⚽️ 2023/24 Season - General Football News - Open Thread

Saudi Arabia announce that they will bid to host the 2034 World Cup :saudi_arabia::trophy:

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If Messi and Ronaldo are still playing for their national teams in 2030, they could play World Cup matches in their home countries of Argentina and Portugal :eyes:

Imagine them also playing WC games at the Santiago Bernabéu and Spotify Camp Nou :star_struck:

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:rotating_light::england: England squad announced…

:arrow_right_hook: Ollie Watkins and Jarrod Bowen, in.

:leftwards_arrow_with_hook:James Ward-Prowse, out.

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James Ward-Prowse has NOT been called up to the England squad by Gareth Southgate. :england:

He’s been directly involved in 8 goals in 8 games for West Ham this season. :hammer_and_pick:

That is incredibly harsh.

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Andre Onana is reluctant to play for Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations in January, with the keeper favouring to stay at Man United after a difficult start to the season, a source has told ESPN.

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:rotating_light: Saudi Arabia is ready to suspend its alcohol ban to boost its unpopular bid to stage the 2034 World Cup. :beer:

(Source: Sun Sport)


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:rotating_light: 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Paul Pogba has tested positive to testosterone doping counter analysis :fr:

Juventus will now decide how to proceed with his contract as Pogba faces risk of long-term ban :white_circle::black_circle:

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:rotating_light: Sir Alex Ferguson’s wife Cathy Ferguson has sadly passed away at the age of 84.

Sending our deepest condolences to the Ferguson family. RIP :pray::heart:

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:rotating_light: Paul Pogba risks up to 4 years of suspension.

This sanction could be reduced to 2 years if he demonstrates he took the doping product unintentionally.

Juventus have already suspended the payment of his salary and could now decide to terminate his contract following this positive test.

(:newspaper_roll: @leparisiensport)

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The wife of Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson, Lady Cathy Ferguson, passed away at the age of 84 on Friday afternoon.

That is according to the PA news agency, which released a statement from the Ferguson family confirming the sad news: “We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing yesterday of Lady Cathy Ferguson, survived by her husband, three sons, two sisters, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild,” the statement read. “The family asks for privacy at this time.”

Cathy played a big role in her husband’s success in football and the former Man United manager made sure to document this on several occasions.

When the Scottish coach announced his retirement as Man United manager in 2013 after an unprecedented period of success for the Red Devils, Ferguson said: “My wife Cathy has been the key figure throughout my career, providing a bedrock of both stability and encouragement. Words are not enough to express what this has meant to me.”

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Ajax are in 16th place, the relegation playoff position, in the Eredivisie after losing 2-1 to league leaders AZ Alkmaar :flushed:

They only have one win and five points in six matches :fearful:

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Ajax haven’t won a single game since losing Mohammed Kudus to West Ham in August :eyes:

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Mason Greenwood could make an unexpected return to international football with Jamacia after the manager’s most recent comments.

The 22-year-old is currently on loan at Spanish side Getafe after Manchester United announced that he will not play for them again in the summer.

It is widely assumed that he will never play for England again but could make a return to the international stage with a surprise new country.

Greenwood is still eligible to play for Jamacia as he has only appeared in one match for the England senior team allowing him to switch allegiances.

According to the new rules, a player is allowed to play for another country as long as they have not made more than three competitive games before turning 21, Greenwood made his only appearance as an 18-year-old.

Jamaica head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson has stated that he would be open to the idea.

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:rotating_light: UEFA have abandoned a plan to reinstate Russian u17 teams in men’s and women’s football in time to qualify for the EUROs next year. :ru::x:

(Source: BBC)

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OFFICIAL: EURO 2028 will be hosted by the UK and Republic of Ireland! :trophy:

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:rotating_light: Brahim Diaz has chosen to represent Morocco! :morocco:

The change of his sporting nationality is about to be settled and only depends on a few administrative details. :hourglass_flowing_sand:

(Source: @marca )

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:rotating_light: Kang-in Lee has received a reduction in the length of his compulsory military service in South Korea. :military_helmet: :kr:

Thanks to their win at the Asian Games, Kang-in Lee and his teammates will see their compulsory military service reduced from a minimum of 18 months to 3 weeks.

(Source: @le_Parisien_PSG )

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Euro 2028: UK & Republic of Ireland :uk::ireland:

Euro 2032: Italy and Turkey :it::tr:

UEFA confirm the hosts for the next two Euros, following 2024’s in Germany :trophy:

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Unbeaten teams in Europe’s top ten leagues:

:netherlands: PSV (8W)
:tr: Fenerbahçe (8W)
:tr: Galatasaray (7W, 1D)
:netherlands: Alkmaar (7W, 1D)
:portugal: Sporting (7W, 1D)
:scotland: Celtic (7W, 1D)
:de: Leverkusen (6W, 1D)
:england: Spurs (6W, 2D)
:england: Arsenal (6W, 2D)
:netherlands: Feyenoord (6W, 2D)
:es: Barça (6W, 3D)
:de: Bayern (5W, 2D)
:de: Dortmund (5W, 2D)
:belgium: Gent (5W, 5D)
:fr: Nice (4W, 4D)
:tr: Hatayspor (3W, 5D)

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Carlo Ancelotti received his honorary doctorate at the University of Parma :mortar_board:

He was awarded his Master’s degree in Theory and Methods of Preventive and Adapted Physical Activities!

It’s Dr. Ancelotti now :smirk:

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