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Enough Excuses… The Failure of the Syrian Football Federation Is Home‑Made, Not a Legacy of the Past
By Dr. Talal Osman The Syrian sporting community no longer needs more dramatic stories or emotional speeches blaming the “previous regime” or the “heavy legacy.” The truth is simpler and far more bitter: the Syrian Football Federation is failing today because it is incapable today… because those running it now lack the competence and the ability to manage an institution as large and sensitive as Syrian football. Frozen Funds? That’s Not the Problem… The Problem Is Who Controls the Money The story of FIFA’s “frozen funds” has become a convenient excuse. But the federation itself admits that FIFA allows spending on: travel tickets training camps staff salaries contracts So where is the real problem? The problem lies in the mindset managing the money , not the money itself. The problem is the absence of transparency, the absence of a clear...
Portugal defeated Nigeria 2–1
Portugal defeated Nigeria 2–1 in a friendly match as part of their final preparations for the World Cup. The European Nations League champions secured the win before traveling to the United States to participate in the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday evening and continues for more than a month, co‑hosted by Mexico and Canada. Pedro Neto, the Chelsea winger, opened the...
Preparation for a big summer: complete ✅
England completed their final preparations for the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable 3–0 victory over Costa Rica in a friendly match held on Wednesday in Orlando, USA, sending a reassuring message ahead of the tournament. Although thunderstorms and lightning forced organizers to delay the kickoff by a full hour, that proved to be the only obstacle facing Thomas Tuchel’s squad,...
Mourinho Returns to the Bernabéu — The Special One Rewrites History With Real Madrid
The story many thought had ended thirteen years ago has reopened. José Mourinho is putting on Real Madrid's coat once more not as a visitor or an opponent, but as first-team coach at the Bernabéu, after a journey that has brought him back from Lisbon to the capital of Spanish football. Benfica officially confirmed their agreement to Mourinho's departure after Real Madrid...
Saudi Arabia Impress in Goalless Draw — Al-Owais Keeps Senegal at Bay in Final World Cup Rehearsal
The scoreline told only part of the story in San Antonio. Saudi Arabia came away from their final pre-tournament friendly against Senegal with a goalless draw but they also came away with something more valuable: earned confidence and a performance that points to genuine readiness ahead of the 2026 World Cup. On Texan soil, the Green Falcons under Greek coach Ivanof Donus...
Football competitions
CFR Cluj presented its new coach: Dan Petrescu!
Neluțu Varga, the owner of CFR Cluj, thus started negotiations with Dan Petrescu, who was also free of contract after leaving Jeonbuk Hyundai in the same period. Even though Petrescu should...
Olympiacos claim historic victory in Europa Conference League final
Olympiacos are first Greek club to win major European trophy Ayoub El Kaabi scored 116th minute header to decide tense final Fiorentina wasteful in front of goal after losing 2023...
Portugal come out on top of a feisty pre-World Cup 'friendly' with Chile translate to arabic
In Portugal, the hosts claimed a 2–1 victory over Chile in a match filled with intensity, which saw a player from each team sent off at the end of the first half following an altercation...
Inter 4–1 Cremonese: Bonny Shines in Dominant Display
writen By talal osman ⚽ Scorers: Inter:Lautaro Martínez (6’)-Ange-Yoan Bonny (38’) Federico Dimarco (55’) Nicolò Barella (57’)...
Saint-Germain survives Monaco ambush
Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain of France reached the quarter-finals in the Champions League competition, despite drawing on Wednesday with its compatriot and guest Monaco 2-2, benefiting...
Emirates Adidas Victory at the Bernabéu in the farewell to Carvajal and Alaba
Real Madrid Ends the 2025/2026 Season with a 4–2 Victory Over Athletic Bilbao Real Madrid concluded their 2025/2026 campaign in La Liga with a 4–2 home win over Athletic Bilbao...
Rybakina far too strong for Wozniacki
Elena Rybakina is famously a woman who is not prone to big public statements, the world No.4 preferring a quietly methodical approach. That has so far delivered Rybakina with...
‘Mom is always right’: Tiger Woods discusses the origin of his famous red and black outfit – and that ‘tree meme’
The sight of Tiger Woods wearing a red top and black trousers as he strode down the 18th fairway with throngs of adoring spectators following close behind is the stuff of sporting...
Indiana Pacers reach East semi-final
The American Basketball League N-B-A Indiana Pacers reach East semi-final with fourth win over Milwaukee Bucks 120 - 98 during Game 6
Anas Jaber bids farewell to Madrid Tennis Championships from the last eight
Tunisia invited Anas Jabeur to the Madrid Open Women's Tennis Championship from the last eight. Anas Jabeur did not take advantage of her 6/0 lead against the American Madison Keys, who settled...
Dubrov: Sabalenka’s job far from over
With Coco Gauff in their sights the world No.1 and her team have moved on quickly from beating Iga Swiatek Aryna Sabalenka 's subdued fist clench and initial reaction to ending Iga...
The New York Knicks moved one step away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999,
Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 30 points , while Britain’s O.G. Anunoby added 21 points , and Mikal Bridges contributed 22 points on an impressive 11‑for‑15 shooting night, putting...
Brazil 6-2 Panama
