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After FIFA ban what next for Samson Siasia?

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Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia today saw through a FIFA ban for unethical conduct. In 2019, Siasia was initially banned for life and fined $50,000 for “agreeing tonthe manipulation of matches for betting purposes”, but upon…

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Match-Fixing: Ex-Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia completes five-year FIFA ban

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Initially a lifetime penalty, the ban was reduced to five years by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in 2019.

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“We Were Dying”: Aaron Judge Reveals the Hilarious Moment When Gleyber Torres’ Spanish FIFA Commentary Left the Squad in Splits

Have they ever wondered what the Yankees do while traveling? Well, Captain Aaron Judge has let the cat out of the bag: they’re big into video games! On the Casa de Klub podcast, Judge revealed that the team loves playing FIFA. Here’s the…

FIFA: USWNT back at No. 1 after Olympic gold

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The United States women's national team has reclaimed the crown at the top of FIFA's women's world rankings following victory at the Paris Olympics.

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Super Falcons hold steady in latest FIFA rankings despite winless Paris Olympics outing

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Despite a disappointing campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where they failed to secure a win against Brazil, Spain, and Japan, Nigeria’s Super Falcons have maintained their position in the latest FIFA rankings. According to the…

FIFA Ranking: Super Falcons still Africa’s top ranked team

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Despite crashing out in the group stage at the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigeria remains the top-ranked nation in Africa in women's football after today's update on the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking. The Super Falcons…

USWNT reclaims No. 1 spot in FIFA Rankings after Olympic triumph

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The U.S. women’s national team’s gold medal in Paris have boosted them back to the No. 1 spot in the world. Emma Hayes’ squad rose back to No. 1 in August’s FIFA Rankings, the federation announced Friday. The USWNT had previously dropped…

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Canada women climb to No. 6 in new FIFA rankings in wake of scandal-ridden Olympics

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The Canadian women, despite an Olympic spying scandal that cost the team its coach and a six-point penalty, have climbed two spots to No. 6 in the latest FIFA world rankings.

FIFA ranking: Nigeria retains global position, remains 1st in Africa

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Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, the Super Falcons, have held on to their 36th position in the latest FIFA global rankings, according to the list released on Friday, August 16, 2024. The Super Falcons also remain the top-ranked…

S’Falcons Retain 36th Position In Latest FIFA Ranking

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles has retained the 36th position in the latest FIFA women’s world ranking released on Friday. New Telegraph reports that the Super Falcons also maintained the first position in Africa. Randy Waldrum’s side endured a…

FIFA adds Bank of America as World Cup sponsor

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FIFA has signed a sponsorship deal with Bank of America ahead of the '26 men's World Cup, the sport's governing body's first global banking sponsor.

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Canada women climb to No. 6 in new FIFA rankings in wake of scandal-ridden Olympics

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The Canadian women, despite an Olympic spying scandal that cost the team its coach and a six-point penalty, have climbed two spots to No. 6 in the latest FIFA world rankings.

Super Falcons retain 36th spot in FIFA rankings, as D’Tigers drop four places in FIBA

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The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, have retained their 36th position in the latest global ranking by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA). Meanwhile, Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team,…

USWNT returns to No. 1 in women's FIFA rankings after Olympic gold medal run

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The U.S. is back on top of the world, recapturing the top slot in the rankings after falling as far as fifth earlier this year.

Latest FIFA Ranking: Super Falcons Retain 36th Spot Globally, Remain 1st in Africa

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Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, the Super Falcons, have retained their 36th position in the latest global ranking by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, despite a disappointing performance at the Paris Olympic…

Super Falcons retain 36th position in latest FIFA ranking

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles retained the 36th position in the latest FIFA women’s world ranking released on Friday. The Super Falcons also maintained the first position in Africa. Randy Waldrum’s side endured a disappointing showing at the 2024…

FIFA ranking: Super Falcons retain 36th spot globally, remain 1st in Africa

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Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, the Super Falcons, have retained their 36th position in the latest global ranking by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association. The Falcons also maintained their position as the top…

USWNT No. 1 in New FIFA Women's World Rankings After Gold Medal Win at 2024 Olympics

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The United States women's national soccer team is back atop the FIFA world rankings after winning gold at the 2024 Olympics. FIFA dropped the updated rankings…

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People are just realising Kylian Mbappe’s real name as Real Madrid star’s old FIFA card goes viral on social media

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KYLIAN MBAPPE’s real name has left football fans around the world absolutely dumbfounded.