FIFA abandon plans to increase countries to 48 for 2022 World Cup in Qatar

FIFA abandon plans to increase countries to 48 in 2022 World Cup in Qatar

FIFA has reportedly abandoned her plans to increase the number of countries to compete at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to 48, it has been confirmed that the conventional 32 countries will compete in the worldwide competition in Qatar.


Marseille midfielder Kevin Strootman has reportedly been offered to Everton, Manchester United and West Ham.

According to Arsenal's head of football, Raul Sanllehi, the club has enough ammunition to sign their targets this summer.

Manchester United are ready to employ three of their former players to help them identify transfer targets this summer.

Manchester United's final contract offer has been turned down by goalkeeper David De Gea who has only one year left on his contract with the club. United have made the decision to make Sergio Romero their first-choice goalkeeper once De Gea decides to leave this summer.

Chelsea are ready to seek the opinions of their senior players before making a final decision as regards their manager Maurizio Sarri's future.

Tottenham have made a £10m bid for Leeds United star Jack Clarke.

Wolverhampton are reportedly in forefront to sign Porto star Moussa Marega for £30m.

Atletico Madrid and Napoli are ready to lock horns for the signing of Tottenham right-back Kieran Trippier.

According to reports, Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford played through pains for the club in the just concluded season.

Liverpool are ready to schedule a friendly when they camp in Spain in order to keep their sharpness ahead of their Champions League final match against Tottenham.

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is still in talks with the club owner Mike Ashley over the extension of his contract.

According to reports, Antonio Conte is on the verge of becoming Inter Milan's boss and will sign Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku as soon as he becomes the Serie A side's boss.

Football referee Craig Thomson has announced his retirement from the game.

Aston Villa assistant boss John Terry is in talks to become the new Middlesbrough manager.

Manchester City are getting close to signing Juventus £52.9m rated star Joao Cancelo.

Barcelona are requesting for as much as £48m from Manchester United for the signing for midfielder Ivan Rakitic.

Manchester United are set to make a £25m opening bid for Crystal Palace full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka but the London side wants £50m for him.

United are also ready to make a formal bid for Newcastle star Sean Longstaff. Newcastle meanwhile are hoping to offer Longstaff a new deal to wade off interest from the Old Trafford side.

Liverpool are interested in signing Jakub Ojrzynski for £200k from Legia Warsaw.

Burnley are ready to make a £15m offer for West Brom defender Craig Dawson.

Brighton, Newcastle and Southampton have all shown interest in Liverpool star Harry Wilson who is being rated at £25m.

Bournemouth are set to bargain on winger Jordan Ibe this summer.

Brighton boss Graham Potter is ready to sign Chelsea youngster Reece James on a season long loan.

Manchester United have put an end to their chase of Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho following a price tag of £90m. They have now moved on to other targets this summer.

According to reports, Arsenal refused to offer Aaron Ramsey a new deal because matching his wage bill would have been detrimental to the squad's dynamic. Ramsey has joined Juventus on a free transfer and will earn £400k per week as from July 1.