For the 2030 edition, the host nations will be Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, marking the first time three countries from two continents will host the tournament. Additionally, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay will host commemorative matches to mark the 100th anniversary of the first World Cup.

The host cities for the 2030 World Cup will include 17 cities across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with the final match potentially being held in Casablanca, Morocco.

Who will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup?

It was good news again for the Arab nation as Saudi Arabia was announced as the host nation for the 2034 edition, after Australia and Indonesia withdrew their interests.  This is coming off the back of Qatar hosting the 2022 edition of the World Cup.

FIFA had initially announced its principle of rotating the tournament between continents. It only welcomed bids from Asia or Oceania, with the 2026 World Cup taking place across North America, the first to have 48 teams.

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The Blues boss, Enzo Maresca confirmed the news during his pre-match press conference ahead of the trip to Kazakhstan for the game against Astana in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday, December 12, 2024.

The decision to renew Josh Acheampong's contract will be a major boost to his career, and he will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of other successful Chelsea academy graduates.

Maresca confirmed that the trip to Kazakhstan will be an opportunity for Josh Acheampong and some other young players to get minutes and more game time.

He said,

"Yeah, some of them will be here and some of them will fly with us. More or less, we try to manage in the same way we have done before today. We have many young players, 17 players with us, and the rest will be here with us. Eight hours is not a normal time for a game, you know, but we have to go there, we have to play, try our best and thinking also about the next game."

Chelsea fans will hope that the club can extend their winning streak to six across all competitions.

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Marcus Rashford who recently signed a contract extension with Manchester United could be wearing the jersey of another club in no distant time. Sky Germany confirmed on its website on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, that the Red Devils are open to receiving offers for the England international.

The 27-year-old has scored 138 goals for United since he broke into the first team as an 18-year-old in 2016, but following a stunning campaign in 2022-23, he has failed to replicate that form since. The forward scored 30 goals during that amazing season, the performance got him a new five-year deal worth a reported £ 325,000 per week.

It is believed Rashford's salary, is another reason why the club are open to selling him as he is one of the club's highest earners, which means that if he was to leave it would be something that would benefit United's Financial Fair Play (FFP) situation.

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Pep Guardiola was asked in an interview where he was asked about the solution to the current crisis facing Manchester City. According to the Spaniard, the only solution to get his team back to winning ways is by getting his players back from injury.

He said,

"The solution to our problems is to give me my players back and we will do it. But it’s not possible right now, and I think it’s going to happen for a long time."

Manchester City failed to improve on their victory over Nottingham Forest following their disappointing draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

The last reigning top-flight champions to lose six away games in a row were Man City during the 1968-69 campaign. The Cityzens have lost their last five away games in all competitions, last losing six in a row back in February 1994.

Manchester City travel to face Juventus in the Champions League in Turin after which they host Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

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The Mirror confirmed on its website that the International Dispute Resolution Centre, according to reports, the final arguments were heard at London’s International Dispute Resolution Centre on Friday, December 6, 2024, bringing to an end to the hearing, which started on September 16, 2024. Manchester City was accused of multiple breaches of Financial Fair Play rules and of failing to cooperate with the subsequent investigation.

The Premier League Champions have denied all the 115 charges and believe that they will be exonerated. But if they are found guilty by the three-person panel, they could be hit with financial penalties, a points deduction or even be relegated.

The independent body has begun reviewing the evidence that has been put before them. They will deliberate for a long time and even once a verdict has been returned, an appeal is very likely to extend the case until the end of next season.

Sheikh Mansour's seismic takeover in 2008, Manchester City have won eight Premier League titles, three FA Cups, six League Cups, the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. However, City will still be looking to win the Premier League for the fifth consecutive time despite the tension at the club, both on and off the pitch.

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Most Chelsea fans were not impressed with the decision of Enzo Maresca to substitute Romeo Lavia who was their best player after the first half.

The Italian was speaking after one of the most entertaining games of the season so far at White Hart Lane on Sunday, December 8, 2024. According to him, the midfielder had a hamstring and the wise decision was to take him out against risking him for the entity of the game.

"Roméo Lavia had a hamstring problem…but now he is okay. We don't want to take risks in December. Sometimes it's better to make changes after 45 minutes rather than lose a player for five or six games."

Chelsea are currently in second place behind league leaders Liverpool with a difference of five points between both clubs. However, Enzo Maresca like every other person associated has ruled out the club's chance of competing in the Premier League title race.

What did Enzo Maresca say about Chelsea's chances of winning the Premier League title?

"Arsenal, City and Liverpool probably don't slide like Marc Cucurella did. To be serious, we are not ready, we are far from these teams. We focus on day-by-day and trying to improve the team."

Chelsea face Brentford next in the Premier League, they will hope they can add another three points to their already accumulated points.

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Cole Palmer scored two goals and created an assist, both of his goals were penalties but one of them was a panenka which has got the media buzzing especially with the way he was calm under so much pressure in the game. The England international was asked about his state of mind and why he decided to play the penalty the way he did.

He said,

I tried the panenka and thankfully it went in. It was a bit frantic and the game was all over the place. I thought the keeper was ready to dive so I chipped it. It was good!”.

He also spoke about the good vibe at Chelsea which has not been seen at the club in the past couple of seasons.

"Chelsea fans have had a tough couple of years, a few years before I got here and last season was tough as well. To see them happy, smiling and singing is what we play for”.

Palmer also wrote his name on the history book of the Premier League by becoming the first player in history to score 12 goals from 12 penalties, a feat that has never been achieved.

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The club announced the news on its website on Sunday, December 8, 2024, which was after the disappointing 3-2 defeat against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford a day earlier. Dan Ashworth was a key part of INEOS as he was in charge of the club's recruitment of players to officials, he oversaw a £200m summer spend on Leny Yoro, Manuel Ugarte, Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Light and Noussair Mazraoui.

The statement read as follows,

"Dan Ashworth will be leaving his role as sporting director of Manchester United by mutual agreement. We would like to thank Dan for his work and support during a transitional period for the club and wish him well for the future."

During his time, Erik ten Hag was sacked as Man Utd manager in October and was replaced with former Sporting Lisbon coach, Ruben Amorim.

He had successful times at Brighton and the FA before Newcastle and was seen as a statement appointment by minority owners INEOS who saw him as one of the best on the job.

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The club released an official statement on Saturday, December 7, 2024, where it confirmed that the striker suffered an accident. According to reports, the vehicle had suffered extensive damage, there were unconfirmed reports that Antonio was taken to the hospital.

The club statement read as follows;

"West Ham United can confirm striker Michail Antonio has today been involved in a road traffic accident. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Michail, his family and friends at this time. The club will issue an update in due course.”

The 34-year-old joined West Ham in 2015 and has long been a favourite with supporters. He was also instrumental in helping the club win the Europa Conference League. West Ham are due to play at home to Wolves in the Premier League on Monday night.

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A statement was released by the Premier League in the early hours of Saturday, December 7, 2024. According to the body, the game was postponed because of a bad weather condition.

What did the Premier League say about Everton vs Liverpool game?

"Following a Safety Advisory Group meeting at Goodison Park, attended by officials from both clubs, as well as representatives from Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council this morning, it was decided that, due to the risk to safety in the local area and the amber severe wind warning that remains in place until 06:00 GMT on Sunday, today’s fixture should be postponed on safety grounds."

The Premier League will announce a new date for the Derby between both teams. However, both teams have confirmed

Everton and Liverpool have confirmed that all tickets purchased for the original fixture will remain valid for the rearranged fixture.

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Tottenham have been inconsistent in the Premier League this season, they will be heading into the game against Chelsea from the back of a defeat against Bournemouth. On the other hand, the Blues were ruthless in their 5-1 victory over Southampton at the Saint Mary's Stadium.

Team News: Tottenham vs Chelsea

Spurs lost Ben Davies to injury on Thursday, adding to woes to their current defensive crisis. However, Cristian Romero is set to train ahead of the game and a late decision will be made on his fitness.

Chelsea will be without captain Reece James and Wesley Fofana who recently picked up an injury against Aston Villa. The Blues head coach, Enzo Maresca also confirmed that Mykhailo Mudryk will not be available as he is currently ill.

Head to head:

Both sides have faced each other 186 times, with Chelsea coming up with 79 wins against Tottenham's 56 while this fixture has ended in a draw 42 times.

Tottenham have only won four of their last 13 Premier League games against fellow sides from the capital, losing seven of them.

Recent form:

Spurs have managed just two wins in their last six Premier League games with three defeats and one draw. On the other hand, Chelsea have not tasted defeat in their last six games, they have won four and drawn two.

Prediction:

Tottenham have been consistent in their games against top teams but we feel the won't be able to stop Chelsea's fire power on a good day. We Predict a 3-1 victory for the Blues.

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The Portuguese international was speaking in a press conference where he was asked about Pep Guardiola's hand gesture comments on the number of League titles he had won during the defeat against Liverpool at Anfield.

What did Jose Mourinho say about Pep Guardiola?

"Pep said he won six Premier Leagues and I won three, but I won fairly and cleanly. If I lose, I want to congratulate my opponent because they are better than me. I don’t want to win with 150 lawsuits."

Mourinho made the same gesture after raising three fingers, for the three titles he won over his two spells at Chelsea when he was taunted for his poor form during his days at Manchester United.

City have claimed they are innocent of the charges, while they relate to the time between 2009 and 2018 when Guardiola won his first Premier League title. If City are found guilty, one of the potential punishments is they could be stripped of some of the titles they have won while Mourinho's United finished second, 19 points behind City, in 2018.

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The body confirmed that names of three managers that were impressive in the Premier League in November 2024, they were able to show their class among the other managers in the league.

The three managers include;

(1) Martin O'Neil ( Wolves)

O'Neil led Wolves, to two wins and a draw from their four matches. His team earned a 2-2 home draw with Crystal Palace before recording impressive back-to-back victories over Southampton and Fulham.

(2) Arne Slot ( Liverpool)

The new Liverpool head coach was the only person that kept a 100 per cent winning in November. The Reds have been moving like a well-oiled machine since the beginning of this current season (2024/25).

He saw his team score seven goals across their November matches, with a 2-0 victory against Aston Villa coming between turnaround successes against Brighton and Southampton. They ended November eight points clear of the top.

(3) Fabian Hurzeler ( Brighton)

Brighton have been impressive under Fabian Hurzeler, whose side ended November third in the table. They were narrowly beaten by leaders Liverpool before completing a 2-1 turnaround win against champions Manchester City.

The winner of the award will be announced in December 6, 2024, the manager with the highest number of goals will be declared the winner.

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This year's edition promises to be an unforgettable spectacle, featuring UEFA Champions League winners, Copa Libertadores champions, and other continental titleholders. This is also the first edition of the new format which will see 32 teams participate in the competition which will be played a the end of this season (2024/25).

FIFA had released the draw pots for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025, scheduled for this Thursday. A total of 32 clubs will participate, divided into eight groups of four. Notable teams include Manchester City, Real Madrid, River Plate, Flamengo, and Inter Miami, represented by Lionel Messi, who will compete as the host nation’s representative, the United States.

The new FIFA Club World Cup is about to reach one of its most exciting milestones as the balls are drawn and the path to unprecedented global glory is revealed. The draw set the stage for a thrilling competition, as these football powerhouses clash in a battle for supremacy.

The 32 clubs were placed in four different Pots which means teams from the Sane Pot can not face each other. The different Pots are as follows;

Pot 1: Manchester City (ENG), Real Madrid C. F. (ESP), FC Bayern München (GER), Paris Saint-Germain (FRA), CR Flamengo (BRA), SE Palmeiras (BRA), CA River Plate (ARG), Fluminense FC (BRA)

Pot 2: Chelsea FC (ENG), Borussia Dortmund (GER), FC Internazionale Milano (ITA), FC Porto (POR), Atlético de Madrid (ESP), SL Benfica (POR), Juventus FC (ITA), FC Salzburg (AUT)

Pot 3: Al Hilal (KSA), Ulsan HD (KOR), Al Ahly FC (EGY), Wydad AC (MAR), CF Monterrey (MEX), Club León (MEX), CA Boca Juniors (ARG), Botafogo (BRA)

Pot 4: Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN), Al Ain FC (UAE), Espérance Sportive de Tunisie (TUN), Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA), CF Pachuca (MEX), Seattle Sounders FC (USA), Auckland City FC (NZL), Inter Miami CF (USA)

Here is the group for the Club World Cup?

Group A: Palmeiras, FC Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami

Group B: PSG, Atlético Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders

Group C: Bayern, Benfica, Boca Juniors, Auckland City

Group D: Flamengo, Chelsea, Club León, Esperance de Tunis

Group E: River Plate, Inter, Monterrey, Urawa Red Diamonds

Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan HD, Mamelodi

Group G: Manchester City, Juventus, Wydad, Al Ain.

Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, RB Salzburg, Pachuca

When is the FIFA Club World Cup?

The first edition of FIFA’s new club competition will be played in the USA from 15 June – 13 July 2025. The tournament will be played across 12 world-class venues in 11 cities. The final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will take place at the iconic MetLife Stadium in New York New Jersey

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The French international has been the subject of criticism by most Real Madrid supporters following his inability to live up to their expectations. The latest woe of the forward player was his missed penalty against Atletico Madrid in the league after he missed a penalty against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League.

Carlo Ancelotti has continually defended the French player whenever he is asked about the player's recent form across all competitions.

What did Carlo Ancelotti say about Kylian Mbappe?

"No changes. Our penalty shooters are Mbappé, Vini and Jude. Whoever shoots is good. Kylian Mbappé is not playing at his best level, but let’s give him time to adapt. He has scored 10 goals, he can be better but he’s working hard”.

Mbappe joined Real Madrid as a free agent after he failed to extend a contract extension with PSG which did not sit well with some of the French supporters.

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There have been unrest among Liverpool supporters as there are rumours that two of their first-team players could be leaving Anfield at the end of this current season ( 2024/25). Mohamed Salah has been vocal in the past few days about the lack of communication between himself and the club concerning a new contract.

However, Liverpool supporters can sigh a breath of relief after renowned sports journalist, David Orstien of the Athletic confirmed on its website that Van Dijk have seen Liverpool table an opening bid to keep the 33-year-old beyond this season.

There are reports that the board will also open talks with Salah as they are looking to extend the contract with the Egyptian. Trent Alexander-Arnold is also part of the players whose contract will expire this season.

The England international has been linked with a move to Real Madrid but there are also reports that the Reds will also extend his contract.

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