Infantino under fresh pressure as Greek FA, Bierhoff back UEFA
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has come under fresh pressure after Greek Football Association president Makis Gagatsis and former Germany national team director Oliver Bierhoff backed UEFA’s push for change in FIFA leadership.
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‘There’ll be no negotiation’ — Atletico Madrid rule out Alvarez move to Barcelona
Atlético Madrid have ruled out any possibility of Julián Alvarez joining Barcelona, with the club’s board unanimously backing the decision
2026/27 Champions League draw – pots, date, time, how to watch
The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League draw will take place on Thursday, August 27 in Monaco, with 36 clubs set to discover their opponents
Yaya Touré makes history as first African manager in UCL league phase
Manchester City and Ivory Coast legend Yaya Touré has made history by becoming the first African coach to lead a club into the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.
NFF Congress summons emergency meeting over federation affairs
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Congress has summoned an emergency meeting of its members to deliberate on recent developments within the football governing body. The meeting, scheduled for September 26, 2026, at 12 noon in Abuja, is expected to bring together State Football Association chairmen, club representatives, members of the Referees Association, Coaches Association, Players […]
NFF President Gusau, other board members resign
DSS joined other security operatives in investigating the NFF over utilisation of N17bn Federal Government intervention fund released to the Federation for players’ wages and bonuses
