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Australia's head coach Tony Popovich has signed a contract extension, extending his term until 2027.

The Football Federation of Australia announced on Friday that it has reached a contract extension agreement with national team manager Toni Popovic. The 52-year-old will continue coaching after this World Cup until the end of the 2027 Asian Cup.

2026-06-13 06:53

Football · World Cup Qualifiers · Serbian Football Association · Serbian national team · Veljko Panovic

Former Oviedo coach Veljko Panovic has officially taken over as head coach of Serbia and will lead the team in the World Cup qualifiers.

The Serbian Football Association (FSS) officially announced on Thursday the appointment of Veljko Panovic as the national team coach. He will lead the Serbian team in the World Cup qualifiers on November 13 and 16, against England and Latvia respectively.

2025-10-31 08:34

Football · African Cup of Nations · Senegalese government · Senegalese Football Federation · Moroccan Football Federation

Senegalese government thorough investigation into alleged corruption by the Confederation of African Football (CAF)..

The Athletic reported on Wednesday that the Senegalese government has publicly called for a thorough investigation into alleged corruption by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after the country's Africa Cup of Nations title was revoked nearly two months ago and was controversially given to Morocco.

2026-03-19 08:26

Football · Africa Cup of Nations · Senegal national football team · Egypt national football team · Nicolas Jackson

◤Africa Cup of Nations◢ Sadio Mané scores as Senegal reach the final with a 1-0 win over Egypt..

Senegal narrowly defeated Egypt 1-0 in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final at the Grand Stade de Tangier in Morocco on Wednesday to advance to the final.

2026-01-15 07:02

Football · Mattei Kovar · Czech National Team · Goalkeeper · Denmark National Team

Matthijs de Koval believes the team played exceptionally well, and qualifying for the World Cup was a natural outcome.

Goalkeeper Mattei Kovar made two penalty saves against Ireland and another in the penalty shootout against Denmark, contributing significantly to the Czech Republic's return to the World Cup after a 20-year absence thanks to his outstanding performances in the play-off semi-final and final.

2026-04-02 02:19

Football · Miroslav Koubek · Czech National Team · Head Coach · Denmark National Team

Miroslav Koubek: This achievement is of great significance to my career and life. I am extremely happy and grateful for the players' contributions.

Czech national team coach Miroslav Kubek stated that leading the Czech team to the World Cup finals through the playoffs is the most important achievement of his career and even his life. The 74-year-old coach also admitted to being unable to hold back his tears after defeating Denmark in a penalty shootout at Leitner Stadium.

2026-04-02 03:00

Football · Pavel Schulz · Czech National Team · Denmark National Team · FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Pavel Schulz is happy for the head coach and proud of the team's collective achievement of their goals.

Czech national team player Pavel Schulz stated that his goal in the World Cup playoff final against Denmark was the most crucial goal of his career so far. This goal helped his team win the match and secure their place in this summer's World Cup.

2026-04-02 02:14

Football · Premier League · Liverpool · Mohamed Salah · Arne Sloot

Multiple media outlets report that Salah has returned to the Liverpool squad after communicating with Sloth and is expected to play against Brighton.

According to multiple media outlets including The TA, The Times, and The Daily Telegraph, Mohamed Salah has been recalled to the Liverpool squad. He will play in Saturday's Premier League match against Brighton at Anfield, before heading to the Egyptian national team.

2025-12-13 06:14

Football · World Cup qualifiers · Zimbabwe national team · Zimbabwe Football Association · Michael Nice

Official: Zimbabwe coach Michael Nice officially sacked

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) recently issued an announcement confirming that 58-year-old German coach Michael Nice is no longer the head coach of the national team.

2025-10-24 03:17

Football · African Cup of Nations · Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) · Cameroon national football team · Marc Brys

Cameroon national team head coach Marc Brys sacked due to complete fall out with the country's Football Federation..

The Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) announced on its official website on Monday that its national team's head coach, Marc Bys, has been sacked.

2025-12-02 09:32

Football · FIFA · Portuguese Primeira Liga · Sporting Clube Farense · Nigeria national football team

Former African Cup of Nations-winning Nigeria legendary international goalkeeper Peter Rufai passed away due to long illness at the age of 61..

FIFA announced the sad news on its official website on Friday that former Nigeria legendary international goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who had won the African Cup of Nations with the team, has passed away due to long illness at the age of 61.

2025-07-05 04:27

Football · FIFA World Cup · France national football team · Paraguay national football team · French Football Federation (FFF)

French Public Prosecutor's Office has officially launched a criminal investigation into Paraguayan female Senator Celeste Amarilla for her racist remarks against Kylian Mbappé..

AFP exclusively reported on Thursday that the French Public Prosecutor's Office has officially launched a criminal investigation into Paraguayan female Senator Celeste Amarilla for her recent racist remarks against Kylian Mbappé.

2026-07-10 08:25

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