El excentrocampista del Chelsea Carney Chukwuemeka ha comprometido oficialmente su futuro internacional con Austria. La estrella del Borussia Dortmund, que representó a Inglaterra en las categorías inferiores, se unirá ahora al exentrenador del Manchester United Ralf Rangnick.
Esto es Legacy, la serie de artículos y podcasts de GOAL que hace la cuenta atrás para la Copa del Mundo de 2026. Cada semana, exploramos las historias y el espíritu que hay detrás de las naciones que definen el deporte rey. En esta ocasión, echamos la vista atrás a uno de los viajes más emotivos del fútbol: el camino de Argelia desde Gijón hasta Porto Alegre. Desde la decepción de 1982 hasta el orgullo de 2014, esta es la historia de un equipo que convirtió la injusticia en identidad y demostró al mundo que, para Argelia, el sueño nunca muere.
El presidente de la FIFA, Gianni Infantino, insiste en que la Copa del Mundo de 2026 será una celebración mundial impecable, haciendo caso omiso de las crecientes preocupaciones por el aumento de las tensiones geopolíticas en Oriente Medio. A pesar de que el conflicto entre Estados Unidos e Israel con Irán ha trastocado los calendarios futbolísticos, provocando un caos generalizado con los visados y obligando a Irak a solicitar un aplazamiento, la FIFA sigue centrada exclusivamente en la venta récord de entradas.
Neymar ha sido incluido en la amplia convocatoria preliminar de Brasil para los próximos amistosos, lo que le da al astro del Santos una oportunidad de oro de cara al Mundial de 2026. Sin embargo, con Carlo Ancelotti observándolo, el legendario delantero se enfrenta a una presión inmensa. Al perderse el próximo partido por control de carga, solo le queda un partido para demostrar su estado físico y asegurarse un puesto en la selección definitiva.
El seleccionador de Irak, Graham Arnold, ha hecho un llamamiento urgente al organismo rector del fútbol internacional para que posponga la eliminatoria intercontinental de su equipo para el Mundial debido a las perturbaciones causadas por la escalada de la guerra con Irán. Los Leones de Mesopotamia tienen previsto enfrentarse a Surinam o Bolivia en una eliminatoria a vida o muerte el 31 de marzo en Monterrey (México), pero los problemas logísticos se han vuelto demasiado difíciles de superar.
Adidas ha vuelto a la Copa del Mundo de 1994 y nos ha puesto en ambiente para la edición de 2026 con una camiseta inspirada en el icónico look de la selección estadounidense de la última vez que se celebró el torneo en Estados Unidos.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have won the Ligue 1 title 12 times, more than any other club. Their first win was in 1986, and they claimed their record-breaking 12th title in 2023, surpassing AS Saint-Etienne.
How many teams are in the Ligue 1?
The Ligue 1 consists of 18 teams since the 2023-24 season, prior to which 20 teams took part in the league. The inaugural season of the French first division in 1932-33 also consisted of 20 teams, divided in two groups of 10 teams each.
Who has made the most Ligue 1 appearances ever?
Mickael Landreau holds the record for the most Ligue 1 appearances, with 618 matches as a goalkeeper. His career spanned nearly two decades, playing for clubs like Nantes, Paris Saint-Germain, Lille, and Bastia.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the Ligue 1?
Delio Onnis holds the record as the all-time top scorer in Ligue 1 with 299 goals. Playing as a centre-forward, his remarkable goal-scoring feats spanned the 1970s and 1980s, where he starred for clubs like AS Monaco and Reims, making him a legend in French football.
Who has the most assists in the history of the Ligue 1?
As of 2024, Dimitri Payet holds the record for the most assists in Ligue 1 history, with a total of 130 assists. The attacking midfielder achieved this milestone during his successful stints with several clubs, including Marseille and Lille.
Who is the oldest player ever in the Ligue 1 and how old was he?
Pierre Braine holds the record of being the oldest player in Ligue 1 history, aged almost 45 years in a Ligue 1 game in 1945.
Who is the youngest player ever in the Ligue 1 and how old was he?
At 15 years and 225 days, Kalman Gerencseri is the youngest player in Ligue 1 history. The Frenchman played for Lens against Monaco in a Ligue 1 game in 1960.
Which famous players have played in the Ligue 1?
Notable players who have graced Ligue 1 include legends like Zinedine Zidane, George Weah, Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe.
Which famous managers have managed in the Ligue 1?
Prominent managers in Ligue 1 include Arsene Wenger, Laurent Blanc, Carlo Ancelotti, Adi Hutter, Luis Enrique, etc.
What is the biggest stadium in the Ligue 1?
The Orange Velodrome in Marseille is the largest stadium in Ligue 1, with a capacity of 67,394 spectators. Home to Marseille since 1937, it is renowned for its electric atmosphere and hosting significant football events in France.
Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Ligue 1?
Neymar is indeed the most expensive player in Ligue 1 history. His transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 was valued at a record €222 million, which remains the highest transfer fee ever paid for a player.