All posts tagged "FIFA"
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63SportTinubu supports Pinnick’s FIFA Council re-election bid
President Bola Tinubu has pledged his support for Nigeria’s bid for re-election into the FIFA Council. The FIFA Council is the major...
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Paris 2024: FIFA snubs Nigerian referees for Olympics
FIFA has excluded Nigerian referees from the football events of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. The world football governing body has...
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Super Eagles drop two spots in latest FIFA ranking
The latest FIFA men’s ranking, which was released on Thursday morning, has seen Nigeria drop two positions. The Super Eagles have slipped...
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Messi beats Haaland, Mbappe to FIFA The Best award
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi on Monday night, won this year’s FIFA The Best men’s award. Messi beat Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and...
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Brazil could be banned from playing in 2026 World Cup
Brazil is facing the possibility of being banned from playing at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, America, and Mexico. This follows...
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Super League: EU’s top court rules against FIFA, UEFA
Judges have ruled that UEFA rules blocking the formation of such a competition were contrary to EU law, boosting the prospect of...
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Messi, Haaland, Mbappe shortlisted for 2023 FIFA Best Player
FIFA has announced the final shortlist for the Best Men’s Player Award. They are Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. The...
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UCL: Scrap VAR, it’s destroying football – Piers Morgan
British broadcaster, Piers Morgan has called for the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to be scrapped. This follows some of the controversies surrounding...
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LaLiga: FIFA to pay Barcelona €20,548 every day
FIFA will have to pay Barcelona €20,548 compensation for each day that Gavi will be out injured, according to Mundo Deportivo. The...
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EPL: Talks begin over introduction of semi-automated offsides
Semi-automated offside could be introduced in the Premier League, amid plans to improve the use of VAR and technology. It has already...
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3 times Nigerian artistes have shone at the biggest football events after Rema performs at Ballon d’Or
On Monday night, Nigerian music superstar, Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, performed at this year’s Ballon d’Or award. The event took...
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FIFA reveals why Saudi Arabia will host 2023 World Cup
FIFA president, Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 edition of the World Cup. Speaking on Tuesday, Infantino...
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Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup
Saudi Arabia are all set to host the 2034 edition of the World Cup, after Australia opted not to bid for the...
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Ballon d’Or: 4 records Messi broke after winning 2023 award
Inter Miami forward, Lionel Messi set at least four new records after winning the 2023 Ballon d’Or on Monday night. Messi saw...
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EPL: Newcastle midfielder, Sandro Tonali banned from football for 10 months
The head of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on Thursday, said that Newcastle United midfielder, Sandro Tonali will be banned from football...
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Saudi vs Nigeria: Possible starting lineups, most dangerous players revealed
Possible starting lineups and the most dangerous players in Saudi Arabia's friendly game against Nigeria revealed
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2023 World Cup to be hosted by six countries | Full details
A total of six countries will host the 2030 edition of the World Cup. The tournament will be held across three continents...
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Mikel Obi, Akide decide winners of FIFA Best Award
Two former Nigerian footballers, John Mikel Obi and Mercy Akide, have been selected on the panel of experts for the 2023 FIFA...
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FIFA names nominees for ‘The Best Men’s Coach award [Full list]
Names of coaches for this year's FIFA The Best Award has been revealed
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FIFA releases nominees for ‘The Best Women’s award [Full list]
FIFA has released its nominees for this year’s ‘The Best’ Women’s award. This is the eighth edition of the award. The award...
