Tag: FIFA
AFCON: CAF President speaks on FIFA influence over tournament plans
“We didn’t do a good enough job at CAF in preparing the ground on this Afcon every four years,” he…
Half a billion fans chase World Cup tickets, FIFA reveals
Outside the host countries, the strongest interest came from Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina and Colombia.
FIFA clears 30 Nigerian referees for International duty in 2026
FIFA has officially released its International Referees List for the 2026 football calendar, and Nigeria has recorded a significant showing,…
Goalkeeping boost for Super Eagles as FIFA clears Arthur Okonkwo to switch nationality to Nigeria
The development comes as a major boost for Nigerian football, with the 23-year-old now eligible to feature for the Super…
FIFA Petition: DR Congo slams Nigeria, calls them ‘bad losers’
They stated that if a team fails to win on the pitch, it should not attempt to secure victory through…
FIFA Best Awards 2025: Full List of Winners
Football’s biggest stars gathered on Tuesday as FIFA celebrated its annual The Best Awards 2025, honoring outstanding performances in the…
Trump receives Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize
Trump also declared: “The world is a safer place now. The USA was not doing well a year ago, now…
Controversy looms as FIFA introduces new VAR rule for 2026 mundial
Despite this rejection, FIFA is determined to push forward with the corner-kick checks at the World Cup. BBC Sport reports…
Transfer Halted: Why Christantus Uche can’t leave Palace this winter
Uche is currently on loan at Palace, so a return to Getafe is only possible if the loan agreement includes…
2026 World Cup: FIFA confirms intercontinental Play-off draw
The two winners from Path A and Path B will complete the list of countries participating in the 2026 World…
FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles ranked 5th in Africa, 38th in the world
For Nigeria, the rise in the standings provides a small boost as the team prepares for the Africa Cup of…
2026 World Cup: FIFA, Trump ease visa process for fans
The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to make the 2026 World Cup accessible to fans from around the world while maintaining…
FIFA steps up action against online abuse
Since the beginning of this year, 11 individuals have been reported to global law enforcement authorities in Argentina, Brazil, France, Poland,…
FIFA eyes big change for player welfare, EPL faces fixture nightmare
FIFA said it met with 30 players’ unions at a summit in Morocco to discuss the issue, though FIFPRO, the…
FIFPro 2025: Football’s finest compete for coveted world XI Spots ( Full list)
The inclusion of youngsters like Cubarsi, Yamal, and Neves also highlights a generational shift in global football, where emerging players…