One set of rules applies to the Americans, and another to everyone else. When President Donald Trump calls Gianni Infantino, everything is interpreted differently—suspensions can be lifted and replaced with suspended punishments. But in every other case, the rules are enforced as written. Mercy is only possible when the U.S. president gets involved, not when football associations submit appeals. England asked FIFA to overturn Jarell Quansah’s red card, but to no avail. FIFA did not grant their request as it did for the United States ahead of the Round of 16 clash against Belgium. Folarin Balogun was allowed to play in that match despite receiving a straight red card, but Jarell Quansah will miss England’s quarterfinal against Norway. He will also be unavailable for a potential semifinal, only becoming eligible again for the final—if the Three Lions make it that far.England on red alert: Key players walk suspension tightrope as injuries lurkThe two-match suspension remains in force, wit..

Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has insisted her side will head to the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with the intention of competing for honors rather than merely making up the numbers.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Starlets secured qualification for the continental showpiece for the first time in a decade and will be looking to build on the country’s growing reputation in women’s football. With four FIFA Women’s World Cup places up for grabs at the tournament Odemba believes her team has what it takes to challenge Africa’s top sides.##NAJAVA_MECA_9839157##”We are not just going to participate; we are going to compete,” Odemba told CAFOnline.com.”I believe we have grown tremendously as a team over the years. We have improved in many areas, and the friendly matches we have played have given us a clear picture of where we stand. We will be facing the best teams on the continent, but I believe we can match them and compete stron..

Tusker FC have appointed Harambee Stars team manager Nicodemas Kimathi as the club’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ushering in a new era at Ruaraka as the Brewers intensify preparations for the 2026/27 season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe appointment was announced by the Brewers’ chairman, Charles Gacheru, during the club’s end-of-season gala awards on Thursday evening.Kimathi succeeds Sam Nzau, who departs after three years as CEO. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9839157##Nzau, who assumed the role midway through 2023, oversaw a period of organizational stability while steering the club through several transitional phases both on and off the pitch, which culminated with the Mozzart Bet Cup triumph.His exit paves the way for one of Kenyan football’s most respected sports administrators, with Kimathi bringing a unique blend of football operations, high-performance analysis, and executive leadership to the 13-time FKF Premier League champions.Kimathi has built an impressive reputati..

Sixth game so far for France at this World Cup and sixth win for Les Bleus. Many tried but nobody managed to do anything against this team, which proves, game and game again that they are the best team at this tournament. These players have such individual quality that they manage to overcome all obstacles during the 90 minutes of every match. Today against Morocco, the biggest obstacle for the French was Yassine Bounou, and the Atlas Lions’ keeper saved everything thrown his way for an hour. But he couldn’t do anything against the individual qualities of Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. When nothing was working, these two stars scored some excellent goals and secured a 2-0 win over Morocco and a trip to the semi-finals, where their probable opponent will be Spain. Considering the performances so far, this should be a final before final. The Atlas Lions came to the semi-finals at Qatar four years earlier and were stopped by France (also with the same score), and nothing changed much ..

He was initially hesitant, unwilling to speak openly about taking over the Germany national team until it became clear that Julian Nagelsmann was on his way out. Jurgen Klopp avoided the topic right up until the national team coach resigned and the position officially became vacant. Once that happened, Klopp confirmed that he was ready for a new challenge and very interested in becoming Germany’s next head coach. Shortly afterward, Bild reported that he would become the most powerful national team manager in football history. What exactly does that mean? At first, there were few concrete details, but the picture has gradually become clearer. Information about Klopp’s future role within the national team has begun to emerge.Klopp finally admits: ‘I’m ready’Bernd Neuendorf, president of the German Football Association (DFB), and Hans-Joachim Watzke, the Bundesliga’s chief executive, are scheduled to meet with Jurgen Klopp in New York this weekend. Several details have already been finali..