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FIFA President Gianni Infantino
sport

FIFA president Gianni Infantino re-elected after running unopposed

FIFA World Cup
Soccer

FIFA puts controversial World Cup plan in the bin

Lionel Scaloni
Soccer

World Cup winner Scaloni leads FIFA ‘Best’ coach award shortlist

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Soccer

FIFA president Gianni Infantino re-elected after running unopposed

FIFA World Cup
Soccer

FIFA puts controversial World Cup plan in the bin

Lionel Scaloni
Soccer

World Cup winner Scaloni leads FIFA ‘Best’ coach award shortlist

Fifa boss Gianni Infantino
Soccer

FIFA aims at sexual offences in updated ethics code

By Agence France-Presse01-02-2023 16:13

FIFA has toughened its disciplinary proceedings for cases of sexual assault or harassment in a revised Code of Ethics that was announced.

Kaizer Chiefs
Premier Soccer League

Breaking: Zimbabwean club confirm Chiefs payment

By Siseko Gwegwe24-01-2023 12:48

What was all that? The club that reportedly accused Kaizer Chiefs of transfer dishonesty has confirmed Amakosi’s innocence.

Kaizer Chiefs
Premier Soccer League

Kaizer Chiefs respond to transfer ban fiasco!

By James Freemantle24-01-2023 07:53

Kaizer Chiefs have responded to yesterday’s breaking story involving a transfer ban laid down by FIFA.

Kaizer Chiefs
Premier Soccer League

Breaking: Chiefs face FIFA transfer ban

By Siseko Gwegwe23-01-2023 12:12

Oh boy. New reports say Kaizer Chiefs could be subjected to a FIFA transfer ban. The story involves Teenage Hadebe.

South America football officials took millions in bribes
Soccer

South America football officials took millions in bribes, court told

By Agence France-Presse19-01-2023 09:18

Officials from South American football’s governing body CONMEBOL were paid more than $32 million in bribes as part of the corruption scandal that rocked FIFA.

Cristiano Ronaldo FIFA
Gaming

ICYMI: Cristiano Ronaldo gets lowest FIFA rating in 16 years

By James Freemantle09-01-2023 08:28

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit his lowest FIFA rating since 2007. It caps what hasn’t been the finest couple of months in his career.

Morocco at World Cup 2022
Soccer

African heroes Morocco to wait for September for competitive match

By Agence France-Presse04-01-2023 14:49

World Cup history makers Morocco must wait until September for their next competitive match — a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in South Africa.

Pele funeral
Lifestyle

Brazil bids farewell to ‘king’ Pele

By Agence France-Presse03-01-2023 16:44

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva led the tributes Tuesday as Brazil said its final farewell to football legend Pele, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time.

Pele: Greatest Of All Time
Soccer

FIFA to ask all countries to name a stadium for Pele

By Agence France-Presse02-01-2023 18:15

FIFA will ask all the world’s countries to name a stadium for Brazilian football legend Pele, the head of the sport’s governing body, Gianni Infantino, said Monday at the late icon’s wake.

Pele
Soccer

South Africa asked to rename a stadium after Pele: But WHICH one?

By Garrin Lambley02-01-2023 18:00

FIFA will ask ALL the world’s countries to name a stadium after Brazil football legend Pele, the sport’s head Gianni Infantino said.

Putin with Pele at 2018 World Cup draw
Lifestyle

‘Oustanding son’: Putin hails Pele

By Agence France-Presse30-12-2022 17:11

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday expressed his “deep condolences” on the death of football legend Pele, calling him “an outstanding son” of Brazil.

FIFA tribute to Pele
Soccer

Flags at half-mast at FIFA in tribute for Pele

By Agence France-Presse30-12-2022 16:53

The flags of all nations were lowered to half-mast at the headquarters of world football’s governing body FIFA in honour of the game’s “eternal king” Pele.

Senegal
Soccer World Cup 2022

Senegal heads on a MUST-WIN World Cup clash with Ecuador

By Agence France-Presse28-11-2022 17:42

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse on Monday urged his players “not to overthink” their World Cup showdown with Ecuador.

Enner Valencia: World Cup
Soccer World Cup 2022

FIFA experts explain the dominant World Cup 0-0 draws

By Agence France-Presse27-11-2022 07:40

The high number of goalless draws at the World Cup has been due to teams’ fear of suffering an early setback.

Gay football players
LGBTQIA+

Here are eight out and PROUD male gay footballers

By Mambaonline.com25-11-2022 12:17

Being an out gay man and a soccer player is still something that’s greeted with homophobia. See eight out and proud male gay footballers.

FIFA World Cup 2022
LGBTQIA+

FIFA drops the ‘One Love’ LGBTIQ armband

By Mambaonline.com25-11-2022 11:55

FIFA has put a stop to teams showing their support for LGBTIQ rights by wearing the ‘One Love’ armband at the World Cup in Qatar.

World Cup 2022
Soccer World Cup 2022

Could South Africa ever win the World Cup? Here’re the answers

By The Conversation24-11-2022 09:40

“So, sadly, I don’t think an African team will win this year’s World Cup. But I do think (it) could win in future”

FIFA World Cup 2022
Soccer World Cup 2022

Senegal and Cameroon carrying Africa’s hopes at World Cup 2022

By The Conversation24-11-2022 09:00

No African team has ever qualified for the World Cup semi-finals. Senegal, Cameroon and Ghana have reached the quarter-final stage before.

Monnapule Saleng challenging for the ball in the Bafana Bafana match against Angola
Bafana Bafana

Bafana Bafana v Angola: FIFA and CAF rankings

By Sinethemba Sithole19-11-2022 12:01

Bafana Bafana will take on Angola in an international friendly at the Mbombela Stadium on Sunday, 20 November.

Daniele Orsato World Cup
Soccer World Cup 2022

World Cup 2022: Italian referee to take charge of opening match

By Garrin Lambley19-11-2022 11:13

Italian Daniele Orsato will referee Sunday’s opening World Cup match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador in Group A, FIFA said.

Watch Some Bafana players are NOT good enough video
Bafana Bafana

Bafana Bafana v Mozambique: FIFA and CAF rankings

By Sinethemba Sithole17-11-2022 15:54

Bafana Bafana will take on Mozambique in an international friendly on Thursday. A look at their respective FIFA and CAF rankings.

Sundowns
Premier Soccer League

Sundowns announce big-money FIFA tournament

By Siseko Gwegwe16-11-2022 19:51

Mamelodi Sundowns just can’t stop being trendsetters. The DStv Premiership side have announced the launch of a FIFA Esports tournament.

FIFA World Cup
Soccer World Cup 2022

World Cup organisers defend Indian fans accused of being ‘fake’

By Agence France-Presse16-11-2022 17:56

World Cup organisers has come to the defence of Indian fans in Qatar labelled “fake” for wearing shirts of football’s powerhouse nations.

Africa
Soccer

Africa is getting the shaft, Fifa needs to shuffle their pack

By James Richardson07-11-2022 20:16

While there are a number of factors that have hampered development across the continent, FIFA have played their part in keeping Africa down.

Chiefs
Premier Soccer League

Yusuf Maart goal draws BIG statement from FIFA on Twitter

By James Freemantle01-11-2022 17:46

Yusuf Maart scored a sublime goal from inside his own half to give Kaizer Chiefs the Soweto Derby bragging rights. Now FIFA has had their say.

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