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Malagò: Italy Must Aim Beyond World Cup Qualification

FIGC President Giovanni Malagò has set ambitious goals for the Italy national team, insisting they must aim higher than mere World Cup qualification and hinting at further player allegiance switches.

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Kylian Mbappé Confident in Ballon d’Or Bid After Standout Season

發佈留言 / NEWS / Vargas Mateo

French forward Kylian Mbappé believes he was the standout player of the past season, citing his prolific goalscoring for Real Madrid and record-breaking World Cup performances as he eyes the Ballon d’Or.

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Nico Paz Tipped for Argentina’s Iconic No. 10 Shirt After Messi’s Retirement

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Following Lionel Messi’s international retirement, reports suggest Como star Nico Paz is a leading candidate to inherit Argentina’s legendary No. 10 jersey, previously worn by Messi and Diego Maradona.

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Moise Bombito facing further surgery and months out after tibia injury recurrence

發佈留言 / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

OGC Nice defender Moise Bombito will undergo further surgery on his tibia injury and faces several months on the sidelines after tests confirmed the setback.

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FIFA Hand Paredes Ten-Match Ban and Molina Seven-Game Suspension After Final Brawl

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina receive lengthy suspensions and $90,000 fines following post-match incidents at the World Cup Final against Spain. Argentina also face stadium restrictions.

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Baumgartner: Missing World Cup caused ‘huge’ mental pain

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Christoph Baumgartner has described the mental anguish of missing the World Cup as “huge” after a thigh injury required surgery and ended his dream of playing in the tournament. The RB Leipzig midfielder is now targeting a return in the autumn.

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NWSL to Kick Off 2027 Season in February Ahead of Brazil World Cup

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

The National Women’s Soccer League will open its 2027 campaign on February 11, the earliest start in league history, to accommodate the Women’s World Cup. The season will pause for one month during the tournament.

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Rüdiger reverses Germany retirement decision following Klopp appointment

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Antonio Rüdiger has reversed his decision to retire from international football following Jürgen Klopp’s appointment as Germany head coach. The 33-year-old had reportedly intended to step down after the World Cup.

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Völler Backs Nagelsmann for Top Club Return After World Cup Exit

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Germany sporting director Rudi Völler has defended Julian Nagelsmann, predicting the former national coach will soon manage another elite club despite their disappointing World Cup campaign.

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Saibari faces Bayern Munich delay with torn thigh muscle

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Morocco international Ismael Saibari will miss Bayern Munich’s pre-season tour after club doctors diagnosed a torn thigh muscle sustained at the World Cup.