Tag: Football Development
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Harimau Muda End Eight-Year Wait with Bronze-Clinching Win in SEA Games Football
Malaysia Breaks Eight-Year Medal Drought in SEA Games Football In a match that carried the weight of years of anticipation, Harimau Muda secured Malaysia’s first football medal at the Southeast Asian Games in eight years. The team edged the Philippines 2-1 in the bronze-medal playoff at the Rajamangala Stadium, a venue that witnessed a tense…
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Euro 2029 in Germany: Women’s Euros Beyond Profit and Pride
Setting the Stage: A Homecoming for the Record Champions Germany is preparing to welcome the Women’s European Championship for the first time since 2001, returning to the country that has defined European women’s football with eight titles. As the tournament lands in German stadiums and communities, the focus stretches beyond immediate profits or headline records.…
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Euro 2029 in Germany: More Than Profit Margins for Women’s Football’s Next Big Moment
Introduction: A Homecoming for Europe’s Women’s Football The 2029 edition of the European Women’s Championship brings a historic homecoming for Germany, the competition’s most successful nation with eight titles and a deep-rooted football culture. As the tournament returns to its record champions for the first time since 2001, the focus extends beyond trophies and sponsorships.…
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World Cup prize fund surges 50% after Qatar, reshaping teams’ earnings
Biggest prize pool in World Cup history The FIFA World Cup is set to feature its largest prize program ever, with the 2026 edition (hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico) boasting a record-breaking $727 million (€620 million) prize fund. The figure represents a 50% increase from the 2022 Qatar finals, underscoring FIFA’s commitment…
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Ireland Could Earn Over €8.8 Million If They Qualify for the 2026 World Cup
Overview: FIFA Bonus Payments and Ireland’s World Cup Prospects The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) could see a substantial financial boost if Ireland qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA has confirmed that each qualifying nation will receive a base bonus of €1.2 million, with additional performance-based…
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Gold Within Reach: Filipinas Ready to Write SEA Games History
Chonburi: A Stage Set for Philippine Football History In a region steeped in football passion, the Philippines’ women’s national team—popularly known as the Filipinas—face a defining moment at the Southeast Asian Games in Chonburi. After years of steady progress and a string of memorable results, this squad has the opportunity to transform potential into gold,…
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Gold Within Reach: Philippines Gymnasts? No—Philippine Women’s Football Eyes SEA Games Gold in Chonburi
Chonburi’s Challenge: A Historic Push for Philippine Football In a region where football has long possessed a fierce and passionate fan base, the Philippines are staking their claim on the Southeast Asian Games stage. The women’s national team, bursting with skill, speed, and a shared hunger for glory, arrive in Chonburi with one goal in…
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Nigeria 2026 World Cup Failure: A Family’s Wake‑Up Call
Introduction: A family’s reverberating wake‑up call On Thursday, I wrote about Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Yet the disappointment travels beyond the margins of a single matchday. It echoes through living rooms, like the one shared by a father and his son, and it stretches back across five and a half…
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Nigeria misses 2026 World Cup qualification after penalty heartbreak to DR Congo
Nigeria misses 2026 World Cup qualification after dramatic penalty heartbreak Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup were dashed on a tense night in Rabat as they fell 4-3 on penalties to DR Congo in the CAF World Cup playoff final at the Moulay Hassan Stadium. The result meant the Super Eagles failed…
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Nigeria Misses 2026 World Cup Qualifier After Penalty Loss
Brazilian Street Soccer Rival? Not Quite: Nigeria’s World Cup Dream Ends in Penalties Nigeria’s bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in heartbreak as the Super Eagles were edged out 4-3 on penalties by DR Congo in a dramatic CAF World Cup playoff final at the Moulay Hassan Stadium. After a tense 120…