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Kyle Walker Retires From International Football After England World Cup Snub

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Kyle Walker has confirmed he is stepping away from international football after being left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad ahead of this summer’s World Cup. The 35-year-old defender made 96 appearances for England since his debut in November 2011. During that time he represented the national team under four different managers — Fabio Capello, Roy Hodgson, Gareth Southgate and Tuchel — and currently sits 10th on the country’s all-time men’s senior appearance list. Walker’s last outing for England came in March 2025 during a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Albania. He lost his starting spot to Reece James in the next game against Latvia and has not returned to the squad since. “Playing for England has always been the greatest honour of my career. Every time I pulled on the shirt it meant a huge amount to me and my family. “After a lot of thought, this feels like the right moment to step away and allow the next generation of players to come through. “I leave incredibly proud of the journey and grateful to every manager, teammate and supporter who has been part of it. “Representing your country is the biggest thing you can do in football and those memories with England will stay with me forever.” England manager Thomas Tuchel also paid tribute to the veteran full-back. “I know all England fans will join me in congratulating Kyle on an incredible international career. “Although I only worked with him for a short period of time, I was always aware that he was one of England’s greats who fully embraced the highest honour of representing his country. “An international career spanning 14 years and five major tournaments is testament to Kyle’s dedication. He can look back on his time with the Three Lions with great pride.” Walker’s wife, Annie Kilner, also reflected on his journey with the national team. The couple recently revealed they are expecting their fourth child. “Kyle has always taken so much pride in playing for England and it has meant the world to him. “As a family we have shared so many special moments watching him represent his country, and our four boys have grown up seeing how much the England shirt means to their dad. “International football asks a lot of players and their families, but we could not be prouder of everything he has achieved and the career he has had with England.” Walker enjoyed some of his finest moments with England during the period the team reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and the final of Euro 2020, which came during a trophy-filled seven-and-a-half-year spell at Manchester City under Pep Guardiola.

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Yamal’s Late Penalty Secures 1-1 Draw For Barcelona Against Newcastle

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Newcastle United suffered a painful late setback as Barcelona struck at the death to prevent the Premier League side from taking a narrow advantage into the second leg at the Nou Camp. The opening half produced a couple of promising opportunities for William Osula, but the striker failed to convert either chance when it mattered most. Anthony Elanga also tested his luck twice, though both efforts were comfortably gathered by Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia, while the Spanish side slightly dominated possession with 56 percent. Despite creating several openings as the game progressed, Newcastle struggled to show composure in the final third whenever they broke forward, allowing chances to slip away. The contest moved beyond the hour mark with the score still level and Garcia largely untroubled. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe responded in the 67th minute by making significant changes, withdrawing Anthony Elanga, William Osula and Kieran Trippier. After persistent pressure late in the game, Newcastle finally found the breakthrough when Jacob Murphy delivered a well-weighted pass into the area and Harvey Barnes finished clinically to send the home crowd into celebration. However, the hosts’ joy was short-lived. In the final moments, Dani Olmo was brought down inside the box by Malick Thiaw, and Lamine Yamal calmly slotted the resulting penalty into the bottom corner to secure a draw for Barcelona.

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Galatasaray Hold Liverpool 1-0 Advantage After First Leg In Champions League Round Of 16

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Liverpool fell 1-0 at Galatasaray in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash on Tuesday in Istanbul. Mario Lemina’s early header in the seventh minute proved decisive, giving the hosts the narrow lead. The Reds now face the challenge of overturning the deficit when the tie returns to Anfield next Wednesday. Liverpool dominated the opening stages and could have taken the lead themselves. Their best early chance came when Wirtz fired wide from an open goal after Lemina lost possession, but the visitors were punished shortly after. Galatasaray capitalized on a corner as Victor Osimhen flicked a header back across goal, allowing Lemina to convert from close range. Galatasaray nearly doubled their lead five minutes later, but Osimhen headed wide from Noa Lang’s cross. Liverpool responded with chances of their own, with Wirtz forcing a save from Ugurcan Cakir and Ibrahima Konate narrowly missing with a long-range effort. Goalkeeper Mamardashvili kept the score at 1-0 before halftime, denying Lang and Davinson Sanchez. The second half saw Liverpool push for an equalizer. Dominik Szoboszlai’s powerful effort was saved, and Alexis Mac Allister dragged another opportunity wide. Galatasaray appeared to score in the 62nd minute, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Later, Ekitike was denied by Cakir after breaking through on goal. Liverpool thought they had equalized in the 71st minute when a chaotic corner appeared to result in an own goal by Wilfried Singo, but VAR ruled it out for handball. In the closing stages, Galatasaray survived further pressure, with Cakir making key saves, Ekitike heading over, and Cody Gakpo missing a late chance. The tie heads to Merseyside with Galatasaray holding a slim advantage.

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Congo Football President Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, Family Sentenced To Life For Corruption

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In Congo, Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, president of the Congolese Football Federation, has been sentenced to life imprisonment following a massive corruption probe. Convicted in absentia, Mayolas was found guilty of embezzling nearly $1.3 million in FIFA funds, money laundering, and forgery. His wife and son were also handed life sentences in the same case. The verdicts mark the end of an eight-month investigation, during which authorities uncovered what they described as a deeply fraudulent financial system at the core of FECOFOOT.

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Carney Chukwuemeka Switches International Allegiance To Austria Ahead Of World Cup

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Carney Chukwuemeka of Borussia Dortmund has officially changed his international allegiance from England to Austria ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup. The 22-year-old midfielder was born in Austria but moved to England as a child. He went on to represent England at several youth levels but never received a senior call-up. FIFA confirmed the change in Chukwuemeka’s international status late on Monday, clearing the way for him to feature for Austria. He could make his debut in the upcoming March international friendlies against Ghana and South Korea. Austria, coached by Ralf Rangnick, will face defending champions Argentina, Algeria and Jordan in the group stage of the World Cup. The European side qualified for the tournament for the first time since 1998. Chukwuemeka began his professional journey at Aston Villa, rising through the club’s academy before earning a move to Chelsea in 2022. He joined Borussia Dortmund on loan in early 2025, and the Bundesliga club later made the transfer permanent during the summer. This season, the midfielder has scored two goals in 20 Bundesliga appearances for Dortmund. Meanwhile, Paul Wanner, a 20-year-old midfielder currently playing for PSV Eindhoven and formerly of Bayern Munich, also switched his international allegiance from Germany to Austria on Monday.

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Onigbinde Was An Extraordinary Achiever -NFF

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The Nigeria Football Federation has described the passing of its former Technical Director and two-time Head Coach of the senior men national football team, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, as “the exit of a great man who served Nigeria football wholeheartedly and was diligent and devoted to the development of the game.” NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, said the Modakeke high chief was “an extraordinary achiever who impacted positively not only on Nigeria football, but on the African and the global game at large.” He added: “Indeed, a big tree has fallen. Chief Onigbinde ate, drank, breathed, slept and lived football development. We will miss him greatly, as he was never tired of giving advice on the game’s development even at his ripe old age. We pray that God will grant him eternal rest, and also grant his family, relations, friends and the Nigeria football fraternity the fortitude to bear the big loss.” Respected globally for his deep knowledge of the game’s tactics and techniques, Onigbinde served as Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, and also as Technical Adviser of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation, in charge of the country’s youth teams. He was for many years a technical advisor of the Confederation of African Football, and worked on countless Technical Study Groups of both FIFA and CAF at major championships. He started his coaching career in the 1960s, and rose to national consciousness in 1977, when he led Water Corporation FC of Ibadan to the quarter-finals of the African Champion Clubs Cup competition. Seven years later, he led Ibadan giants, Shooting Stars FC, to the final of the same competition. A quintessential teacher, educator and instructor, Chief Onigbinde was the first indigenous coach to lead Nigeria’s senior men national team to win a medal (silver) in the Africa Cup of Nations, achieving the feat with a team of rookies and few experienced performers in Cote d’Ivoire in 1984. The very cerebral tactician led the Super Eagles to the 2002 FIFA World Cup finals in Korea/Japan, where a melange of little-known names and experienced campaigners lost narrowly to Argentina and Sweden, and drew with England. He became the first indigenous manager of the Super Eagles at football’s flagship tournament, after Dutchman Clemens Westerhof (1994) and Serbian Bora Milutinovic (1998). Afterwards, he served as instructor and educator for the NFF, CAF and FIFA, devoting his time to training the trainers, for which he accumulated accolades from far and near.

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Australia Grants Asylum To Five Iranian Women Footballers After Anthem Protest At Asian Cup

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Five members of Iran’s women’s national football team have been allowed to remain in Australia after the government approved humanitarian visas for them following their exit from the Asian Cup. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the decision on Tuesday, saying the move was made amid fears the players could face consequences if they returned to Iran. “Australians have been moved by the plight of these brave women. They’re safe here and they should feel at home here.” Concerns about the players’ safety emerged after they declined to sing their national anthem before their opening match at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, a tournament currently being staged in Australia. The situation drew global attention, including from Donald Trump, who urged Australian authorities to intervene. Trump had earlier warned that allowing the athletes to return to Iran would be a “terrible humanitarian mistake.” Albanese disclosed that he spoke with Trump earlier on Tuesday and described the conversation as productive. After the visas were approved, Trump later praised the decision in a follow-up message on social media. The Australian leader also indicated that other members of the Iranian squad could receive assistance if they request it, stressing that the matter remains sensitive and any further steps would depend on the choices of the individuals involved.

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BREAKING: Ex-Super Eagles Coach Onigbinde Dies At 88

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High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, a former head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has died at the age of 88. His family announced the news in a statement on Monday evening, giving thanks to God for what they described as a life of purpose and lasting impact. “With great gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of this great man, a Modakeke High Chief, the first indigenous Nigerian Super Eagles football coach, father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde. “We thank God for the fulfilled life and your contributions to the Nigerian nation and the world as an unequalled football coach. We pray that your soul will rest perfectly in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ. Good night till we meet to part no more. “Final funeral arrangements will be communicated later.” Onigbinde built a remarkable legacy in Nigerian football, earning respect for his work both on the touchline and in football development. Among the highlights of his coaching career was leading Nigeria to the final of the 1988 Africa Cup of Nations, where the team finished as runners-up following a 3–1 loss to Cameroon. He also represented the country on the global stage when he managed the Super Eagles at the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Japan and South Korea. Beyond coaching, Onigbinde contributed to football education as an instructor for the Confederation of African Football and FIFA. The family said funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.

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