Tag: FIFA
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.