Fresh controversy has emerged over Nigeria’s failed bid to challenge the Democratic Republic of Congo’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with FIFA…
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FIFA regulations have blocked Argentina’s plan to retire Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt. The Argentine Football Association had wanted to honour Messi by…
Football's world governing body confirmed on Monday that Kevin Lamour had departed the organisation, bringing to an abrupt end the tenure of a senior executive who had…
UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have accused FIFA of a "fundamental breach of trust" and "deception" over its handling of plans to sell a…
Nobody is selling football - FIFA to continue consultation on investor plan despite UEFA’s vote to boycott
FIFA has vowed to continue with the controversial plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors. This comes after UEFA, the body that governs European…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has launched a scathing attack on critics of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, accusing them of "spreading hate" and ignoring what he described…
Norway set to launch formal complaint to FIFA over Donald Trump's Folarin Balogun red card interference
The Norwegian FA are preparing to launch a formal complaint to FIFA over President Donald Trump's interference in Folarin Balogun's red card ban at the World Cup. USMNT…
Cristiano Ronaldo likes journalist's claim FIFA is 'one of the most corrupt institutions on the planet'
Cristiano Ronaldo has ignited fresh controversy on social media after liking a post by a journalist that described FIFA as "one of the most corrupt institutions on the…
UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch has backed a FIFA investigation into Argentina's display of a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" after their World…
Egypt have filed a formal complaint with FIFA following their World Cup defeat to Argentina, demanding the officials at the heart of the controversy be kicked out of…
German FA chief wants answers from FIFA for reinstating banned USA star Folarin Balogun following Donald Trump's intervention
German Football Federation (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf has said that world governing body FIFA must explain itself in the case of American World Cup player Folarin…
UEFA slams FIFA over decision to reinstate banned USA star Folarin Balogun following Donald Trump's intervention
European football's governing body UEFA has condemned FIFA's decision to allow banned USA forward Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium in their last-16 World Cup…
US striker Folarin Balogun's red card was overturned after President Trump called FIFA president Infantino
It has been revealed that FIFA overturned US star striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban, after a personal phone call from President Donald Trump. Balogun had been set…
Iran's football federation has announced it will file an official complaint with FIFA over travel restrictions imposed on the national team during the 2026 World Cup…
FIFA to investigate 'white supremacy' hand signal made by Australian VAR official ahead of Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao
FIFA is expected to launch an investigation into a 'white supremacy' hand signal made by an Australian VAR official ahead of Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao. Referee…
Somali football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was blocked from entering the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will receive his full tournament fee. The…
Egypt will play their FIFA World Cup matches in kits not bearing the stars commemorating their seven Africa Cup of Nations victories, following a reminder from FIFA…
FIFA: Supporting Mexico still didn’t fix your country. You’re still from a country that is under-developed - South African activist taunts Nigerians and other African nationals
A South African activist Jacinta Zinhle MaNgobese Zuma has taken a dig at Nigerians and other African nations for backing Mexico during last night’s FIFA World Cup…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the way soccer’s governing body had handled visa issues ahead of the World Cup, saying that it was working to find…
Former UEFA president Michel Platini has launched civil and legal proceedings against Fifa and current president Gianni Infantino over corruption allegations from 2015…
Update: Somali referee dropped by FIFA after being denied entry to the US and sent back after landing
A Somali referee has been dropped from the World Cup list after being denied entry to the United States and sent on a flight back to Turkey upon arrival at Miami…
FIFA has confirmed that a website checkout error resulted in dozens of fans receiving World Cup 2026 tickets without being charged. Football’s governing body told Sky…
FIFA are preparing a major compensation package for football clubs whose players will represent their countries at the 2026 World Cup. According to Melchor Ruiz of El…
Iran has reportedly issued a list of demands to FIFA and the United States government before agreeing to participate in the 2026 World Cup amid mounting political…