Author: Grace Johnson

Ethics committee receives complaint A human rights group accuses Fifa president Gianni Infantino of breaking the body’s neutrality rules. The group says he supported United States president Donald Trump through awards and public praise. It asked Fifa’s ethics committee to investigate his actions. The group sent a complaint letter that a British sports outlet reviewed without naming itself in the text. The letter claims Infantino committed four clear breaches of Fifa’s neutrality principles. It says awarding a peace prize to a sitting leader already violates neutrality. It adds that Infantino cannot set Fifa’s mission or values on his own. Infantino…

Pressure rises before the City showdownXabi Alonso’s future at Real Madrid remains undecided, yet Wednesday’s Champions League match against Manchester City could define it. Fans grow impatient and booed the team after Sunday’s 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo, prompting an emergency meeting about Alonso’s position. Real sit four points behind Barcelona and have won only one of their last five league games. The dramatic slump since the October win over Barcelona now leaves Alonso’s survival chances very thin. Alonso arrived in the summer with a modern plan, but the club still resists this necessary shift. President Florentino Pérez never fully…

The 2025 NFL playoff race saw significant changes following Week 14, setting the stage for a thrilling postseason. In the AFC, the Denver Broncos moved up to the No. 1 seed with a win over the Raiders, while the New England Patriots also maintain an 11-2 record. The Jacksonville Jaguars, Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills, and Houston Texans occupy the remaining playoff spots, with the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens still in contention but facing difficult paths to secure a postseason berth. Week 14 clarified the AFC standings. Losses by the Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs strengthened Pittsburgh’s…

Tensions rise between Salah and Slot Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is threatening to damage his own legacy, according to former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney. Salah admitted on Saturday that he felt “thrown under the bus” by Liverpool and claimed his relationship with head coach Arne Slot has broken down. Rooney argued that Slot must now assert his authority and consider excluding the Egypt international from Liverpool’s upcoming matches. “Arne Slot has to show his authority and pull him in, saying ‘you are not travelling with the team, what you said is not acceptable,’” Rooney said on his latest podcast…

Rift With Slot Worsens Mohamed Salah says Liverpool no longer support him and claims his relationship with Arne Slot has collapsed. He spends the full 3-3 draw at Leeds on the bench, marking his third consecutive match without a start. After the game, he says the club place all blame on him. He says he once had strong communication with Slot. Now he says that bond has vanished. He cannot explain the sudden breakdown. He believes someone inside the club wants him sidelined. Salah says he loves Liverpool and always will. He says his children feel the same. He calls…

Next summer’s World Cup finally feels real. Fans across the globe can start marking calendars and planning tournament routes. Friday’s draw in Washington DC offered plenty of talking points beyond the home nations. Before the Village People took the stage to perform YMCA, the group stage raised excitement. Two of the world’s top strikers will face off, while the knockout stage promises potential showdowns between football legends. The anticipation is building. A draw that dragged on Supporters tuned in from the start, eager to see who their teams would face in next year’s group stage. The ceremony took longer than…

Fans and Former Stars Share the Same Feelings “Frustrated, angry, that is it,” Ruben Amorim said in his first words after Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with West Ham on Thursday. His statement captured the mood of the fans, many of whom booed the team off Old Trafford. Former captain Roy Keane used similar words to describe the current United side. “The word everyone will be using is frustration,” Keane told Sky Sports after another match where United led but conceded late to end with a point. He added, “I wouldn’t trust or believe in this team. There are more goals…

A Night of Harsh Questions for Liverpool’s Defensive LeaderThe spotlight shifted again toward a Liverpool icon who has lost his edge. Mohamed Salah remained out of the starting lineup against Sunderland due to poor form. Yet the real scrutiny fell on Virgil van Dijk, whose struggles defined the 1-1 draw. Ageing Stars Lose Their ShineVan Dijk is 34 and Salah 33. Both signed new two-year deals in the summer. No one questioned those decisions then. Fans even celebrated the loyalty of the veteran pair. Now both fail to reach their former standards. Liverpool look fragile at the back after Arne…

A move full of promiseHarvey Elliott appeared briefly in Aston Villa’s Christmas video and reminded fans he still belongs to the club. The loan player spent more time on the big screen than he has on the pitch in the past two months. He pushed a laundry trolley through the training ground while wearing a festive jumper. His wish likely centres on a sporting turnaround. His deadline-day move from Liverpool carried huge promise, but the situation changed quickly. The transfer becomes permanent once Elliott reaches ten appearances. After five matches, he sits in limbo. His late cameo for Liverpool in…

Frank Trusts the Club’s LeadershipTottenham manager Thomas Frank says he feels very confident about the support he receives from the club’s owners. Frank joined Spurs from Brentford in June and has won only one Premier League home match, the opening fixture against Burnley. Spurs have collected 18 points from 13 games and sit 12th in the table, which has led some fans to criticise the Danish coach. Frank insists he still trusts the club’s hierarchy. He says the owners act intelligently. He says they understand how successful organisations grow. He says every strong club needs time to build. Boos at…