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Wenger’s FIFA Ambition: The Former Arsenal Manager’s Potential Bid for the Presidency
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Wenger’s FIFA Ambition: The Former Arsenal Manager’s Potential Bid for the Presidency

Arsène Wenger is weighing a run for FIFA president, with UEFA exploring his candidacy as part of a broader effort to challenge incumbent Gianni Infantino. The former Arsenal manager remains undecided but is being actively courted by European football’s governing body.

8 Nov 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier League
Blackpool manager delivers a blunt critique of…
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Blackpool manager delivers a blunt critique of…

Blackpool manager delivers a blunt critique of the FA Cup’s decision to scrap replays from Round One, warning that the move risks erasing the tournament’s grassroots roots—and the clubs that built it. His plea for professionalism carries weight from a man who knows the struggle.

7 Nov 2026
Arsenal’s Max Dowman red card appeal rejected by FA commission despite split decision
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Arsenal’s Max Dowman red card appeal rejected by FA commission despite split decision

The Football Association’s independent commission has dismissed Arsenal’s appeal against Max Dowman’s red card for violent conduct, despite a 2-1 split among its members. The 16-year-old’s suspension now extends to three Premier League games, leaving Arsenal without a key flank option in crucial fixtures.

5 Nov 2026
Arsenal
Belgian Court Upholds Home-Grown Player Rules: Royal Antwerp’s Challenge Rejected
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Belgian Court Upholds Home-Grown Player Rules: Royal Antwerp’s Challenge Rejected

A Brussels court has dismissed Royal Antwerp’s legal challenge against UEFA’s home-grown player regulations, affirming that Belgian football’s youth development rules do not violate EU law. The ruling reaffirms the long-standing policy requiring clubs to prioritize locally trained talent, a decision with far-reaching implications for Belgian football’s future.

4 Nov 2026
EWS
English Womens Super League
ENGLISH WOMENS SUPER LEAGUE

FA upholds red card against Mateta as Crystal Palace face three-match ban

The Football Association has dismissed Crystal Palace’s appeal over Jean-Philippe Mateta’s dismissal in the 2-0 Premier League defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, confirming a three-match suspension for the France international. The striker’s early red card left Palace struggling defensively, while the FA’s Regulatory Commission ruled the punishment was justified.

4 Nov 2026
English Womens Super LeagueTottenham
FIFA’s One-Man-One-Vote System Under Scrutiny: Why Trinidad & Tobago’s TTFA Must Align or Risk Electoral Legitimacy
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FIFA’s One-Man-One-Vote System Under Scrutiny: Why Trinidad & Tobago’s TTFA Must Align or Risk Electoral Legitimacy

The Trinidad & Tobago Football Association (TTFA) faces a critical question: if FIFA’s electoral framework is a one-man-one-vote system, why does its own membership structure deny equal voting rights? A growing call for reform demands clarity—before the next CONCACAF and FIFA elections threaten the association’s credibility.

1 Nov 2026
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan Coordinate Preparations for 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup
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Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan Coordinate Preparations for 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup

FIFA officials and leaders from the Uzbek and Azerbaijani football federations have held working meetings to advance plans for co-hosting the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The joint effort focuses on developing sports infrastructure and strengthening regional cooperation ahead of the tournament.

31 Oct 2026
Samuel Boadu’s Aduana FC faces Berekum Chelsea with no emotional baggage – ‘Just another match’
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Samuel Boadu’s Aduana FC faces Berekum Chelsea with no emotional baggage – ‘Just another match’

Aduana FC’s head coach Samuel Boadu dismisses the emotional weight of facing his former club, Berekum Chelsea, in the Ghana Premier League, insisting the upcoming clash is ‘just a normal game.’ Meanwhile, Eintracht Braunschweig’s 3-1 defeat to Aaron Opoku underscores the Ghanaian striker’s growing impact in Europe.

30 Oct 2026
Aaron OpokuAduana FCBerekum Chelsea
FA Rejects Arsenal Appeal Over Max Dowman Red Card in Carabao Cup Exit
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FA Rejects Arsenal Appeal Over Max Dowman Red Card in Carabao Cup Exit

The Football Association has dismissed Arsenal’s appeal against 16-year-old Max Dowman’s red card shown during their Carabao Cup exit to Fleetwood Town. The ruling means the teenage midfielder will serve a three-match domestic suspension following the Gunners’ penalty shootout defeat.

29 Oct 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier League
Ghana Football Association and Electroland Ghana Limited Unveil Upgraded NASCO Reward Packages for 2026/27 Season
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Ghana Football Association and Electroland Ghana Limited Unveil Upgraded NASCO Reward Packages for 2026/27 Season

The Ghana Football Association has announced an expanded partnership with Electroland Ghana Limited to recognize standout individuals across domestic football. Top players and coaches in the Ghana Premier League and Women’s Premier League will receive premium NASCO Electronics products during the 2026/27 campaign.

27 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsElectroland Ghana LimitedGhana Football Association
CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup Draws Locked In: Key Dates for 2026-27 Season
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CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup Draws Locked In: Key Dates for 2026-27 Season

The Confederation of African Football has officially confirmed the dates for the 2026-27 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup draws, marking the next pivotal moments in Africa’s club football calendar. From preliminary rounds to group stage allocations, every team’s journey begins on August 6 and October 28, respectively—both set to unfold in Cairo.

26 Oct 2026
CAF Champions LeagueCAF Confederation CupConfédération Africaine de Football
Hubert Gyau’s Scoring Ambition: Kotoko Midfielder Pledges to Elevate His Game in Ghana Premier League
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Hubert Gyau’s Scoring Ambition: Kotoko Midfielder Pledges to Elevate His Game in Ghana Premier League

Asante Kotoko’s Hubert Gyau has committed to sharpening his finishing after a standout performance for the Porcupine Warriors, while the club’s leadership signals confidence ahead of a key fixture against Hearts of Oak. The Ghana Premier League’s tactical battles are about to intensify.

22 Oct 2026
Asante KotokoGhana Premier LeagueHearts of Oak
FIFA suspends Egypt’s Hassan and Zico for World Cup refereeing criticism
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FIFA suspends Egypt’s Hassan and Zico for World Cup refereeing criticism

Hossam Hassan and Mostafa Zico face disciplinary action after post-match comments about refereeing decisions in Egypt’s 3-2 World Cup defeat to Argentina. The suspensions threaten key fixtures in Africa Cup qualifying and the international window.

21 Oct 2026
ArgentinaFIFA World Cup
Black Maidens defiant after Norway drubbing: Ghana’s U-17 World Cup campaign far from over
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Black Maidens defiant after Norway drubbing: Ghana’s U-17 World Cup campaign far from over

Despite a 3-0 defeat to Norway in their opening match, Ghana’s U-17 women’s team remains determined to fight for knockout-stage progress at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Communications Director Henry Asante Twum insists the Black Maidens can still turn their campaign around, while domestic football’s future hangs on a looming coaching appointment.

20 Oct 2026
Black MaidensFIFA U-17 Women's World CupGhana Football Association
GFA stands firm as Match Review Committee faces mounting scrutiny over Ghana Premier League officiating
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GFA stands firm as Match Review Committee faces mounting scrutiny over Ghana Premier League officiating

The Ghana Football Association’s Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum, has defended the Match Review Committee amid escalating concerns over refereeing decisions in the Ghana Premier League. With no public transparency on disciplinary outcomes, critics demand accountability as complaints pile up.

20 Oct 2026
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