FIFA agrees in principle to federation payments from 2026 World Cup windfall
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has expressed support in principle for a proposal to distribute additional funds to the organisation’s 211...
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Moussa Niakhaté says Senegal must learn from World Cup failure
Moussa Niakhaté says Senegal must learn from their disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign as they begin their bid to qualify...
Yoane Wissa pays tribute to Congo after historic World Cup run
Yoane Wissa has paid tribute to the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo after the national team’s historic run...
Real Madrid star Yan Diomande set to feature in Crash Games after Sporty Ambassadorial role
Real Madrid forward Yan Diomande is set to compete in SportyBet’s first-ever Crash Games World Championship (CGWC), joining a remarkable...
FIFA denies Morocco promise to host 2030 World Cup final at Hassan II Stadium
FIFA has denied making any agreement or promise to Morocco over the hosting of the 2030 World Cup final, casting...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino hails Egypt’s historic 2026 World Cup campaign
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Egypt’s historic performance at the 2026 World Cup, describing the Pharaohs’ campaign in North...
Leandro Paredes hits back at FIFA over 10-match World Cup ban
Argentina midfielder says punishment is excessive after incidents during World Cup final against Spain Leandro Paredes has described his 10-match...
Mazraoui returns from World Cup break ready to start new Manchester United season
Morocco international Noussair Mazraoui says he is physically ready for the new Manchester United season despite only recently returning from...
Egypt coach receives two-match ban and $47,000 fine over Argentina protest
Egypt goalkeeping coach Saafan Al-Saghir has been suspended for two matches and fined $47,000 by FIFA following his conduct during...
Bayern Munich’s Uli Hoeness praises Ismael Saibari after standout Morocco performances
Ismael Saibari’s performances for Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have already earned him admiration at Bayern Munich, with...
Emerse Faé leaves role as Cote d’Ivoire head coach after contract expires
The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) has officially confirmed that Emerse Faé is no longer the head coach of the Côte...
Senegal plunged into fresh crisis as government refuses to cover Thiaw compensation
Senegalese football has been thrown into further uncertainty after the country’s government reportedly refused to pay the compensation owed to...
Morocco in line for funding boost under FIFA’s proposed $10bn investment plan
Morocco is among the football nations that could benefit from FIFA’s proposed global investment plan worth more than $10 billion,...
Tunisia appoint Moïne Chaâbani as head coach on a four-year deal
Tunisia have appointed Moïne Chaâbani as their new head coach on a four-year contract following the Carthage Eagles’ disappointing exit...
Morocco and Lamine Yamal among main victims of online racism during 2026 World Cup
Morocco’s national team and its supporters were among the main targets of racist and xenophobic abuse on social media during...
FIFA proposes historic USD 10 BILLION football development funding expansion subject to approval
FIFA has unveiled plans for the biggest football development investment programme in the history of the sport, proposing to increase...
Morocco’s Rahimi finishes ahead of Salah in World Cup player rankings
Morocco forward Soufiane Rahimi ended the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the tournament’s most effective attacking players, finishing...
Ivory Coast star Diomande returns to Leipzig amid renewed Real Madrid interest
RB Leipzig have welcomed Ivory Coast winger Yann Diomande back to pre-season training despite growing speculation linking the 19-year-old with...
Infantino hits back at World Cup 2026 critics as FIFA chief defends ‘historic’ tournament
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has delivered a robust defence of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the expanded tournament united...
Younes Ebnoutalib leaves door open to Morocco or Germany after World Cup disappointment
Eintracht Frankfurt forward Younes Ebnoutalib has revealed he is willing to represent either Morocco or Germany after missing out on...