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FIFA holds back approval of NFF normalisation committee pending visit to Nigeria
More details have emerged from the meeting between a Nigerian delegation led by Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC),…
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FIFA accepts NFF officials’ resignations, backs comprehensive Nigeria football reforms
World football-ruling body, FIFA, on Tuesday accepted the resignations of principal officers of the Nigeria Football Federation, and pledged to…
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BREAKING: FIFA request clarification from Nigerian football authorities over reports alleging government interference
FIFA has requested clarification from Nigerian football authorities over reports alleging government interference in the affairs of the Nigeria Football…
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President Tinubu directs comprehensive football reform
President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football to overcome repeated failures to qualify for major regional,…
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Why I resigned as NFF President – Gusau
Ibrahim Gusau has confirmed his resignation as President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, saying his decision was informed by…
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CAF: FIFA members should decide Infantino’s future at 2027 election
Under-pressure FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s future should be decided by the organisation’s 211 member associations at next March’s election, Confederation…
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FIFA: Norway calls for Infantino to resign as Mexico, Argentina back FIFA President
Norway’s football federation has called on FIFA President, Gianni Infantino to resign, saying there is now “no trust” in his…
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Luis Figo tells Infantino to resign over world cup private investment debacle
Real Madrid legend Luis Figo has called on Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign immediately following the collapse of the…
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Gianni Infantino convenes emergency FIFA talks in Morocco as leadership pressure mounts
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is convening an emergency meeting with senior football officials in Morocco on Wednesday as he seeks…
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Gianni Infantino calls emergency meeting after private investment plan collapse
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called an emergency meeting of senior staff in Rabat, Morocco, amid growing pressure over the…
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UEFA threatens legal action as FIFA’s scrapped investment plan deepens Infantino crisis
UEFA has threatened legal action against FIFA over Gianni Infantino’s abandoned plan to sell minority stakes in the governing body’s…
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FIFA insists ‘Nobody is selling football’ as World Cup equity plan faces growing global backlash
FIFA has defended its proposed private equity venture tied to the World Cup, insisting that “nobody is selling football” after…
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PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi rules out challenging Infantino in 2027 FIFA election
Paris Saint-Germain president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi has ruled out standing against Gianni Infantino in the 2027 FIFA presidential election, despite efforts…
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Senior FIFA officials condemn Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan as adviser resigns
Two senior FIFA officials publicly criticized Gianni Infantino’s proposed World Cup commercial sell-off on Friday, with presidential adviser, Carlos Cordeiro…
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FIFA defends World Cup investment proposal amid boycott threats
FIFA has defended its proposal to introduce private investment into its commercial operations, insisting that it has no intention of…
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UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA private equity plan
UEFA has announced a boycott of all FIFA competitions, including the men’s and women’s World Cup, after unanimously rejecting FIFA…
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Rodri wins Golden Ball as Spain sweep top individual World Cup awards
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been named the winner of the Golden Ball after playing a leading role in Spain’s…
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2026 World Cup: Spain dethrone Argentina to win football’s biggest prize again
Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time…
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FIFA World Cup: Louis Vuitton unveils bespoke trunk to transport FIFA World Cup trophy to New York-New Jersey
The FIFA World Cup trophy will arrive at the New York-New Jersey stadium, inside a bespoke Louis Vuitton trunk, with…
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Leo Messi hits back at Argentina critics: ‘Nothing was handed to us’
Lionel Messi dismisses claims that Argentina has benefited from favorable officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the reigning…
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FIFA World Cup: FIFA to award first-ever World Cup ‘winner’s rings’ at Sunday’s final as Donald Trump confirms attendance
FIFA is set to break with football tradition and present World Cup winners’ rings to the champions of Sunday’s final…
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FIFA World Cup: Mbappé questions France’s tactics after 2-0 loss to Spain ends World Cup final dream
Kylian Mbappé openly questioned Didier Deschamps’ tactical approach after France’s 2-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup…
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2026 World Cup: Infantino confirms FIFA set to discuss expanding men’s world cup to 64 teams after 2026 tournament
FIFA president, Gianni Infantino has confirmed that football’s governing body will discuss expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams…
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South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after representing his…
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FIFA World Cup: Álvarez inspire Argentina as champions beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to reach world cup semi-finals
Argentina marked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 3-1 extra-time victory over…
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FIFA World Cup: Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial world cup exit
The Egyptian football federation said Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 last-16…
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FIFA World Cup: Belgium thrash USA 4-1 to reach World Cup quarter finals
Belgium produced a dominant display to beat the United States 4-1 and book a place in the World Cup quarter…
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Mbappe calls Paraguayan Senator ‘Despicable’ over racist attack; French Football Federation plans to file criminal complaint
France captain, Kylian Mbappe has branded Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla a “despicable woman” after she launched a racist attack against…
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FIFA have ‘crossed a red line’ in suspending Balogun’s red card ban – UEFA
FIFA “crossed a red line” with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban for a year,…
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UEFA weighs response as FIFA’s Balogun ban reversal sparks backlash
UEFA is preparing to respond after FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban sparked criticism across European football, with…
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UEFA slams FIFA over Balogun suspension reversal, warns World Cup integrity at risk
UEFA has strongly criticised FIFA for overturning the automatic suspension handed to United States striker Folarin Balogun, describing the decision…
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Sepp Blatter questions FIFA’s decision to overturn Balogun’s World Cup suspension
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised football's world governing body over its decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's World Cup…
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FIFA World Cup: Pape Gueye threatens to put Senegal career on hold after World Cup exit
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has announced he is putting his international career on hold following the country’s dramatic FIFA World…
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FIFA World Cup: England cannot adapt to Mexico City’s altitude before World Cup clash with hosts – Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel has said it is impossible for his side to adapt to the altitude in Mexico City…
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FIFA World Cup: Koeman resigns as Netherlands coach after World Cup exit, KNVB condemns racist abuse of players
Ronald Koeman has resigned as head coach of the Netherlands following the team’s shock last-32 elimination by Morocco at the…
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2026 World Cup: Egypt 3-1 New Zealand as Salah inspires Pharaohs to first world cup victory ever
Egypt secured their first 2026 World Cup victory after coming from behind to defeat New Zealand 3-1, with Mohamed Salah…
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Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over world cup restriction
The Iranian football federation said Thursday it will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming its team is being subjected to…
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Portugal defeat Super Eagles as Iwobi marks 100th cap
Portugal defeated Nigeria 2-1 in an international friendly in Leiria on Wednesday night, despite a spirited performance by the Super…
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2026 World Cup: Gianni Infantino defends organization and ticket pricing
The President of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, has launched a spirited defense of the organization…
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Somali referee Omar Artan dropped from 2026 World Cup after US entry denial
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been removed from the list of officials for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after…
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