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FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani has downplayed widespread security and political concerns surrounding the 2026 World Cup, insisting that such issues have always accompanied the tournament. Speaking in Atlanta, Montagliani said, “Every World Cup has had geopolitical issues… once the first ball is kicked, people focus on the game.” The tournament, […]

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has expressed confidence that Neymar will be ready to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite being left out of Brazil’s recent squad for friendlies against France and Croatia. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti cited fitness concerns for excluding Neymar, who admitted he was disappointed […]

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 […]