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Giroud to retire from France duty after Euro '24

France striker Olivier Giroud intends to retire from international football after next month's European Championship, saying he wants to make sure he does not play "one season too many."

Ogden: Southgate right to drop Henderson (1:56)
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Why has Gareth Southgate moved away his usual squad choice? (2:08)
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How would a VAR challenge system work? (1:26)
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Why Herc loves Jesse Marsch in Canada's manager role (0:46)
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12dJeff Carlisle

Canada names American Marsch MNT coach

Former Leeds United and RB Leipzig manager Jesse Marsch is the new manager of the Canada men's national team, the Canada Soccer Association announced on Monday.

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12dJames Olley

Southgate refuses to confirm England stay

England manager Gareth Southgate said the 2026 World Cup will be an "amazing tournament" but refused to confirm whether he will remain in his post beyond this year.

Does Southgate see himself managing England at the 2026 World Cup? (2:03)
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Will Brazil's European based talent lead them to Copa America glory? (2:10)
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FIFA warned of legal action over playing calendar

FIFA has been warned of legal action from players and national leagues if it does not backtrack on adding new and bigger competitions to the congested calendar of men's international football.

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16dAssociated Press

Azteca box owners protest FIFA World Cup plans

Luxury box owners at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium said that for the 2026 World Cup they expect FIFA to respect a 60-year-old deal that gave the owners unlimited access to their seats for 99 years.

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17dMark Ogden

FIFA urged to publish Qatar compensation plans

Amnesty International has challenged FIFA to publish a review investigating its responsibilities towards migrant workers harmed while building stadia and infrastructure in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup.

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18dReuters

Maradona's stolen '86 Golden Ball to be auctioned

Diego Maradona's Golden Ball trophy won for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup will be auctioned in France in June, the Aguttes auction house said on Tuesday.

Paul Pogba tuns his attention to acting (1:35)
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20dReuters

Argentina's WC-winning coach Menotti, 85, dies

World Cup winning coach Cesar Luis Menotti, who led Argentina to the title in 1978, has died at the age of 85, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Sunday.

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Maradona's children want remains in mausoleum

Children of the late soccer star Diego Maradona have asked a court in Argentina to authorize the transfer of his body from the private cemetery where he is buried to a mausoleum under construction in Buenos Aires to allow fans from around the world...

Laurens: Time for Thiago Silva to finish his career in Brazil (1:25)
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30dAssociated Press

FIFA seals closer Saudi ties with Aramco deal

FIFA deepened its ties to Saudi Arabia by confirming a sponsorship with the kingdom's state oil firm Aramco on Thursday.

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37dAssociated Press

FIFA to rebuild Blatter-era committee system

FIFA is set to create dozens of new committees and expert panels, reversing a governance reform passed in 2016 when the world football body was in turmoil during corruption scandals.

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59dAdriana Garcia

Richarlison had dark thoughts after World Cup

Brazil and Tottenham forward Richarlison said he suffered troubling thoughts and was ready to "give up" when battling depression following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

What are the expectations for the USMNT at the Copa America? (2:34)
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FIFA World Cup Standings

Group AGPWDLGDP
Netherlands3210+47
Senegal3201+16
Ecuador3111+14
Qatar3003-60
Group BGPWDLGDP
England3210+77
United States3120+15
Iran3102-33
Wales3012-51
Group CGPWDLGDP
Argentina3201+36
Poland311104
Mexico3111-14
Saudi Arabia3102-23
Group DGPWDLGDP
France3201+36
Australia3201-16
Tunisia311104
Denmark3012-21
Group EGPWDLGDP
Japan3201+16
Spain3111+64
Germany3111+14
Costa Rica3102-83
Group FGPWDLGDP
Morocco3210+37
Croatia3120+35
Belgium3111-14
Canada3003-50
Group GGPWDLGDP
Brazil3201+26
Switzerland3201+16
Cameroon311104
Serbia3012-31
Group HGPWDLGDP
Portugal3201+26
South Korea311104
Uruguay311104
Ghana3102-23