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FIFA is set to consider replacements for Iran at the 2026 World Cup after the country announced its withdrawal following a series of devastating US-Israeli airstrikes. The attacks reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and caused significant damage to parts of the capital, Tehran. Iran had finished top […]

In an electrifying round of Premier League fixtures on March 4, 2026, Newcastle United stunned Manchester United 2-1 at St James’ Park, ending Michael Carrick’s seven-game unbeaten run as interim manager. William Osula came off the bench to score a dramatic late winner for Newcastle, who played the second half […]

The Burkina Faso Football Federation has appointed Amir Abdou as the new head coach of the national team, following the Stallions’ early exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The 53-year-old Franco-Comorian tactician replaces Brama Traore, whose tenure ended after the disappointing continental campaign. The federation said […]

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has congratulated Gianni Infantino on a decade of leadership at the helm of FIFA, highlighting his contributions to the global development of football. In a statement released Thursday on the CAF website, CAF President Patrice Motsepe praised Infantino for his “excellent leadership” over the […]

Mexico City, 25 February 2026 – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed confidence in Mexico’s readiness to host World Cup matches despite recent violence linked to the killing of cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera. Speaking in Barranquilla, Colombia, Infantino said he was “very reassured” and described preparations as “spectacular.” […]

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has handed heavy sanctions to Kwara United FC following crowd disturbances during their Matchday 22 fixture against Rivers United FC in Ilorin. The Ilorin-based club was fined a total of ₦9 million, had three points and three goals deducted from their season tally, and […]

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin stated on Thursday that European football’s governing body is not currently considering readmitting Russia into international competitions, following recent comments by FIFA chief Gianni Infantino suggesting he supports easing the ban. Ceferin said UEFA’s position is clear and has not changed, but the organization continues to […]

Thomas Tuchel has signed a contract extension that will keep him as head coach of the England national team until the end of Euro 2028, the Football Association (FA) announced on Thursday. The 52-year-old German tactician, who succeeded Gareth Southgate in October 2024, had initially agreed to a deal running […]

Porto and Spain forward Samu Aghehowa has suffered a serious knee injury that is expected to sideline him for several months, dealing a major blow to his hopes of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 21-year-old striker, who is of Nigerian descent, tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) […]

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will officially begin preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Tuesday, February 24, Completesports.com reports. The team has been drawn in Group C alongside Malawi, Zambia, and Egypt. Nigeria will be aiming to extend their record by winning an 11th WAFCON title when […]