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…
EPL: FIFA Bans Eight players From Chelsea, Man Utd, Others for Weekend Matches
FIFA has banned at least Eight English Premier League players from participating during the coming weekend games. The ban is premised on the risk of the English Premier League clubs…
FIFA Invites Edo State Deputy Governor to Best Football Awards
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Phillip Shaibu, has been invited by the International Federation of Association Football to the annual celebration of football’s greatest stars, the Best FIFA Football…
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…
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…