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Sunday, Dec 15

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FIFA faces backlash over 'unacceptable' map of Ukraine that appeared to omit Crimea

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has long vowed to end Russia's occupation of Crimea, which Moscow annexed in 2014.

Super Falcons Stay on Top in FIFA Latest Rankings

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The Super Falcons of Nigeria have maintains their spot as Africa’s highest-ranked women’s football team, maintaining a global ranking of 36th in the final FIFA standings for 2024.

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Real Madrid discover FIFA Intercontinental Cup final opponents

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Real Madrid have discovered who they will play in the Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday.

Ucrania se queja ante la FIFA por un error en el sorteo de las eliminatorias para el Mundial de 2026

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En el mapa que reflejaba los emparejamientos que no se podían dar por conflictos bélicos entre países, se excluyó a Crimea del territorio ucraniano Leer

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FIFA Sparks Anger With Crimea Map During World Cup Draw

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The organization displayed a map during a qualifying draw that showed Ukraine without including Crimea as part of the country,

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FIFA World Cup winner tips Victor Osimhen to join English Premier League club in January

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Victor Osimhen remains on the radar of several top clubs in Europe and former Arsenal star Emmanuel Petit has backed the Nigerian to join the Gunners in January.

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William Troost-Ekong recalls playing against Lionel Messi at 2018 FIFA World Cup

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William Troost-Ekong has disclosed that he was close to cheering Lionel Messi when the Argentine legend scored a stunner against Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup.

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Pachuca shock Al Ahly to face Real Madrid in FIFA Intercontinental final

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Pachuca defeated Al Ahly on penalties to set up Intercontinental Cup final with Spanish giants Real Madrid in Qatar.

Saturday, Dec 14

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2024: Super Falcons retain 36th position in year-ending FIFA ranking

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons maintained the 36th position in the latest women’s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) on Friday. The nine-time African champions played three friendly …

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Ukraine demands Fifa apology over Crimea map

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The country criticises a map shown at a Fifa presentation that appeared to exclude Crimea.

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Ukrainian FA fumes at FIFA over 'unacceptable error' made during World Cup qualification draw and slams governing body's 'inconsistent stance'

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Ukraine's FA have sent a furious letter to FIFA over an 'unacceptable error' made by the governing body made during Friday's World Cup draw determining qualification groups.

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Fuming Ukrainian FA blast Fifa over ‘unacceptable error’ during World Cup 2026 qualifying draw

THE Ukrainian FA sent a furious letter to Fifa and Uefa complaining about an “unacceptable error” during the World Cup qualifying draw.

Fuming Ukrainian FA blast Fifa over ‘unacceptable error’ during World Cup 2026 qualifying draw

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THE Ukrainian FA sent a furious letter to Fifa and Uefa complaining about an “unacceptable error” during the World Cup qualifying draw.

Fuming Ukrainian FA blast Fifa over ‘unacceptable error’ during World Cup 2026 qualifying draw

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THE Ukrainian FA sent a furious letter to Fifa and Uefa complaining about an “unacceptable error” during the World Cup qualifying draw.

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Saudi Arabia's Plans To Host 2034 FIFA World Cup Will Be Harmful For The Climate, Experts Say

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FIFA World Cup 2034 will emit tons of planet-warming greenhouse gases as concrete and steel are manufactured and transported, diesel-powered excavators and trucks move material and new buildings are powered and cooled.

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Super Falcons Maintain 36th Position In FIFA Ranking

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons maintained the 36th position in the latest women’s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) on Friday. The nine-time African champions played three friendly matches within the…

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Saudi Arabia’s Plans To Host FIFA Men’s World Cup 2034 Will Be Harmful for Climate, Experts Say

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To critics who suggest FIFA ought to have chosen a different host country, like the United Kingdom which has dozens of stadiums, Walker Ross, a researcher of sport ecology and sustainability at the University of Edinburgh points out the…

Friday, Dec 13

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Ireland World Cup 2026 qualifying fixtures as schedule confirmed by FIFA

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Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men have been drawn in Group F against Portugal/Denmark, Hungary and Armenia.

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United States women's national team remains No. 1 in year-end FIFA rankings

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The USWNT ended the year as No. 1 in the FIFA rankings after Emma Hayes' team won gold at the Paris Olympics.