Tag: FIFA
Arsene Wenger gets new role at FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association, FIFA has announced the appointment of former Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger as its new…
FIFA bans former Afghan general secretary
The former General Secretary of the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) has been banned for five years and fined after FIFA’s…
After night always comes dawn: Ronaldo speaks after FIFA snub
Juventus and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo snubbed FIFA event at the Teatro all Scala in Milan, Italy on Monday night,…
“I have done nothing,” Siasia appeals to FIFA, CAS
Former Super Eagles’ Chief Coach Samson Siasia on Wednesday in Abuja said he has appealed against the life ban slammed…
FIFA plans You Tube exposure for African teams
FIFA have announced that the opening World Cup qualifying matches of some lesser-known African teams would be live-streamed on its…
FIFA slams life ban on Samson Siasia , fined $50,000
FIFA has slammed a life ban on former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia. In addition, he has been fined $50,000 for…
Why City escaped transfer ban despite being found guilty
Manchester City have escaped a transfer ban despite being found guilty of breaking rules on signing young players, unlike the…
FIFA inspects facilities at Akpabio stadium
A delegation of the world football governing body, FIFA, on Wednesday, visited Akwa Ibom to inspect facilities at the Godswill…
FIFA: Checkout nominees for Best Men’s Player, Best Men’s Coach
FIFA on Wednesday released the list of the ten nominees for the Best Men's player
CAF, FIFA sign partnership MoU
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA have signed a memorandum of understanding to create what CAF chief Ahmad…
African football: Infantino rejects ‘colonialism’ criticism
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has rejected comments that the global soccer body has taken a “colonialist” attitude towards African football…
FIFA introduces stricter punishment for racist behaviour
FIFA is doubling its minimum ban for racist incidents to 10 games and will allow players to make victim statements…
Afghan abuse scandal: Infantino rejects criticism of FIFA
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday strongly rejected criticism of the global ruling body’s handling of the sexual abuse scandal…
FIFA defends VAR ahead of World Cup quarter-finals
FIFA on Wednesday defended its VAR review system, saying referees had reached a 98% accuracy rate in decision-making during the…
Qatar 2022: Cafu unveiled as SC Ambassador
The Qatar World Cup 2022 organisers on Friday in the Brazilian city of Sao Paolo unveiled two-times FIFA World Cup…
FIFA pressures Iran to allow women access to matches
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has ramped up the pressure on Iran to ensure local female football fans are allowed to…
Corruption Scandal: FIFA takes over running of CAF
A drastic and dramatic overhaul of African football is expected to be announced on Thursday, the eve of the kickoff…
Former Afghan football president banned for life
The former president of the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF), has been banned for life from all soccer-related activities for abusing…
BON, FIFA partnership, great opportunity for Nigerian viewers – BON boss
The newly-signed partnership agreement between Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) and world football governing body FIFA offers great opportunity for…
FIFA bans ex-Oceania general secretary Nicholas for 8 years
Former Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) general secretary, Tai Nicholas, has been banned from all soccer-related activities for eight years, for…
Sepp Blatter: I want to sue Infantino, FIFA
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is running unopposed in his bid for a second term as the head of world football’s…
FIFA bans South Sudan official for 10 years for corruption
FIFA, the international football governing body, has banned South Sudanese official Chabur Goc Alei for 10 years for corruption, the…
Former FIFA boss Blatter says money risks ruining football
Sepp Blatter, the former president of football’s world governing body FIFA who was ousted during a corruption scandal, says money…
FIFA bans eight players, agent for life over match-fixing
FIFA issued eight-lifetime bans to current and former players and an agent on Wednesday after they were found guilty of…
FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy arrives Nigeria on Thursday
The FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy is expected to arrive Nigeria on a tour on Thursday, Demola Olajire, Nigeria Football…
FIFA bans Chelsea from signing new players
English Premier League club Chelsea have been banned by FIFA from signing new players in the next two transfer windows.…
FIFA should expand 2022 World Cup to 48 teams if possible – Infantino
FIFA should if possible increase the size of the football World Cup in Qatar in 2022 to 48 from 32…
FIFA bans Gambia football head for 4 years for corruption
FIFA has banned Seedy Kinteh, former president of the Gambia Football Federation, from all football activities for four years after…
Manchester City Gets Lion Share From FIFA’s World Cup Largesse
Manchester City lead the way with just over 5 million dollars as FIFA on Tuesday announced it has dished out…
International matches: Pinnick lauds FIFA for approving Stephen Keshi Stadium
Amaju Pinnick, the President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Sunday said world football body FIFA deserves commendation for approving…