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Sepp Blatter takes aim at Gianni Infantino’s FIFA apology, mocking his $25m promise and delivering a pointed message about football’s credibility.

Blatter ridicules Infantino’s apology and $25m promise to FIFA members

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has mocked Gianni Infantino’s latest apology to football officials, sarcastically suggesting that the current FIFA chief’s speech...

Donald Trump remains the only recipient of FIFA’s Peace Prize, but the award is now under review less than a year after its launch. A decision on its future is expected in December.

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FIFA’s Peace Prize controversy: Why Trump’s award could be scrapped

Donald Trump could remain the first and only recipient of FIFA’s Peace Prize if football’s governing body decides to scrap the controversial...

Gianni Infantino has apologised to the FIFA Council over his abandoned World Cup sell-off plan, but the FA and other European leaders are still demanding answers—and questioning his future.

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Infantino’s FIFA World Cup sell-off apology faces fresh European leader’s demand

Gianni Infantino has apologised to the FIFA Council over his controversial plan to sell a stake in future World Cup revenues, but...

The NFF says Uyo remains the Super Eagles’ home venue for now, despite reports of a possible move to Lagos ahead of Nigeria’s November 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

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NFF make decision on Super Eagles’ relocation to Lagos amid Teslim Balogun Stadium reports

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is weighing its options over where the Super Eagles should play their upcoming home matches as preparations...

Egypt's women have never won WAFCON, yet they wear seven stars above their badge. Here's why, what the stars represent, why fans are divided, and what the debate says about women's football in Africa.

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FIFA moves to close disciplinary loophole after Balogun’s World Cup suspension controversy

FIFA is proposing changes to its disciplinary code to prevent automatic one-match suspensions from being lifted in future competitions, following the controversy...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says 40 of Africa's 54 nations can now host home matches on their own soil, with the governing body targeting full compliance across the continent.

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FIFA plans $6.35bn development boost, with $25m for each member association

FIFA is proposing to increase its global football development budget to $6.35bn for the 2027–2030 cycle, more than doubling its existing allocation...

A proposed NFF Normalisation Committee is expected to conclude its assignment by May 31, 2027, pending approval by the FIFA Council, according to a report by Osasu Obayiuwana.

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NFF normalisation committee proposal sets May 31, 2027 deadline

The proposed Normalization Committee for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is expected to conclude its assignment by May 31, 2027, subject to...

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Breaking: CAF raises annual funding for member associations to $700,000

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased its annual financial support to each of its 54 member associations to up to...

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Samuel Chukwueze misses AC Milan training before Salzburg trip

Samuel Chukwueze was not in training ahead of AC Milan Europa League clash against RB Salzburg

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has urged African football associations to treat visiting teams with respect and hospitality, amid recent controversies over security and the treatment of away sides.

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CAF president draws line on mistreatment of visiting teams

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has urged member associations across the continent to treat visiting teams with the same...