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Wednesday, Jan 8

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Costa Rica National Football Team Hires Miguel Herrera As Coach for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

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Former Mexico coach Miguel Herrera has been hired as coach of the Costa Rica men's national football team. Herrera replaces Gustavo Alfaro, who moved from Costa Rica to Paraguay in August.

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Who be Éric Chelle wey can carry Super Eagles go 2026 Fifa World Cup

Getty Images Di Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) don confam di appointment of Éric Sékou Chelle...

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Northern Ireland land new attacker as transfer saga from FAI to be finalised by Fifa

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Ronan Hale’s international transfer to Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland will be finalised by Fifa in the coming weeks meaning the striker will be available to play for Michael O’Neill’s side in friendlies in March.

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Percy Tau threatened to take Al Ahly to FIFA!

Percy Tau is set to join a new club imminently as he continues to finalise what threatened to be an ugly exit from Al Ahly!

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France coach Didier Deschamps says he’ll leave after FIFA World Cup 2026

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Deschamps, who led France to the FIFA World Cup title in 2018, will step away after the 2026 edition in North America.

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Deschamps To Step Down As France Coach After 2026 FIFA World Cup

Didier Deschamps, will not seek to renew his contract which expires in 2026, the French Football Federation (FFF) told Reuters on Tuesday. Deschamps’ deal runs until after the next World Cup, for which Les Bleus have yet to qualify. The 56…

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Didier Deschamps To Step Down As France Coach After FIFA World Cup 2026

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Didier Deschamps took charge as France coach in 2012 and led Les Bleus to the World Cup title in 2018.

Tuesday, Jan 7

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How FIFA corruption actually works, according to a soccer whistleblower

Bonita Mersiades is a FIFA whistleblower. She played a key role in Australia's bid to host the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.

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Monday, Jan 6

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Patrick Kluivert set for return to management to take over international side sitting 127th in FIFA rankings

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Dutch hero Patrick Kluivert is set to return to the dugout on the international stage.

Belgian soccer leader Van Damme to get European seat for women on FIFA ruling council

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GENEVA (AP) — Belgian soccer federation president Pascale van Damme is set join FIFA’s ruling council after being the only…

Al Ahly targets Orlando Pirates star for FIFA Club World Cup

Al Ahly sets its sights on Orlando Pirates' rising star as a key target for the FIFA Club World Cup squad. With Tau on the brink of exiting.

New Saints contact Fifa over outstanding Young Saudi fee

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The New Saints claim they have yet to receive a transfer fee from Saudi Pro League club Al-Orobah for striker Brad Young.

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Sports News | Belgian Soccer Leader Pascale Van Damme to Get European Seat for Women on FIFA Ruling Council

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Belgian soccer federation president Pascale van Damme is set join FIFA's ruling council after being the only candidate to run for a seat reserved for a female official from Europe.

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Indonesia sack football coach Shin in search of FIFA World Cup 2026 spot

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South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong is let go after four years as Indonesian football chief eyes World Cup qualification.

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Indonesia Fires Head Coach Shin Tae-Yong Ahead of Vital FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Against South Korea

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In November, the team defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 to move into third place in the six-team group with four games remaining. At a press conference in Jakarta, PSSI chairman Erick Thohir, who handed Shin a contract extension to 2027 last June,…

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Fifa World Cup 2026: Indonesia sack coach Shin Tae-yong, citing need for better leadership

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FA head says a replacement from Europe will arrive on January 11, with one of the names thrown about being ex-Barcelona coach Louis Van Gaal.

Sunday, Jan 5

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Premier League vs. FIFA Club World Cup: What is the controversy?

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Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters has voiced serious concerns about the 2025 Club World Cup schedule, citing potential conflicts with player rest regulations and the overall impact on the English league.

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A new teammate for Messi at Inter Miami: Joining from Europe for the FIFA Club World Cup

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Inter Miami CF is preparing for its biggest challenge yet: the Club World Cup. The club's recent signing of Tadeo Allende highlights its ambition to compete against the world's best teams.

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