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Messi unhappy with PSG’s lack of recognition after World Cup win

World Cup winner Lionel Messi seemed hurt by Paris Saint-Germain’s action after him and the Argentine’s triumph at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the Inter Miami star revealed in an interview aired on Thursday. The 36-year-old, who was talking to radio Olga of Buenos Aires in his Miami home, said that the French champions did not recognise his achievement after winning the World Cup...

Ex-Ivory Coast boss Renard confirmed as France Women’s coach

Ex-Ivory Coast boss Renard confirmed as France Women’s coach

Two-time Africa Cup of Nations winning coach Herve Renard has been confirmed as head coach of the France women's national team following his resignation from Saudi Arabia. Renard famously led the gulf nation to a 2-1 win over Argentina at the 2022 World Cup but reached an agreement to leave after the Saudis lost 2-1 to Bolivia in an international friendly on Tuesday. His resignation paved...

Morocco join Spain & Portugal to bid for 2030 World Cup

2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finalists, Morocco have joined a three-way bid alongside Spain and Portugal to host the FIFA World Cup in 2030.  King Mohammed VI of Morocco disclosed this in a letter read by the country's Sports minister Chakib Benmoussa after receiving CAF outstanding achievement award from CAF President, Patrice Motsepe in Kigali on Tuesday. Ukraine initially joined the bid last October but the invasion...

PSG defender charged with rape by French prosecutors

PSG defender charged with rape by French prosecutors

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has been charged with rape, French prosecutors announced on Friday. Earlier this week, the 24-year-old was accused of sexual abuse by an unnamed woman after he invited her to his Paris home last weekend. According to Le Parisien, Hakimi was invited by prosecutors from Nanterre for questioning on the basis of the accusations of sexual abuse on Thursday. The Moroccan star...

Scaloni extends Argentina contract until 2026

Scaloni extends Argentina contract until 2026

Argentina's World Cup-winning coach Lionel Scaloni has signed a new contract until 2026, as announced by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) on Monday. Scaloni, whose contract expired after Argentina's triumph at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, will remain with the Albiceleste until the next World Cup, which will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The former Argentine international agreed to the...