FIFA President Gianni Infantino could be set to leave office in the coming days, according to a report by The Times of the UK. The report links the uncertainty surrounding Infantino’s future to the collapse of his proposed plan to sell a stake in the FIFA World Cup to private investors. The initiative, known as…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned his controversial proposal to sell stakes in the governing body’s competitions to private investors after facing overwhelming opposition from football’s major confederations. Infantino admitted the proposal had “created divisions” that were “no longer in the interest” of its original objective. “As a result, this proposal will not proceed.” The…
FIFA has defended its controversial proposal to allow private investors to acquire minority stakes in its commercial operations, insisting that “nobody is selling football.” In a statement released on Friday, the world football governing body said the consultation process had been “disrupted by incorrect media reports” and reaffirmed its commitment to transparency. “We respect the…
Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has added another milestone to his career after his FIFA World Cup collaboration with Colombian superstar Shakira, Dai Dai, became the highest-charting World Cup song in history. The track climbed 25 places on this week’s Billboard Hot 100, reaching a new peak at No. 17. The achievement sees Dai…
Millions of football fans in China and India may be unable to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup as negotiations over broadcast rights remain unresolved just weeks before the tournament begins. The delay is considered unusual for an event of such global significance, as television rights agreements for the World Cup are typically finalised several…
FIFA has raised concerns over steep transportation costs for fans attending matches at the 2026 World Cup, warning that the pricing could negatively affect both turnout and the overall tournament experience. The issue centres on train fares for journeys between New York and MetLife Stadium, where tickets have reportedly climbed to $150 (£111) for a…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called for a significant shift in international football policy, advocating for the return of Russian youth teams to global competition. Speaking in London during the Women’s Champions Cup weekend, the FIFA chief argued that the current blanket ban, which has been in place for nearly four years, has failed to…
FIFA has announced the introduction of a new £45 ($60) ticket category for the 2026 World Cup, following widespread criticism of the tournament’s original pricing structure. World football’s governing body said the lower-priced tickets will be made available for all 104 matches of the competition, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United…
Football supporters’ groups across Europe have accused FIFA of abandoning ordinary fans after the governing body set the lowest-priced ticket for next year’s World Cup final at $4,185 (£3,119). The organisation Football Supporters Europe said it was “astonished” by what it called an “extortionate” pricing model and urged FIFA to halt ticket sales immediately. The…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed openness to the idea of Drake headlining the first-ever World Cup Final Halftime Show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FIFA recently announced that it is collaborating with Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martin, to curate a Super Bowl-style halftime performance at the final match of the tournament. During an…
From its record-breaking sales to the surprising decision by EA to bench the FIFA name, we’re diving into the drama where strategy meets sport. Witness the evolution from 2D sprites to billion-dollar licensing deals, and the strategic gameplay not just on the pitch but in boardrooms. With a nod to the rivalry that had gamers…
Football’s global governing body, FIFA, in collaboration with the international players’ union, FIFPRO, has revealed the nominees for the prestigious 2023 Men’s Best XI Players. The list, released on FIFPRO’s official X account on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, encompasses 23 outstanding players, with the surprising inclusion of legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The nominations…
In the most recent FIFA rankings, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have managed to retain their 40th position in the world. The rankings, released by the international football governing body, FIFA, also maintain Nigeria’s position as the sixth-best team on the African continent. The top five African teams continue to be Morocco (ranked 13th globally),…
In a decisive move, FIFA, the international governing body of football, has taken action regarding the conduct of Luis Rubiales, the President of the Spanish Football Association (RFEF), due to his controversial kissing incident involving footballer Jenni Hermoso. FIFA issued an official statement on its website to announce the suspension of Luis Rubiales with immediate…
The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025, the first time the FIFA tournament will have 32 teams. Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea already earned places as recent Champions League winners for the expanded tournament lineup that is set to test stadiums and operations one year before the 2026 World Cup….
The world football governing body, FIFA has built a mini-stadium in Birnin Kebbi, capital of Kebbi State. FIFA disclosed this in a statement recently released on its website. The $1.189 million-project was undertaken by the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, and supported by the FIFA Forward programme. The NFF representative in Kebbi State, Abubakar Ladan said…
FIFA on Wednesday stripped Indonesia of the right to stage this year’s Under-20 men’s World Cup, over what an Indonesian official said was a failure to honour its commitments to the tournament. As reported on ESPN, the decision to stop Indonesia staging the May 20-June 11 tournament was taken after the country’s football federation (PSSI)…
FIFA’s compensation paid to clubs that release players for the men’s World Cup has been increased by nearly 70% to $355 million for the 2026 and 2030 tournaments, the global football governing body and the European Club Association (ECA) said on Monday. As reported on ESPN, the Club Benefits Programme affords clubs a share of…
Argentina and Paris St-Germain forward Lionel Messi has been named Player of the Year at the 2022 Best FIFA Awards. As reported on Tribal Football, the 35-year-old beat French forwards Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema to the prize. Messi helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, scoring 27 goals in 49 games for…
Gianni Infantino attended Pele’s funeral on Monday at the Vila Belmiro stadium in Brazil and the FIFA president suggested that each of the 211 member federations name at least one stadium or venue in their respective countries after the Brazilian legend. As reported by Marca, following the funeral, Infantino revealed that world football governing body’s…
Considered unlucky by many not to have won the Golden Glove award at the recent 2022 FIFA World Cup after his heroics for Croatia, Dominik Livaković has now been included by FIFA in their list of nominees for The Best Men’s Goalkeeper Award. As reported by Croatia Week, the Best FIFA Football Awards will take…
Fifa is to reconsider the format of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, says president Gianni Infantino. As reported by ThisDay, the teams will increase from 32 to 48 for the competition and were set to be divided into 16 groups of three, with the top two progressing to the…
The men’s Danish soccer team has been forbidden from wearing training shirts showing human rights messaging at this month’s World Cup in Qatar. As reported by CNN, the Danish Football Federation’s (DBU) CEO, Jakob Jensen, revealed the ban in an interview with Danish publication DR Sporten, released on Thursday. The DBU planned for the jerseys…
As the countdown to the World Cup in Qatar continues, organisers have sold 1.8 million tickets for this year’s edition of the event. This was revealed in a statement issued by the world soccer governing body FIFA ahead of the next round of ticket sales expected to open on July 5. There is a special…
