Around 40,000 fans are anticipated at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico for Italy’s Nations League opener against Belgium, marking Roberto Mancini’s first match back as head coach.
Four of Europe’s biggest football leagues – the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, and Bundesliga – have issued a joint statement calling for fundamental reforms at FIFA. They warn of a “governance problem” threatening the sport’s foundations.
As Andriy Shevchenko approaches his 50th birthday, the Ukrainian FA President reflects on his illustrious career and his mission to inspire young Ukrainians with his Ballon d’Or trophy.
Real Madrid TV has rejected an apology from journalist Juanma Castaño, who compared the club’s channel to the newspaper Gara. The club’s presenter stated the apology did not soften accusations of misleading coverage.
Real Madrid has intensified its disagreement with journalist Juanma Castaño by releasing a video targeting him on its official social media channels. The three-minute, 14-second video uses a decade of Castaño’s on-air history against him, following his criticism of Real Madrid TV.
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has lauded manager Pierre Sage’s “remarkable work” two months into his tenure, despite a challenging start to the Premier League season. Parish dismissed rumours of internal tensions, highlighting Sage’s positive impact on the squad.
Jürgen Klopp makes his Germany managerial debut against the Netherlands, with up to six uncapped Bundesliga players hoping to earn their first international caps.
Giovanni Malagò faces potential removal as Italian Football Federation (FIGC) President due to an election irregularity, with former Milan and Monza CEO Adriano Galliani emerging as a possible successor.
Serie B club Juve Stabia has been hit with an additional two-point deduction, bringing their season total to four points, following a fraud investigation into patron Alfredo Guerri.