Tag: FIFA
Buhari says Pinnick’s position in FIFA beneficial for Nigeria
President Muhamamdu Buhari said that the membership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, into the FIFA Council…
FIFA suspends Pakistan, Chad football federations
World football ruling body FIFA has suspended the national federations of Pakistan and Chad with immediate effect. FIFA said on…
FIFA opens regional office in Brazzaville
The fifth FIFA Regional Development Office in Africa has been opened in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the…
Pinnick cleared to contest in FIFA Council elections
President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick has been cleared by FIFA to contest in the FIFA Council…
FIFA threatens players in any breakaway league with ban
FIFA has issued a warning that players who take part in a so-called “European super league” for the continent’s biggest…
FIFA to finance construction of Technical Centre in Mali
The International Football Federation (FIFA) will finance the construction of a technical centre, at Kabala, near the Malian capital, Bamako,…
Blatter slams FIFA criminal complaint over $500m museum
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has denied an allegation of criminal mismanagement in connection with a $500million museum undertaken under…
Marseille urge FIFA to retire no.10 shirt Diego Maradona
Marseille manager, Andres Villas-Boas, has called on the world football governing body FIFA, to retire the no.10 shirt in honour…
Ronaldo, Messi nominated again for 2020 best FIFA player
FIFA on Wednesday unveiled nominees for the 2020 best football player award. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi who are regulars…
FIFA unveils nominees for seven individual awards (Full List)
FIFA has revealed the candidates shortlisted for seven of the individual trophies that will be presented at The Best FIFA…
Two Nigerian referees selected for Women’s World Cup
The world football governing body, FIFA has pre-selected two Nigerian referees to officiate at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, which…
FIFA to introduce maternity leave for women players
FIFA is to introduce new regulations to protect the rights of women players, including mandatory maternity leave, the world football…
FIFA Vice-President, Greg Clarke resigns
Former Football Association (FA) chairman Greg Clarke has resigned his role as FIFA Vice-President. His resignation comes two days after…
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.