Bryan Swanson leaves Sky Sports News after 18 years to become FIFA director of media relations

Bryan Swanson leaves Sky Sports News after 18 years to become new Director of Media Relations at FIFA HQ in Switzerland as he thanks the broadcaster for ‘incredible journey’ Bryan Swanson is leaving his post as Chief News Reporter for Sky Sports News He is set to move to Switzerland to become FIFA’s Director of … Read more

Alex Scott becomes FIFA’s first ever female commentator as she’s announced as a pitchside reporter

Alex Scott becomes FIFA’s first ever female commentator as the former England international is announced as a pitchside reporter in EA Sports’ latest video game Alex Scott will become FIFA’s first ever female commentator in FIFA 22  The former England international has been announced as a pitchside reporter  It’s the first time the EA Sports … Read more

UEFA chief Boban lambasts Wenger over plea for World Cup to be played every two years

UEFA football chief Zvonimir Boban lambasts Arsene Wenger over ‘absurd’ plea for World Cup to be played every two years… former Arsenal boss also under fire for criticising England penalty in Euro 2020 semi-final The former Arsenal boss is the chief of global football development at FIFA  He drew criticism when he backed a FIFA … Read more

DOMINIC LAWSON: Angela Merkel has suffered three striking defeats

How optimistic should England supporters be about tomorrow’s match against Germany in the knockout stage of the UEFA Euro 2020 Football Championship? As we haven’t won against them in a ‘winner takes all’ match of any significance since the FIFA World Cup Final of 1966, apprehensiveness on the part of the home fans — this … Read more

DOMINIC LAWSON: Angela Merkel has suffered three striking defeats

How optimistic should England supporters be about tomorrow’s match against Germany in the knockout stage of the UEFA Euro 2020 Football Championship? As we haven’t won against them in a ‘winner takes all’ match of any significance since the FIFA World Cup Final of 1966, apprehensiveness on the part of the home fans — this … Read more

Mexico fans BANNED from attending home World Cup qualifiers due to homophobic chanting

Mexico fans BANNED from home World Cup qualifiers against Jamaica and Canada due to homophobic chanting… as Mexican FA chief fears supporter conduct might damage their role as 2026 World Cup co-hosts Mexico fans have been banned from two home 2022 World Cup qualifiers   Supporters made homophobic chants during two Olympic qualifying games  Games against … Read more

Brazil 4-0 Peru: Neymar closes in on Pele record after scoring in Copa America win

An emotional Neymar scored his 68th goal for Brazil in their 4-0 victory over Peru on Thursday in the Copa America, which sees him edge closer to the all-time record set by legend Pele.  He reduced the gap to nine after his side cruised to victory in Rio. Official statistics from FIFA, soccer’s international governing … Read more