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WEBAcquitted in 2022, Blatter and Platini to face appeal trial in 2025 as FIFA and Swiss judiciary demand blood. September 17 – It has become something of a never-ending saga involving the two men who were once the most powerful in world and European football. But it could finally be reaching its denouement.
FIFA Archives - Inside World Football
WEB5 days ago · Acquitted in 2022, Blatter and Platini to face appeal trial in 2025 as FIFA and Swiss judiciary demand blood. September 17 – It has become something of a never-ending saga involving the two men who were once the most powerful in world and European football. But it could finally be reaching its denouement.
Andrew Warshaw Archives - Inside World Football
WEBSep 14, 2024 · By Andrew Warshaw. November 21 – Two weeks ago, as organisers put the finishes touches to 12 years of planning, the president of FIFA and his trusted number two – clearly alarmed about their showpiece tournament being undermined by constant criticism over Qatar’s human rights record – took the unprecedented step of pleading with the 32 finalists to concentrate on the football and not ...
Football News Archives - Inside World Football
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Villar niece killed in Mexico as kidnapping goes tragically wrong. September 21 – A niece of Angel Maria Villar, one of world football’s most high-ranking officials who ran UEFA temporarily in the absence of Michel Platini, has tragically been found dead close to the Mexican city of Toluca after being held to ransom.
Real Madrid set to embark on a 72-game season with Super Cup …
WEBAugust 14 – With the UEFA Super Cup tonight, Real Madrid’s management and players are gearing up for 72 possible matches in all competitions, concluding with the Club World Cup in 11 months time. “It’s going to be a very demanding season from the start,” said Real boss Carlo Ancelotti, while skipper Dani Carvajal went even further as he denounced what the club considers an impossible ...
Europe Archives - Inside World Football
WEBSep 8, 2024 · San Marino make history with first ever win after 171 losses. September 6 – San Marino, the whipping boys of international football as the worst team on the planet, according to FIFA’s world rankings, made history on Thursday by beating Liechtenstein 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League to claim their first ever competitive win. Read more ….
England - Inside World Football
WEBJun 13, 2024 · Looking for revenge after the heartbreak of Euro 2020, England shape up as one of the tournament favourites. Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate raised some eyebrows with a bold but encouraging squad selection, leaving established internationals Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford at home in favour of a host of virtually uncapped youngsters. Now equipped with a talented squad brimming with young ...
Netherlands - Inside World Football
WEBJun 13, 2024 · It was hardly plain sailing for the Dutch. A 4-0 defeat against France left the Netherlands chasing qualification for the rest of the campaign and in a two-horse race with Greece, they claimed a pivotal 1-0 victory in Athens to secure a ticket in the next game against the Republic of Ireland. Their struggles were a fair reflection of the Dutch’s poor performance levels.
Premier League Archives - Inside World Football
WEBSep 1, 2024 · August 23 – Despite an action-packed start to the football season, the Premier League’s opening match day saw a slight dip in attendance compared to 2023, with just under 1% lower capacity across the ten hosting stadiums.
Performance Archives - Inside World Football
WEBSep 1, 2024 · July 26 – The CIES Football Observatory has endorsed a recent European Club Association (ECA) study revealing that only a small percentage of footballers endure extensive minutes each season, throwing a more detailed light on the physical demands placed on top-tier players in the face of a growing international calendar.