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Former French soccer president Jean-Pierre Escalettes dies at age 90
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Former French soccer president Jean-Pierre Escalettes dies at age 90

Jean-Pierre Escalettes, a former president of the French Football Federation, has died. “Jean-Pierre Escalettes dedicated his entire life to our sport, which he served with passion, humanity, and loyalty,” the FFF said, sending “its sincerest and warmest thoughts to his family (and) loved ones.” D

Apr 14
2 min
Dream double would 'mean everything' for Barron
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Dream double would 'mean everything' for Barron

Rangers winning the title and the midfielder on the plane to the World Cup. The 23-year-old reckons "hungry" Rangers can finish top of the pile by taking advantage of the "great position" they are currently in, just one point adrift of Hearts with five post-split games to go. Barron was sidelined

Apr 14
3 min
USSF sporting director quits to take Saudi role
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USSF sporting director quits to take Saudi role

Matt Crocker quit as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation on Tuesday, just two months ahead of the World Cup, to take a new job in Saudi Arabia.

Apr 14
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Matt Crocker quits as US Soccer Federation sporting director, just 2 months before World Cup
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Matt Crocker quits as US Soccer Federation sporting director, just 2 months before World Cup

Matt Crocker quit as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation on Tuesday, just two months ahead of the World Cup, to take a new job in Saudi Arabia. The USSF said Crocker was leaving to pursue an unidentified international soccer opportunity, and a person familiar with the decision, speaking

Apr 14
2 min
Sanju Samson’s redemption arc! World Cup hero wins ICC Player of the Month
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Sanju Samson’s redemption arc! World Cup hero wins ICC Player of the Month

Sanju Samson has been named ICC Men's Player of the Month for March after his stellar performances in the 2026 T20 World Cup knockout stages. Starting on the bench, Samson delivered crucial match-winning scores, including an unbeaten 97 and two 89s, to help India secure the title and earn him Pl

Apr 14
2 min
U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker departs two months ahead of World Cup
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U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker departs two months ahead of World Cup

U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker has left his position with immediate effect, the federation announced on Tuesday, April 14.

Apr 14
2 min
Matt Crocker quits as US Soccer Federation sporting director, just 2 months before World Cup
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Matt Crocker quits as US Soccer Federation sporting director, just 2 months before World Cup

Matt Crocker quit as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation on Tuesday, just two months ahead of the World Cup, to take a new job in Saudi Arabia. The USSF said Crocker was leaving to pursue an unidentified international soccer opportunity, and a person familiar with the decision, speaking

Apr 14
3 min
US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker leaves for role with Saudi Arabia
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US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker leaves for role with Saudi Arabia

US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker will be leaving his post with less than two months to go until the 2026 World Cup, US Soccer announced on Tuesday. The Guardian can also confirm FOX Sports’ earlier reporting that Crocker is taking up a similar role with the Saudi Arabia football federation.

Apr 14
2 min
Carlos Queiroz: Ex-Man United coach will manage Ghana at World Cup
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Carlos Queiroz: Ex-Man United coach will manage Ghana at World Cup

Sir Alex Ferguson’s incredible reign at Manchester United was helped in no small part by his coaching team, who played a huge role in supporting the squad throughout the great man’s tenure.The leg...

Apr 14
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