Tag: FIFA
Women’s World Cup ticket sales almost record breaking – FIFA
The women’s World Cup being hosted by Australia and New Zealand is on track to be the best attended in…
FIFA bars Ronaldo’s club from registering players
The Saudi Pro League team Al-Nassr has been barred from signing new players due to outstanding debts, FIFA announced on…
FIFA threatens not to broadcast women’s World Cup in Europe
Infantino said that FIFA “did our part” by raising the prize money to $152 million, three times the amount paid…
Indonesia FA plans talks with FIFA amid protests over Israel
The head of the Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) plans to hold talks with officials of the world governing body FIFA…
2026 World Cup: FIFA confirms automatic entries for 3 countries
Historically, FIFA has granted host countries the ability to compete in the World Cup without having to compete in traditional…
World Cup: FIFA investigating Salt Bae’s access to final celebrations
His presence in the immediate aftermath of the trophy presentation is now the subject of a FIFA investigation after attracting…
FIFA accused of risking players’ welfare
"Despite an understanding, FIFPRO reached with FIFA last week that a joint negotiation of the international match calendar would take…
FIFA to establish new women’s football tournaments
The current international match calendar structure will remain unchanged until 2025 for women's football
FIFA probes ‘incidents’ during Serbia world cup game
FIFA said on Monday it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the Serbian football association following the team’s bad-tempered World Cup…
FIFA bans sales of alcohol at Qatar World Cup stadiums
FIFA, in a statement on its website, on Friday said following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision…
Qatar to enforce beer ban around World Cup stadiums
Previously, there was reportedly an agreement to allow beer sales in areas between the security check and the ticket check…
FIFA pleads with Qatar World Cup participants to “focus on football”
FIFA has written to 2022 World Cup participating teams urging them to focus on the football in Qatar and not…
2030 Saudi Arabia World Cup bid: Amnesty warns FIFA
Amnesty insists FIFA must rigorously apply human rights criteria when weighing up any possible bid involving Saudi Arabia.
FIFA Ranking: Super Falcons now ranked world 46th
The team garnered 1535.09 points in the month under review and lost 69.33 points, which is the biggest decline in…
FIFA to deploy semi-automatic offside technology at Qatar World Cup
FIFA said it will use semi-automatic offside technology at the November to December World Cup to make video assistant decisions…
FIFA extends suspension of Russia, Ukraine contracts
The special rule was introduced on March 7, within two weeks of Russia invading Ukraine, initially to June 30 this…
JUST IN: FIFA hammers Nigeria over Abuja Stadium invasion
Hundreds of fans had invaded the stadium after Ghana held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw and qualified for the world…
FIFA president Infantino sends message to Putin amid Russia ban
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called on Russian leader Vladimir Putin to engage in dialogue and stop the war in…
FIFA postpones Ukraine’s World Cup qualifier against Scotland
The match between Scotland and Ukraine ... will now be postponed to the existing June window, and consequently, the match…
Russia blows hot over suspension by FIFA, UEFA
Russian and Belarusian athletes will not have their flags or anthems at events organised by World Taekwondo, which will no…
FIFA, UEFA give Russia the biggest blow
Russia were due to play Poland in a World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final on March 24, and could have gone…
FIFA bans international games in Russia, no flag or anthem allowed
World football’s governing body FIFA has decided that no international competition shall be played in Russia, with home matches being…
Kenya dares FIFA by sacking FKF, arresting boss Mwendwa
Kenyan police said they had arrested the head of the national football federation on Friday after the body was dissolved…
How Nigeria can host FIFA competitions: Infantino
Infantino said FIFA was ready to work more closely with Nigeria to develop the game and host more grade A…
FIFA rubbishes NFF record on Ahmed Musa’s caps
According to the world football governing body, Musa has featured for Nigeria in 98 games
FIFA tags as crazy Brazil, Argentina match postponement
Infantino, in a video address to the European Club Association's general assembly, said the situation was a reminder of the…
Guinea coup: FIFA, CAF postpone Guinea, Morocco match
CAF issued a statement on Sunday, anchoring the decision on the coup d'etat in Guinea.
FIFA vows to sanction Hungary for racist abuse against England players
FIFA’s regulations provide for offenders to be deducted points, ordered to play behind closed doors and even expelled from competitions.
$48.5 billion spent on transfer fees: FIFA
FIFA has published a report on international transfers in the men’s game during the 2011-2020 period.
FIFA bans Italian club Spezia for signing Nigerian minors
FIFA has banned Serie A club Spezia from four transfer windows, starting in January next year, after breaching rules by…