Italy’s Spalletti asked federation before including Zaniolo in Euro squad

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti said on Monday that he asked the national federation before including Nicolo Zaniolo in its latest Euro 2024 squad, with the forward assisting authorities in their investigation into alleged illegal betting activity. The Italian Football...

Euro 2024 Qualifiers Preview: Italy, Netherlands, Wales aim to secure qualification

Reigning champion Italy is preparing for a decisive qualifier with Ukraine for a place at Euro 2024, while former winner the Netherlands and 2016 semi-finalists Wales are also aiming to book their tickets to the finals in Germany. The last two rounds of qualifying...

Australia aims to follow USA in ‘building’ FIFA’s Club World Cup

Australia’s football chief James Johnson believes his country can help FIFA turn their new Club World Cup into a global success as he seeks to get in the driving seat for the bidding process. Australia last month opted not to bid for the 2034 World Cup after facing...

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Ake adds to Dutch defensive woes

Nathan Ake has pulled out of the Netherlands squad for their final two European Championship qualifiers against Ireland and Gibraltar due to injury. Manchester City’s Ake is the latest defender to join the Dutch injury list, with Sven Botman, Matthijs de Ligt, Jurrien...

I-League 2023-24: Thapa awaits ‘homecoming’ as Sreenidi Deccan faces Shillong in first away game of season

“The football culture in Shillong is great. People here love football more than any sport and whichever corner of the city you visit, you will find children of all ages playing football. It is like a religion here,” said Birendra Thapa, Assistant Coach of Sreenidi...