FIFA Confirms $355m Payout to Clubs for 2026 World Cup
FIFA will pay clubs $355m for the 2026 World Cup, up 70% from 2022. The deal with the ECA also includes players from qualifiers. It acknowledges clubs’ role and eases…
Three Countries Barred from the 2026 World Cup
Three countries barred from the 2026 World Cup will miss the tournament for different reasons. Russia is banned for invading Ukraine, while Congo and Pakistan face governance suspensions. Both Congo…
FIFA in Hot Water as Ex-Chelsea’s Lassana Diarra Revives €65m Lawsuit
Lassana Diarra €65 million claim against FIFA and the Belgian FA has returned to court after a CJEU ruling against FIFA’s transfer rules. The case began when he left Lokomotiv…
FIFA Bans Nigerian Coach Remi Amadi For Two Years
Coach of Cofine FC of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Remi Amadi has been banned for two years from all football-related activities by world football governing body, FIFA.The decision was passed…
FIFA Removes Indonesia as Host of 2023 Under-20 World Cup
FIFA announced on Wednesday it had removed Indonesia as the host of this 2023 under-20 World Cup amid political turmoil over Israel’s participation. “A new host will be announced as…
Hayatou Wins CAS Appeal Against One-Year FIFA Ban
Court of Arbitration for Sport on Saturday issued its decision in favor of the Issa Hayatou, declaring that there was "insufficient evidence" to support FIFA's allegations of commercial malpractice. Hayatou's…
FIFA Strips Peru of U-17 World Cup Hosting Rights
FIFA said on Monday it had withdrawn the 2023 under-17 World Cup from Peru “given the inability of the host country to fulfil its commitments to completing the infrastructure required”.…
Amuneke Succeeds Eguavoen as Coach of Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation announced the reconstitution of the technical crew of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles, on Monday, with Augustine Eguavoen remaining as Interim Technical Adviser and…
Argentina Replaces Indonesia as U-20 World Cup Host
Argentina will host the Under-20 World Cup from May 20 to June 11, FIFA said Monday, after taking the tournament from Indonesia just weeks before kick-off. Having been awarded hosting…
Nigeria vs Ghana: Major Boost for Super Eagles as FIFA Approves Ademola Lukman’s Switch
Fédération Internationale de Football Association, FIFA has confirmed Ademola Lukman’s switch from England to Nigeria. The current Leicester City forward was debarred from representing Nigeria at the last Africa Cup…