Algeria have secured their first-ever place at the FIFA Women’s World Cup after reaching the semifinals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, while Morocco also booked their ticket to the 2027 global tournament.
Football legend Lionel Messi has lost one of the most important people in his life. His father, Jorge Messi, has passed away at the age of 68.
Arsenal won the English Premier League title in the 2025-26 season after 22 years. Mikel Arteta's side also came close to winning the Champions League, but PSG denied them the European crown for the second consecutive time. Now, with bigger goals ahead, the Gunners have planned to strengthen the squad. As part of that plan, they have secured Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United. His move to the Emirates was almost certain, and the Gunners have now finalised the deal.
Lionel Messi was reportedly among the highest-profile players targeted by bomb and armed-attack threats during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to media reports citing purportedly leaked documents linked to the FBI and international police cooperation authorities.
Fan’s hopes of seeing Shakib Al Hasan return to the national team for a farewell series have suffered a major setback after the government said the former captain has no opportunity to return and play for the country under the current circumstances.
Norway’s football chief Lise Klaveness has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, saying he no longer has the institutional trust needed to lead world football amid a growing governance crisis.