Alex Ferguson says Kevin Keegan transformed Newcastle United with passion, excitement and unforgettable football. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has saluted Kevin Keegan for building Newcastle’s “greatest team” following his old rival’s death aged 75. Keegan passed away on Monday after battling cancer, with Ferguson joining the tributes for one of…
Rudi Garcia was appointed Belgium head coach in January 2025. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Rudi Garcia has left his role as Belgium coach after his side were knocked out of the World Cup quarter-finals, the Belgian football federation (RBFA) said on Monday. Garcia, 62, took over the Red Devils in January 2025 before guiding them to…
Thousands of fans braved the cold and the rain to welcome home the players. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Thousands of fans braved the cold and rain Monday to give a rapturous welcome to the Argentine football squad who landed back home without star Lionel Messi, after their World Cup final loss to Spain. It was not…
Enzo Fernandez insists Argentina gave their best despite a controversial World Cup campaign ending in final heartbreak. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Enzo Fernandez insists Argentina represented themselves in the “best possible way” at the World Cup despite the Chelsea midfielder’s red card in the final and a host of ugly incidents in their controversial campaign. Fernandez…
LONDON: The first 48-team World Cup has barely finished, but Gianni Infantino has already acknowledged the possibility that soccer’s biggest tournament could one day grow larger still, a move that could fundamentally alter the economics of the sport. Speaking to Swiss television during the tournament, the FIFA president said a 64-team World Cup was among the ideas that…
LONDON: Aleksander Ceferin, the head of UEFA, boycotted the World Cup final to show unhappiness with FIFA, British media reported Monday. The relationship between European football’s governing body and the game’s global federation is under strain. One cause was FIFA’s unexplained decision to suspend a red card for United States striker Folarin Balogun before a…
Critics argue the team is FIFA’s darling, received favorable referee calls such as penalties, cards shown to opponents While star Lionel Messi is beloved around the world, anti-Argentina sentiment grew as critics argued they were FIFA’s darling and received favorable referee calls such as penalties and cards shown to opponents. PHOTO: AFP Critics blasted Argentina…
NEW JERSEY: Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to win their second World Cup. The European champions dominated the match at the MetLife Stadium but struggled to find a breakthrough against the streetwise defending champions. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a string…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s pioneering Football for Mental Health initiative received high-level international recognition at the United Nations (UN), with global leaders applauding the Pakistan Football Federation’s innovative use of football to promote mental health awareness, empower young people and drive positive social change. Representing Pakistan at the UN’s prestigious “One World, One Game, One Goal: Football…
LONDON: England white-ball captain Harry Brook has urged his side to learn from Joe Root as they seek to complete a one-day international series win against top-ranked India. Root followed his unbeaten 76 in England’s defeat in the first ODI with a superbly-paced 99 not out as they won in Cardiff on Thursday to level…