FIFA President calls for forfeiture game when fans commit racist abuse
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has called for the implementation of an automatic forfeit of games for teams whose fans commit racist abuse. It follows recent incidents at Udinese and Sheffield Wednesday, which he described as “totally abhorrent”Infantino said in a post on X that there should be harsher punishments, as FIFA and football shows full […]
Lionel Messi wins best male player, Pep Guardiola named best male coach in FIFA Best Awards
Argentina forward Lionel Messi has won men’s player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards, with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claiming the men’s coach prize in London. Inter Miami’s Messi finished ahead of City striker Erling Haaland and Paris St-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe. The Fifa Best Awards generally cover a calendar year and […]
FIFA releases the final ranking for 2023
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has released the final ranking for 2023, and the Super Eagles are well ahead of their West African rivals going into next year’s Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria’s Super Eagles have ended 2023 in 42nd position in the latest FIFA ranking released yesterday.It also means Jose Peseiro’s men […]
The FIFA Club World Cup to undergo a significant transformation in 2025
In 2025, the FIFA Club World Cup will undergo a significant transformation, expanding to include 32 teams from across the globe. 19 teams have already secured their places, including Al Ahly (Egypt), Wydad AC (Morocco), Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan), Chelsea (England), Real Madrid (Spain), Manchester City (England), Bayern München (Germany), Paris […]
Nigeria’s Super Eagles dropped two places from 40th to 42nd in the latest FIFA world ranking
The latest ranking was published on FIFA’s website on Thursday, 30 November, 2023. The drop in places may not come as a surprise following the Super Eagles’ disappointing showing in their two opening fixtures in Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The Fifa Club World Cup breaks new ground next month when it takes place for the first time in Saudi Arabia
In another first, European champions Manchester City debut at the tournament, and willfeature alongside the likes of hosts Al Ittihad, Egypt’s Al Ahly and South Americanchampions Fluminense. The Brazilian side were confirmed on Saturday as the final teamto seal their spot in Jeddah.The Fifa Club World Cup is a seven-team tournament bringing together the championsof […]
Biggest FIFA Women’s World Cup In History Begins
The biggest FIFA Women’s World Cup will finally get under way todayThursday.Australia and New Zealand are co-hosting the ninth edition, which for the firsttime will feature 32 nations including defending world champions the UnitedStates.It is the first Women’s World Cup with two co-hosts.New Zealand launch the tournament against Norway before Australia play theRepublic of Ireland […]