Liverpool ended their losing streak, which had persisted over their last three matches across various competitions, achieving a vital 2-0 victory against hosts West Ham United on Sunday in the 13th round of the Premier League. 1. Match Details and Goals Match:  Liverpool 2 - 0 West Ham United (at the London Olympic Stadium). Goal Scorers: Swedish international Alexander Isak  in the 60th minute. Dutch international Cody Gakpo  in the 90+2 minute. Match Circumstances:  Liverpo

Early signs of "chaos" for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are emerging, with mounting concerns over the possible absence of the Iranian national team from the tournament set to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, due to US visa restrictions. 1. The Core Crisis: Visa Refusal and Iranian Protest The Incident:  US authorities refused to grant entry visas to members of the official Iranian delegation for the World Cup Draw ceremony , scheduled to take place in Washington n

Daniel Farke, the Leeds United coach, said that Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma deliberately pretended to be injured during the teams' Premier League match to give coach Pep Guardiola an opportunity to relay new instructions. This occurred following Leeds' 3-2 loss on Saturday. 1. Incident Details and Accusation The Context:  Manchester City took an early 2-0 lead (goals by Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol), but Leeds narrowed the gap in the 49th minute (Dominic

English club Manchester City has completed more than half of its journey in the league phase of the Champions League this season. City suffered its first defeat in the Champions League this season, falling 0-2 to Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday in the fifth round. After the first five rounds, manager Pep Guardiola's team has collected 10 points , temporarily placing them sixth in the Champions League league standings, pending the completion of the fifth round matches. ⚽️ Manchest

FC Barcelona delivered one of its worst performances in recent memory in London against Chelsea in the Champions League, both individually and collectively. Mistakes by several players and a lack of coherence allowed Chelsea to secure a stunning 3-0 victory over the Blaugrana , a result fully supported by statistics. 1. The Three Key Indicators Behind Barcelona's Collapse Indicator Chelsea Barcelona Result Ball Possession 55.4% 44.6% Loss  of Initiative Total Passes 514 418 N

Everton manager David Moyes commented on a skirmish that broke out between his players during their match against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday, which ended in a 1-0 victory for Everton despite being reduced to ten men. 1. Incident Details and Coach's Reaction The Incident:  In the 13th minute, after a Manchester United attack, Everton players Idrissa Gueye  and Michael Keane  exchanged words, and Gueye proceeded to slap Keane across the face . Referee Tony Harr

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney renewed his attack on Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, calling on Liverpool manager Arne Slot to take a "bold" decision: benching Salah. Rooney believes this move would trigger a reaction within the team amid the sharp decline in the results of the former Premier League champions. 1. Reason for Calling for Salah's Temporary Marginalization Decline in Performance:  Rooney criticized Salah's recent performance, noting that he "does not perform

English football legend Wayne Rooney urged Liverpool manager Arne Slot to get rid of the Egyptian star Mohamed Salah so that the team can stop its suffering, which is currently characterized by a streak of defeats in the English Premier League. 1. Liverpool's Suffering and Salah's Decline Team Status:  Liverpool's struggles under Slot continued after losing 0-3 to Nottingham Forest on Saturday at Anfield, marking 6 losses in their last 7 league matches, placing them 11th in t

The defender for the Yemeni national team and Iraq's Erbil SC, Haroun Al-Zubaydi, discussed his inspiring football journey, which started with playing barefoot in the streets of Sanaa, included working in a US food store, and led him to represent his country in the qualifiers for the Arab Cup 2025 in Qatar. Milestones in Al-Zubaydi's Career Early Life:  Al-Zubaydi moved to the US at age 10, where he balanced school, football, and working in his family's food store. He said: "

Majid Bougherra, the head coach of the Algerian national team, announced the squad for the Arab Cup 2025 tournament, scheduled to take place in Qatar from December 1st to 18th. Key Squad Changes and Grouping Notable Names:  The squad sees the return of stars like Yacine Brahimi , Islam Slimani , and Adam Ounas , while Al Masry player Abderrahim Dighmoum  is excluded. Algeria's Group:  The "Desert Warriors" are in Group D alongside Iraq  and the winners of the two playoff matc

Al Ahly club management today tasked its legal advisor, Mohamed Othman, with filing five urgent official complaints and a formal report to the Public Prosecutor against Yehia Aboul Fotouh, Vice Chairman of the National Bank of Egypt (NBE). The action follows statements made by Aboul Fotouh that included "transgressions against the club, its fans, and some state institutions." Recipients of the Complaints The complaints were directed to five authorities based on their respecti

The FIFA Intercontinental Playoff Draw for the 2026 World Cup, held on Thursday afternoon, placed the Iraqi national team on a difficult path to qualify for the tournament. Draw Details and Expected Matches Iraq's Matchup:  The Iraqi team  will face the winner of the match between Suriname and Bolivia  for a spot in the World Cup. The final qualifying match for Iraq's path will be held in Mexico. The Other Path:  On the other side of the draw, the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Egyptian football scene witnessed a prominent public debate between the Head Coach of the Egyptian national team, Hossam Hassan, and the former Olympic team coach, Brazilian Rogério Micale. Hassan explicitly criticized Micale regarding his salary and results, prompting Micale to respond with a lengthy statement described as "calm and reasoned." Hossam Hassan's Criticisms: Salary and Results Hassan's comments came after Egypt defeated Cape Verde in the Al Ain Friendly Cup.

The Curaçao national team achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, making it the smallest nation ever by population size to secure a spot in the tournament. Details of the Record Achievement Island Status:  Curaçao is an island in the Caribbean region, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Population:  Curaçao's population is only about 156,000 inhabitants , making it the least populated country to qualify for the World Cup. Qualificat

French and Spanish press reports revealed details of the final agreement between Real Madrid and Olympique Lyonnais regarding the transfer of young Brazilian striker Endrick Felipe to the French club on a loan deal during the upcoming winter transfer window, amid his exclusion from Coach Xabi Alonso's tactical plans. Loan Details and the Unusual Condition Forced Exit:  Endrick (18) joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 with great fanfare but suffered a hamstring injury tha

The English club Arsenal is preparing to submit a tempting offer to secure the services of Brazilian winger Rodrygo Goes from Real Madrid (Spain). English reports indicated that Real Madrid coach, Xabi Alonso, welcomes Rodrygo’s departure to Arsenal or any other club, given his limited reliance on the player in matches. Details of Arsenal’s Offer for Rodrygo According to "football365," a trio of clubs—Arsenal, Tottenham, and Manchester City—have submitted bids totaling €60 mi

The prodigious striker Erling Haaland led his country, Norway, to achieve a historic milestone by returning to the 2026 World Cup for the first time in 28 years, following a convincing 4-1 victory over Italy on their home ground late Sunday, concluding the European Qualifiers (Group 9). Match and Qualification Details The match, held at the "San Siro" stadium in Milan, saw a major turnaround in the second half. The Italian team failed to maintain their early lead, scored by F

The head coach of the Nigerian national team, Eric Chelle, accused the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) players of "practicing magic" during their penalty shootout victory over the "Super Eagles" on Sunday. DR Congo reached the global playoff stage for the 2026 World Cup after eliminating Nigeria with a 4-3 penalty shootout win, following a 1-1 draw in both regular and extra time in the African playoff final. Details of the Altercation and Accusation An altercation eru

Ihab Abu Jazar, the technical director of the Palestinian national team, affirmed that he experienced moments of exceptional pride during the friendly match against the Spanish region's Basque team, despite the 3-0 loss on Saturday at the San Mamés stadium. In press statements, Abu Jazar expressed his deep pride in this historic experience: Historic Achievement:  He said: "I am proud to have become the coach of the first Palestinian team to play in Europe; it is one of the mo

All eyes in the Arab and Asian football communities will be on the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, where the national teams of the UAE and Iraq will meet in the first leg of the Asian playoff for a spot in the Inter-Confederation Playoff for the 2026 World Cup. This crucial match offers one team a final opportunity to continue their qualification journey after both failed to secure direct entry. Match Details and Global Ambitions: First Leg: Takes place T