Tag: FIFA

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Receive Boost as FIFA Strips S/ Africa of 3 Points

South Africa forfeit World Cup qualifier after FIFA ruled Teboho Mokoena ineligible. The decision cancelled their win against Lesotho. FIFA officially recorded it as a defeat. South Africa forfeit World…

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Teboho Mokoena: FIFA Deducts 3 Points From South Africa For Fielding Ineligible Player

- South Africa sanctioned for fielding ineligible Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho - Bafana Bafana deducted three points to - Lesotho awarded 3-0 win, 3 points The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has…

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FIFA Bans Seven Malaysia Players Over Forged Documents

FIFA suspended seven Malaysia players for a year over forged documents. The FA plans to appeal the ruling. Their Asia Cup campaign now hangs in the balance. FIFA on Friday…

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South Africa Receive FIFA Letter on Mokoena Case

South Africa faces a FIFA probe over Teboho Mokoena’s appearance against Lesotho. A points deduction could tighten the Group C World Cup race. SAFA says the focus remains on winning…

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FIFA Charges South African FA Over Ineligible Player Mokoena

FIFA charged South Africa Football Association and Teboho Mokoena for fielding him while suspended in a World Cup qualifier. The 2–0 victory over Lesotho now risks being overturned. The final…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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FIFA President Visits Buhari, Presents Him Jersey No. 10

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja. Infantino has been in Nigeria since September 15, when…

FIFA Unveils Stadium in Honor of PELE

FIFA president, Gianni Infantino has unveiled the first 'Pele' stadium in Rwanda after he asked every country in the world for a suitable name for the Brazilian legend's honour. This…