAE Calls for a Coach Change: Cosmin Olaroiu Under Fire

The UAE failed to reach the World Cup playoff, triggering calls for coach Cosmin Olăroiu to step down. After a 2-3 aggregate loss to Iraq, pressure mounted from former players and pundits. Cosmin had taken charge in 2025, but direct qualification eluded the team in both the group and playoff stages. Reactions from former UAE stars underscore the sense that strategic overhaul is needed to salvage the program’s future.

Barcelona Camp Nou return approval photo
Champions League

UEFA Grants Barça a Historic Return to Camp Nou for Champions League Nights

UEFA approved Barcelona to host Champions League matches at Camp Nou again, despite standard rules about venue changes in the group stage. The decision underscores an exceptional move tied to the ongoing renovation rather than any sporting advantage. Inspectors will visit Camp Nou to assess readiness, and a December 9 match against Eintracht Frankfurt will be held there. The article also revisits Camp Nou’s storied history and the Espai Barça modernization project that keeps the arena at the center of Barça’s identity.

Overview of World Cup 2026 qualification: 42 teams already qualified; six playoff spots remain across Europe, CONCACAF, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the intercontinental playoff.
World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

World Cup 2026 Map: 42 Spots Locked In and 6 Playoff Bouts to Decide the Rest

The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, is expanding to 48 teams. Forty-two teams have already secured their places, leaving six playoff slots to be decided through a global playoff phase. The article lays out how each confederation will determine their representatives, and when the big draw in Washington will settle the final lineup. It also previews the European path, the intercontinental playoff fight, and the schedule for March matchups. Expect drama, dates, and a lot of flags waving.

Voting opens for Globe Soccer Awards 2025 in Dubai; PSG headlines nominations as legends join the jury and fans cast the decisive votes.
Globe Soccer Awards

Who Will Crown Globe Soccer 2025? Dembele, Vinicius, and Ronaldo Lead the Pack

Voting is open for Globe Soccer Awards 2025, with Dubai hosting the ceremony on December 28. PSG dominates the shortlist across several categories, while legends join the jury to pick the winners. The awards feature around 15 categories, including public-vote categories, and the process unfolds in two rounds. The event also highlights fierce markets between clubs from Europe and the Middle East, and a notable Saudi-Barcelona-Arab rivalry adds spice to the mix.

Belgium beat France 2-0 in Davis Cup quarterfinal in Bologna
Davis Cup

Belgium Stuns France to Reach the Davis Cup Semifinals in Bologna

Belgium reached the Davis Cup semifinals in Bologna after a 2-0 win over France, powered by Colynion and Bergs. Colynion defeated Moutet (2-6, 7-5, 7-5) and Bergs beat Rinderknech (6-3, 7-6) to seal the tie. The result extends a 121-year France-Belgium rivalry in this competition and marks their first quarterfinal win since 2019. The event also features notable injuries and upcoming semis involving Italy or Austria, with Spain in the mix.

Morocco vs Uganda AFCON Tangier press conference Regragui
AFCON

Morocco's CAN Promise: Regragui Stakes Morocco's Byte-Size Trophy on Home Soil

Morocco cruised to a 4-0 friendly victory over Uganda in Tangier, marking their 18th consecutive win. Head coach Walid Regragui spoke with renewed optimism, insisting the CAN trophy will stay in Morocco as the team eyes AFCON 2025. He highlighted Morocco's global rise, expressed pride in the squad's depth, and defended Diaz while praising returning captain Saïss. The match energized fans and underscored the pivotal role of backing from the stands as the tournament approaches.

Egypt coach Hassan’s Cape Verde decision sparks debate, Donja’s critique and AFCON 2025 intrigue
friendlies

Donja vs. Hassan: The Cape Verde Debate That Could Tilt Egypt’s AFCON Ambitions

A former Zamalek star known as Donja targets coach Hossam Hassan after Egypt’s recent friendlies against Uzbekistan and Cape Verde, calling a center-back call-up “very odd.” He predicts potential fallout with Mustafa Mohamed and urges a defense reboot featuring Ram Rabia. Hassan fires back in a heated press conference, defending his squad and downplaying critics while stressing Egypt’s limited presence of European-based players. The piece tees up Egypt’s AFCON 2025 campaign in Morocco, where the Pharaohs aim to reclaim the continent’s crown under Hassan’s leadership. A light touch of humor closes the piece as the saga continues.

Spain vs Turkey 2-2 World Cup Qualifiers Seville 2025
World Cup Qualifiers 2026

Spain clinches 2026 World Cup berth in a pulsating 2-2 stalemate with Turkey

Spain secures a ticket to the 2026 World Cup after a 2-2 draw with Turkey at La Cartuja in Seville. The Roja extend a positive run under coach Luis de la Fuente, with key players delivering. Dani Olmo and Mikel Oyarzabal found the net for Spain, while Deniz Gul and Salih Ozkan struck for Turkey. The result leaves Spain atop Group 5 and Turkey trailing in second, as preparations shift to the road to the World Cup.

European World Cup 2026 qualifiers direct tickets and playoff contenders
World Cup 2026 Qualifiers - Europe

Europe's World Cup 2026: Direct Qualifiers Crowned and Playoff Spots Set in Motion

Europe finalised 12 direct tickets to the 2026 World Cup and lined up 12 runners-up for the playoff. Four extra teams from the Nations League path will join the playoff lineup, bringing the total to 16 hopefuls across four paths. The drama now moves to March, when the playoff brackets decide the remaining four World Cup berths. A high stakes chapter begins, with a dash of national pride and perhaps a few bracket-busting surprises.

Zamalek eyes a foreign performance analyst to bolster staff ahead of CAF Confederation Cup
CAF Confederation Cup

Zamalek edges toward a foreign performance analyst as staff reshuffle unfolds

Zamalek is close to hiring a foreign performance analyst after Mohamed Alaa's departure. The club is negotiating with a Portuguese candidate who could join the interim staff led by Ahmed Abdul-Raouf. The move is part of broader changes, including the exit of Croatian fitness coach Mario Tomlianovich, as the team prepares for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage. Adam Kaid returns to training as the squad readies for the clash with Zesco United in Cairo.

Belgium vs Liechtenstein World Cup Qualifier 2026 Getty Images
World Cup Qualifiers 2026

Belgium Clinches World Cup 2026 Spot as Scotland Stages a Nail-Biting Drama

Belgium secured a place at the 2026 World Cup by crushing Liechtenstein 7-0 in the final European qualifier. Wales also qualified for the playoff, while Scotland, Austria, and Switzerland topped their groups or secured direct berths in a dramatic finish across Europe. Spain joined the party with a 2-2 draw against Turkey, sealing their spot, and the playoff picture widened with several nations chasing the remaining slots.

Spain vs Turkey 2-2 World Cup 2026 qualifier Seville highlights photo
World Cup Qualifiers

Spain clinches 2026 World Cup spot with dramatic 2-2 draw vs Turkey

Spain seal official qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-2 draw with a stubborn Turkey in Seville. Dani Olmo opened the scoring early, followed by Mikel Oyarzabal, before Deniz Gul and Salih Ozkan hit back for Turkey. The result leaves Spain at the top of Group 5 with 16 points, while Turkey stay in second with playoff hope. Both coaches rotated heavily, testing depth ahead of the decisive playoff rounds, and the drama kept the stands buzzing well past the final whistle.

Iraq celebrates World Cup playoff victory in Basra after 2-1 win over UAE
World Cup Playoffs

Iraq’s Basra Night Sparks a World Cup Playoff Bid

Iraq surged to a dramatic World Cup playoff berth with a 2-1 win over UAE in Basra, overturning the night’s earlier deficit. The aggregate score stood at 2-1 in favor of Iraq, sending them into the intercontinental playoff alongside six other nations. Mohannad Ali leveled the tie and Amir Al-Amari sealed it with a late penalty, as coach Graham Arnold celebrated wildly. A government and federation show of support followed, while a Zurich draw on November 20 will map the next steps toward the 2026 World Cup.

Tunisia vs Brazil 1-1 Lille friendly image
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Historic 1-1: Tunisia Stands Tall as Brazil Is Forced to Share the Points

Tunisia and Brazil played to a 1-1 draw in a friendly in Lille, showcasing Tunisia's readiness for AFCON and Brazil's continuing search for consistency. Hazem Mostouri put Tunisia ahead with a sharp strike, but Estevao answered from the spot after a VAR check. Brazil dominated possession, yet Tunisia's compact defense kept the scoreline level. The result boosts Tunisia's confidence ahead of major tournaments while Brazil contends with a patchier run of form.

Morocco 4-0 Uganda in Tangier; 18th straight win ahead of AFCON 2025
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Morocco Keeps the Winning Streak Alive: 4-0 Rout Sends a Clear AFCON Message

Morocco crushed Uganda 4-0 in Tangier, marking their 18th consecutive victory. The win solidifies their form ahead of AFCON in Morocco, with goals from an own goal, Ismail Sabiri, Sofiane Rahimi, and Bilal Khannous. The team has not lost since January 2024 and continues to show depth and resilience under Walid Regragui. Hakimi’s injury update brings a glimmer of optimism for a timely comeback, while fans dream of lifting the continental trophy on home soil.