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Infantino Calls for Dialogue After World Cup Commercial Rights Collapse
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has announced a decisive shift toward dialogue after the abrupt termination of his controversial proposal to sell a stake in future World Cup commercial rights. The
Top Five Leagues Unite: FIFA’s Infantino Faces Historic Backlash Over Governance Crisis
The Premier League, Bundesliga, LaLiga and Serie A are expected to issue a joint call for urgent governance reform at FIFA on Friday, escalating pressure on president Gianni Infantino. The statemen
International Men’s Football Returns: A New Era Begins as 24 Nations Compete in FIFA’s Extended September-October Window
For the first time since the 2026 World Cup, international football is back in full force. Teams from across the globe are set to clash in a condensed yet historic 16-day window, blending Nations League showdowns with AFCON qualifiers—marking a pivotal moment in the calendar before the 2024-25 season resumes.
Abiola Kasimu Abdulsalam has become the first Nigerian centre referee to be selected for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 25 years
Abiola Kasimu Abdulsalam has become the first Nigerian centre referee to be selected for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 25 years, ending a prolonged absence that had left African officials largely sidelin
U.S. Virgin Islands Ends Historic Winless Streak with CONCACAF Nations League Triumph
The U.S. Virgin Islands national team has rewritten its recent history in the CONCACAF Nations League. After enduring a nine-match, 3½-year winless streak, the squad delivered a hard-fought 3-2 victo
Ceferin: FIFA’s Trust Deficit Remains Unresolved After World Cup Investment Collapse
Aleksander Čeferin’s words carry the weight of a man who has spent years as UEFA’s most vocal critic of FIFA’s unchecked ambition. In his first public comments since FIFA President Gianni Infan
CAF Reshapes AFCON Cycle as Ghana and Ivory Coast Clash in High‑Stakes Bouaké Derby
The African football calendar is set for a major overhaul, with the Africa Cup of Nations moving from a biennial to a four-year cycle after the 2027 edition. CAF president Patrice Motsepe announced
Alhadji Allaou Mahamat to Take Charge as Nigeria Seeks AFCON 2027 Qualification Edge
The Confederation of African Football has appointed Chadian referee Alhadji Allaou Mahamat for Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar, a match that will test the Super Eagles’ home advantage and the referee’s familiarity with the team’s recent campaign.
UEFA’s Ceferin Delivers Stark Warning: FIFA’s Trust Deficit Remains Unresolved After World Cup Sell-Off Collapse
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has delivered a blunt assessment of FIFA’s fractured unity, declaring that the trust shattered by Gianni Infantino’s abandoned private investment plan remains irreparable—despite the proposal’s formal abandonment. His remarks, made in a rare public intervention, underscore the depth of the rift within world football, with Ceferin framing the crisis as a fundamental clash between the game’s values and individual ambition.
Ghana Premier League: Medeama SC’s Champions League Ambitions Clash with Domestic Dominance
Medeama SC’s 2-2 draw with Dreams FC on Matchday 1 marked the start of a season where the defending champions must balance domestic pressure with a $1.5m CAF Champions League campaign. With Hearts of Oak’s late 4-2 victory sealing their title race, Medeama’s resilience—and their $1.5m war chest—now point toward a high-stakes continental showdown.
Ceferin: FIFA’s Broken Trust Demands Unity Before Recovery
Aleksander Čeferin’s words carried the weight of a verdict: the trust shattered by FIFA’s failed private investment plan has not been restored. Speaking in a video address to the Portugal Footbal
Nigerian Referee Joseph Odey Ogabor Selected for DR Congo vs Equatorial Guinea AFCON Qualifier
The Confederation of African Football has appointed Nigerian official Joseph Odey Ogabor to referee the 2027 AFCON qualifying matchday one clash between DR Congo and Equatorial Guinea. Ogabor takes charge of a crucial fixture as both nations start their continental qualification journey.
Ceferin: FIFA’s Broken Trust Demands More Than Symbolic Gestures
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin delivered a blunt assessment of FIFA’s governance crisis, declaring trust in world football remains irreparably fractured after the collapse of the private investment plan. His remarks—delivered at the Portugal Football Summit—expose the depth of the divide between FIFA’s leadership and the confederations it claims to serve.
After weeks of mounting pressure and a…
After weeks of mounting pressure and a dramatic retreat on his controversial private investment plan, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has broken his silence with a direct appeal for reform. In a letter to all 211 member associations and the FIFA Council, he has proposed an independent external review of the governing body’s decision-making framework—including the roles of the President, Bureau, and Council—while insisting his leadership remains unwavering. The move comes as UEFA, CONCACAF, and t...
Kwasi Sibo Unfazed by Côte d’Ivoire Quality Ahead of AFCON Qualifier in Bouaké
Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo insists the Black Stars will not be intimidated by Côte d’Ivoire in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Ghana prepare to kick off their Group C campaign away against the reigning African champions at the Stade de la Paix.