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Fifa accused Malaysia of falsifying citizenship papers for seven foreign-born footballers.The governing body fined and suspended the players in September and published a report on Monday explaining its decision.Fifa said the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) forged birth certificates to claim the players’ grandparents were Malaysian.Fifa called this manipulation “pure and simple, a form of cheating.”FAM responded that errors were administrative and said it would appeal the penalties, insisting the players are legitimate citizens. “Grandfather Rule” and Investigation Findings Fifa allows foreign-born players to represent countries where their parents or grandparents were born to prevent teams from importing talent.Investigators reviewed…

Harry Kane has made it clear that his desire to return to the Premier League has faded. The England captain now says he is open to extending his stay at Bayern Munich and discussing a new contract. Kane is halfway through the four-year deal he signed when he joined from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2023 for £86.4 million. Since arriving in Germany, he has scored 103 goals in 106 games and played a key role in Bayern’s 2024-25 Bundesliga title – the first major trophy of his career. Kane distances himself from Premier League return Tottenham manager Thomas…

Fifa president Gianni Infantino continues to insist that “the world will be welcome” at next summer’s World Cup.The men’s tournament will take place mostly in the United States, with matches also in Canada and Mexico.Infantino earlier declared, “We’ll bring the world to the United States of America. The world loves America.”However, growing unrest and political division have cast doubt on that promise.Rising violence, troop deployments ordered by President Donald Trump, and stricter immigration policies have deepened the tension.As fans plan trips and ticket sales open, concerns about access, pricing, and safety keep mounting. Ticket Prices Ignite Global Fan Backlash More…

UEFA has granted conditional approval for two top-flight domestic matches to take place outside Europe, marking a highly unusual departure from its traditional stance that league games should remain within their home nations. The governing body confirmed that one LaLiga encounter and one Serie A fixture would be held abroad later this season. The Spanish clash between Barcelona and Villarreal is scheduled for December in Miami, while AC Milan’s meeting with Como will be staged in Perth, Australia, in February. The Italian match is being relocated because San Siro will be occupied for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony. UEFA Labels…

England’s preparations for the upcoming international fixtures have taken a turn after defender Reece James was ruled out through injury, prompting manager Thomas Tuchel to hand a maiden senior call-up to Manchester City midfielder Nico O’Reilly. The Chelsea captain sustained the injury during his side’s 2–1 victory over Liverpool on Saturday and, following medical evaluation by England’s staff, has been released from the national team camp. The Football Association confirmed the withdrawal early Monday, noting that the decision was made as a precaution to allow James to recover fully. O’Reilly, 20, has been promoted from the under-21 squad and will…

Bayern Munich stretched their Bundesliga lead to four points after sweeping aside Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday night. Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig shared a tense 1-1 draw, missing their chance to apply pressure on the champions. Christoph Baumgartner struck first for Leipzig from a rehearsed set piece before Yan Couto equalised for Dortmund. “It could have gone either way,” Baumgartner said. Both teams fought hard but lacked the killer edge. Dortmund’s Niko Kovac admitted, “If you can’t win, you can’t lose,” summing up the stalemate’s frustration. In contrast, Bayern looked ruthless. Luis Díaz outshone Harry Kane, while Serge Gnabry continued…

Mohamed Salah’s lack of defensive work has become a small but growing issue for Liverpool, especially against stronger teams. Coach Arne Slot might have asked him to stay high up the pitch, waiting for quick transitions, which made him one of the most dangerous attackers in football. But the players behind him fail to cover properly, creating major defensive problems for whoever plays right-back this season. Whether it’s Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley, or Dominik Szoboszlai, they often face a 2v1 overload on their side. That weakness was clear on Saturday when Chelsea scored their winning goal. The worry now is…

Oliver Glasner suffered his first defeat since April. “It hurts,” he said. “We played fantastically but didn’t finish the job.” Crystal Palace’s 19-game unbeaten run ended cruelly in stoppage time. Jack Grealish grabbed his first Everton goal to seal victory. “It’s painful,” Glasner admitted. “Maybe we need this to grow. But I’m a terrible loser.” Palace dominated early. “They should have been 3-0 up,” said Everton manager David Moyes. “We got lucky in the end.” Jordan Pickford kept Everton alive with key saves from Pino, Mitchell, and Mateta. Palace finally broke through via Daniel Muñoz. Ismaïla Sarr set him up…

Match OverviewOn October 5, 2025, Juventus hosted AC Milan at Allianz Stadium in Turin for Matchday 6 of Serie A. Despite several scoring opportunities for both sides, the game ended in a 0-0 stalemate. Both teams struggled to convert their chances into goals, resulting in a tense and evenly contested match. Key Moments of the GameAC Milan had a prime opportunity to take the lead when Christian Pulisic was awarded a penalty after Juventus defender Lloyd Kelly fouled Santiago Giménez in the box. However, Pulisic’s spot-kick sailed over the crossbar, keeping the score level. Juventus also created chances, with striker…

Rangers dismissed Russell Martin after 17 matches, stating that results failed to meet expectations during the transition.The 39-year-old’s last game ended in a 1-1 draw at Falkirk on Sunday. Police escorted him from the ground after angry fans blocked the team bus.Supporters at Ibrox increasingly criticised Martin as Rangers struggled early in the season.Rangers did not secure their first league win until late September and suffered a 9-1 aggregate loss to Club Brugge in August’s Champions League play-offs.As the domestic season pauses for its second international break, Rangers sit eighth in the Premiership, 11 points behind leaders Hearts.Martin signed a…