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FIFA President Gianni Infantino reached out with heartfelt condolences to the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) after the passing of Djamel Menad, the legendary former top scorer for Algeria’s national team. Menad died last Saturday at 64, leaving behind a towering legacy in the sport. In his message, Infantino celebrated Menad’s remarkable career, spotlighting his standout […]
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has extended his congratulations to Hany Abo Rida on securing another term as a member of the FIFA Council. The Egyptian football chief, now serving his fifth consecutive term, remains the council’s longest-standing member. In a message to Abo Rida, Infantino acknowledged his dedication and influence within global football governance. “I […]
FIFA President Gianni Infantino beleives African players are ready for the upcoming 2025 Club World Cup. Africa will be represented by four clubs, including Wydad Casablanca (Morocco), Al Ahly (Egypt), Esperance (Tunisia), and Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) at the first ever expanded tournament. 147 African players will feature across 16 clubs from five continents, representing […]
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Africa will have a stronger presence at the 2026 World Cup. With qualifiers resuming later this month, African nations are preparing for the expanded tournament, which will take place in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Speaking at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, Infantino emphasized FIFA’s […]
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended Saudi Arabia’s successful bid to host the 2034 World Cup, emphasizing that the decision was made with global unity in mind. Saudi Arabia was officially awarded hosting rights during the FIFA Congress last December. However, the Norwegian Football Association criticized the decision, questioning the process. Addressing the concerns while […]
