FIFA scraps private investment plan after backlash
FIFA had tried to fend off the critics, saying in a statement early Friday that it would continue consultations with member associations and insisting that "nobody is selling football".
‘Nobody is selling football’ — FIFA reacts to UEFA World Cup boycott threat
“We will proceed with this consultation process to ensure that each member association has the ability to express its vote based on facts.”
Falode backs Super Falcons to bounce back after Malawi defeat
Executive Committee Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Aisha Falode, has expressed confidence in the Super Falcons’ ability to recover from their disappointing defeat to Malawi, urging Nigerians to continue supporting the team as it pursues qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup and an 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. In […]
Ex-Milan legend Baresi dies at 66
“Milan is in tears following the passing of Franco Baresi. His example and integrity will be forever etched into the Club’s DNA, just as his iconic number 6 shirt is,” AC Milan, of which Baresi became honorary vice-president in 2020, wrote on X.
Chelsea’s Palmer says World Cup snub has motivated him
Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer said on Friday he has a point to prove this season after missing out on England’s World Cup squad, while hailing new manager Xabi Alonso as a “breath of fresh air”. Palmer was a high-profile omission from Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup line-up, despite playing a major role in England’s run to […]
Can the Super Falcons bounce back to claim an 11th WAFCON title?
A shocking WAFCON Cup story unfolded in Rabat, Morocco on Tuesday when against all odds, tournament debutants Malawi stunned record champions Nigeria 3-2 in their Group C opener. This result sent tongues wagging regarding the possibility of Nigeria’s quest to win their 11th WAFCON title and qualify for the FIFA Women World Cup in Brazil.
