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UEFA Bans Germany’s 1990‑Style Shirt and Forces Early Debut of Black Third Kit

UEFA ruled the retro design non‑compliant because it did not provide the required clear sleeve space for competition badges.

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Ball Sells for $3.35 Million Well Below $10 Million Estimate

Maracanã Chosen to Host 2027 Women's World Cup Opener and Final

Guardiola Rejects Italy Role, FIGC Shifts Focus to Pirlo

France and England Set to Play World Cup Third‑Place Match in Miami Despite Coaches Saying Teams Do Not Want to

Pelé’s 1958 World Cup No. 10 Jersey Sells for $4.9 Million at Sotheby’s

Rafael Márquez Named Mexico Coach Through 2030

Nike Stages New York Guerrilla Tease for First Germany Kit

Sotheby’s to Auction Pelé’s 1958 World Cup No.10 Jersey

Spanish FA Chief Says Spain Will Host 2030 World Cup Final

Ancelotti Says Brazil’s World Cup Core Close as Neymar Misses Latest Call-Up

FIFA Weighs CONMEBOL Pitch to Expand 2030 World Cup to 64 Teams

Pulisic-Donovan Clash Divides USMNT as Gold Cup Nears

Pulisic and Robinson Set to Miss Gold Cup as Pochettino Leans on MLS Talent