Tag: FIFA
Review handball rule now, UEFA writes to FIFA
UEFA have asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to change the handball rule to stop “growing frustration” following a spate of…
Pinnick lauds FIFA for $1 million COVID-19 palliative
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick has lauded FIFA for the $1 million gift as COVID-19 palliative.
Nigeria drops by 3 spots in latest FIFA ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped by three spots in the October ranking to place 32nd in the world after losing…
Fireboy’s ‘Scatter’ on EA Sports FIFA 21 soundtrack playlist
Young music superstar, Adedamola Adefolahan popularly known as Fireboy DML has hit another landmark in his career as his hit…
Former BBNaija housemate Ozo dreams becoming FIFA president
Evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Ozo has said he dreams of becoming the president of the Federation of International Football…
FIFA suspends Trinidad and Tobago
FIFA has suspended Trinidad and Tobago from international football after its football association (TTFA) pursued a dispute through the country’s…
FIFA, CAF commiserate with GFA over death of 8 teenage players
FIFA and CAF have expressed their condolences to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) over the death of eight teenage footballers…
FIFA Ranking: Nigeria moves up, now world 29th
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up by two spots in FIFA’s ranking for September to place 29th after more than…
FIFA: Football clubs have lost $14.4 billion to COVID-19
FIFA in a recent analysis conducted revealed that football clubs have lost $14.4bn (£11.1bn) during the coronavirus crisis.
PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi faces trial for FIFA corruption
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and FIFA's former secretary general Jerome Valcke went on trial in Switzerland on Monday accused…
FIFA kicks against moves to investigate Infantino by Swiss authorities
Global football ruling body FIFA says there is no reason for Swiss authorities to launch criminal proceedings against its president,…
FIFA to Swiss prosecutors: No reason for Infantino probe
FIFA said on Sunday there is no reason for Swiss authorities to launch criminal proceedings against its president, Gianni Infantino,…
FIFA confirms 2022 World Cup match schedule
The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has confirmed the match schedule for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
FIFA bans former top official Kattner for 10 years
Soccer’s world governing body FIFA has banned Markus Kattner, a former leading official in the Zurich organisation, for 10 years.
Qatar, FIFA to stage pan-Arab tournament in 2021
Qatar Football Association (QFA) and the world football governing body FIFA have announced plans to deliver a pan-Arab tournament that…