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Infantino Turns to Africa as FIFA Election Battle Begins to Take Shape

Gianni Infantino is turning his attention to Africa ahead of the 2027 FIFA presidential election, with the continent's 54 votes potentially playing a major role.

By David Ale · 8 Oct 2026

International Football

Infantino Opens Latvia FA Headquarters as Latvia Backs FIFA President

Gianni Infantino helped open the Latvian Football Federation’s new headquarters as Latvia backed FIFA’s football development work and revealed plans for a U-20 World Cup bid with Ukraine.

By David Ale · 1 Oct 2026

European Football

Čeferin Takes Aim at Infantino With ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ Speech

Aleksander Čeferin delivers a striking EFC speech, invoking The Emperor’s New Clothes while warning that “no politics or amount of power” gives anyone the right to sell football.

By David Ale · 29 Sept 2026

European Football

Nasser Al-Khelaifi: Football Is “Bigger and More Important Than Any One of Us”

Nasser Al-Khelaifi has criticised the current state of world football, calling for greater transparency and cooperation while insisting that football is bigger than any individual.

By David Ale · 29 Sept 2026

European Football

Nasser Al-Khelaifi Announces Plans for ‘World Football Clubs’ as EFC Expands Globally

Nasser Al-Khelaifi has announced plans for World Football Clubs as the EFC seeks to build a global network connecting clubs beyond Europe.

By David Ale · 29 Sept 2026

International Football

FIFA Accuses UEFA of ‘Harassment’ and Election Interference Over Infantino

FIFA has accused UEFA of using legal action over its failed World Cup investment plan to harass Gianni Infantino and influence the 2027 presidential election.

By David Ale · 29 Sept 2026

Football Gists

Premier League and Top Leagues Demand FIFA Reform

Premier League, Bundesliga, LaLiga and Serie A have jointly called for greater transparency, accountability and stakeholder involvement at FIFA.

By Michael Umeweni · 25 Sept 2026

International Football

Infantino Opens Door to External Review of FIFA Governance and Operations

Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of FIFA’s operations, opening the door to major governance reforms across world football.

By David Ale · 23 Sept 2026

International Football

New Caledonia Make History With First-Ever FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Goal

New Caledonia may have lost heavily to Nigeria, but Joceline Kourevi created history by scoring the nation’s first-ever FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup goal

By David Ale · 14 Sept 2026

Football Gists

FIFA to Change Contract Rules From 2027

FIFA will rewrite Article 17 from January 1, 2027, changing how compensation is determined when football contracts are terminated without just cause.

By Michael Umeweni · 13 Sept 2026

Analysis

70th Edition of the Ballon d’Or Awards: What the Journey Has Been

From a 1956 French magazine experiment to football's ultimate global obsession, the Ballon d’Or reaches its historic 70th anniversary. Here is the story of how an award that excluded Pelé and Maradona survived FIFA mergers, rule overhauls, and seven decades of glorious chaos to become the crown every footballer dreams of.

By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 8 Sept 2026

Sports Corner

FIFA Condemns UEFA’s ‘Smear Campaign’ in Dramatic Escalation of World Cup War

The two governing bodies have taken their conflict to the court room.

By Collins Godfrey · 5 Sept 2026

Leagues Cup

Omar Artan Gets UEFA Super Cup After World Cup Snub

Somali referee Omar Artan will referee PSG vs Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup after being denied entry to the US for the 2026 World Cup.

By Michael Umeweni · 10 Aug 2026

Football Gists

Nader Mohammadi’s Flip Throw-In Assist Goes Viral

Nader Mohammadi went viral after using a spectacular front flip to launch a throw-in that led to a goal for Spartak Kostroma against SKA-Khabarovsk

By Michael Umeweni · 10 Aug 2026

International Football

FIFA Defends Infantino Amid Growing Leadership Scrutiny

FIFA has publicly defended Gianni Infantino, rejecting attempts to undermine his presidency as scrutiny over the governing body’s leadership and governance continues to grow.

By David Ale · 8 Aug 2026

Football Gists

Deportivo Municipal’s Crazy 1000-Sponsor Shirt Is Actually a Rescue Plan

Deportivo Municipal turned its financial crisis into an unusual sponsorship campaign, selling 1,000 spaces on one shirt to fund its Copa Perú campaign

By Michael Umeweni · 7 Aug 2026

Infantino Turns to Africa as FIFA Election Battle Begins to Take Shape

Infantino Opens Latvia FA Headquarters as Latvia Backs FIFA President

Čeferin Takes Aim at Infantino With ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ Speech

Nasser Al-Khelaifi: Football Is “Bigger and More Important Than Any One of Us”

Nasser Al-Khelaifi Announces Plans for ‘World Football Clubs’ as EFC Expands Globally

FIFA Accuses UEFA of ‘Harassment’ and Election Interference Over Infantino

Premier League and Top Leagues Demand FIFA Reform

Infantino Opens Door to External Review of FIFA Governance and Operations

New Caledonia Make History With First-Ever FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Goal

FIFA to Change Contract Rules From 2027

70th Edition of the Ballon d’Or Awards: What the Journey Has Been

FIFA Condemns UEFA’s ‘Smear Campaign’ in Dramatic Escalation of World Cup War

Omar Artan Gets UEFA Super Cup After World Cup Snub

Nader Mohammadi’s Flip Throw-In Assist Goes Viral

FIFA Defends Infantino Amid Growing Leadership Scrutiny

Deportivo Municipal’s Crazy 1000-Sponsor Shirt Is Actually a Rescue Plan

Argentina Backs Infantino Despite Growing FIFA Revolt

Benjamin Mendy has Auctioned and Sold His World Cup Trophy

FIFA to Cover Most of Manuel Ugarte Salary After ACL Injury

Luis Figo Calls for Gianni Infantino's Immediate Resignation as FIFA President

Thai Football Mourns After Lightning Strike Kills Rising Star Safwan Awae

FIFA Civil War Deepens as Arsene Wenger Turns on Infantino

Beyond European Nostalgia: Why FIFA $20B Commercial Move Is Good for Global Football

Netherlands Manager Search Continues After Slot Declines Offer

Barcelona Face FIFA RFEF Complaint Over Julián Álvarez Pursuit

FIFA Comes After Argentina After World Cup Final Chaos

UEFA Agrees New VAR Guidelines After 2026 World Cup Controversies

European Nations Threaten World Cup Boycott Over FIFA’s Private Investment Proposal

Two Relegated Teams Produced NPFL Best Goalscorers

Bendel Insurance Sign Jonathan Mairiga From Wikki Tourists

UEFA vs FIFA Clash As World Cup Boycott Threat Grows

Infantino Fires Back at World Cup Critics

UEFA Wants VAR to Stop Ruining Football

Argentina Go 90 Minutes Without A Shot In World Cup Final

FIFA deleted over 7 million abusive social media posts during World Cup

FIFA Faces Backlash Over World Cup Final Half-Time Plan

Rajoy Sparks France Team Identity Debate

South African Football Mourns As Jayden Adams Dies Aged 25

Riyad Mahrez Retires From Algeria After World Cup Exit

Klopp Set To Take On Germany After Nagelsmann Exit

Portugal Beat Croatia in Astonishing World Cup Drama

Cristiano Ronaldo Nears Emotional Portugal Farewell

Yamal Man of the Match Sparks World Cup Debate

Venezuela Mourns Football Losses After Earthquake

Atletico Explode at Barcelona Over Julian Alvarez Transfer Saga

FIFA New World Cup Rule Could Change Everything

What Is the ‘Vinicius Jr Law’ Used for the First Time at the 2026 World Cup?

FIFA Responds to Thomas Tuchel ‘Begging’ for World Cup Change The England manager felt his experience before the win over Croatia