Former Mexico international Rafa Márquez is now seen as one of the candidates to replace Xavi Hernández as Barcelona coach, despite only being considered as an interim option two months ago, a source has told ESPN.
Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé lead the 12-player shortlist for FIFA’s The Best Men’s Player nominees, with England midfielder Declan Rice also nominated after captaining former club West Ham United to Europa Conference League success.
Spain women’s national team players said on Monday they were caught by surprise by the call-up for the squad by new coach Montse Tomé because they are not planning to end the boycott until their demands for change at the Spanish soccer federation are met.
Man City begin their FIFA Club World Cup campaign on Tuesday morning needing to regain control and confidence amid a wobbly season so far. And they need to do it before the title race moves on without them.