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Saudi Arabia name Mancini new manager

Former Italy boss Roberto Mancini said he aims to make history after being named the new head coach of the Saudi Arabia national team by the country’s football federation on Sunday. The Saudi FA gave no further details, but Italian…

Spain coach condemns FA chief after staff resign

Spain coach Jorge Vilda hit out at Luis Rubiales for his “improper behaviour” following his unsolicited kiss of forward Jenni Hermoso after members of his coaching staff stepped down from their roles. Rubiales, the president of the Spanish football federation…

Arteta backs Havertz display amid fan complaints

Mikel Arteta has backed Kai Havertz to win over Arsenal supporters after another subdued showing in Saturday’s 2-2 draw against Fulham. The £67.5 million summer signing from Chelsea had the fewest touches (22) of any Arsenal outfield player in the…

FIFA suspends Spain FA boss for unsolicited kiss

FIFA has provisionally suspended Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF), from all football-related activities for 90 days following his unsolicited kiss of Jenni Hermoso after the Women’s World Cup final. Despite growing pressure throughout the week,…

Spain FA chief refuses to quit in explosive rant

Spain’s government has started the legal proceedings seeking to suspend president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales after he refused to resign after a week of growing pressure following his unsolicited kiss of Spain player Jenni Hermoso. Rubiales,…

Spain players boycott as Rubiales refuses to quit

All 23 players of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad have said they will not play for their country again as long as Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales remains in charge. Forward Jenni Hermoso released a joint statement via her…

FIFA opens disciplinary case against Rubiales

FIFA’s disciplinary committee has opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish FA (RFEF), following his unsolicited kiss on Women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso’s lips, the football governing body said on Thursday. The incident — which…