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…
The Moshood Abiola National Stadium Is Not Been Banned By FIFA And VAR Was Not Stolen – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked rumors that surfaced following Tuesday's FIFA World Cup playoff match between Nigeria and Ghana at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.…
Messi Wins 2023 FIFA Best Player
Argentine captain, Lionel Messi has won FIFA’s “The Best” award for 2023. The Inter Miami star pipped Manchester City's Erling Haaland ans to win the crown for a record third…
Qatar 2022: FIFA Fines Nigeria Over Unruly Behaviour During Match Against Ghana
Global soccer governing body, FIFA, has imposed a 150,000 Swiss Franc (about 154,128.75 USD) fine on Nigeria for unruly behaviour of supporters of the Super Eagles at the Moshood Abiola…
Lesotho FA Admits Protest Against South Africa Was Filed Wrongly but Calls for Fair Play
Lesotho vs. South Africa: The FIFA Dispute That Could Change World Cup Qualifying Fair Play or Missed Deadline? Lesotho Challenges South Africa’s Eligibility Error Could Nigeria Benefit? South Africa Faces…
FIFA Congratulates Super Falcons After Securing 2023 World Cup Ticket
World football governing body, FIFA, has sent congratulatory message to the Super Falcons for qualifying for their ninth consecutive women’s World Cup. The Falcons beat the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon…
FIFA Suspends India Football Federation Over Undue Influence From Third Party
The world's football governing body, FIFA, has suspended the India's Football Federation due to "undue influence from third parties". The suspension by FIFA means the country will not be able…
Nigeria Receives $1m COVID-19 Palliative From FIFA
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has received the sum of $1,000,000 as COVID-19 palliarived from world football governing body, FIFA. This was confirmed by the NFF President, Amaju Pinnick with…