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Tuesday, Dec 23

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Chelsea frustrations to grow as FIFA rules could block Axel Disasi January exit

Chelsea may struggle to get rid of “bomb squad” member Axel Disasi despite interest from abroad in the centre-back. Despite a crushing injury blow to...

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Saudi Pro League star Karim Benzema goes wild over Endrick’s 2026 FIFA World Cup-driven loan move to Lyon from Real Madrid with two-word reaction

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As the road to the 2026 World Cup sharpens, Karim Benzema and Endrick have suddenly found their stories intertwined once more—this time through a bold winter move that has sent shockwaves from Madrid to France.

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Christian Pulisic finally gets credit: USMNT teammate reveals the one thing Milan star has that others don’t which could be central to 2026 FIFA World Cup ambitions

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As the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup sharpens into focus, teammates are beginning to articulate what sets him apart. One of them has now described Pulisic in revealing detail, offering insight into how his influence could shape the…

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Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey has a much better Madden rating than FIFA rating

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Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey has a much better Madden rating than FIFA rating originally appeared on The Sporting News.

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Days before the start of January transfer window, FIFA make decision on Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr’s ban on new signings

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FIFA have lifted the transfer ban on Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr ahead of the January transfer window. The Saudi Pro League side will now be able to sign players they want in the winter window.

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FIFA returns: FIFA splits from EA for exclusive Netflix deal

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Netflix is teaming up with FIFA on an exclusive World Cup 2026 football game for its Netflix Games service, developed by Delphi Interactive and playable on TVs and mobile at no extra cost to subscribers.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Drives Fans from San Francisco to the Napa Valley Wine Train

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As the FIFA World Cup 2026 draws global fans to San Francisco, Napa Valley is positioning itself as a premium one-day escape from the crowds. Just an hour away, experiences like the Napa Valley Wine Train offer international visitors a…

Algeria climbs up the FIFA rankings

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Just days before their debut in the 2025 AFCON, Algeria's national team heads into the tournament boosted by a key indicator: the FIFA rankings. Quietly but surely, the Fennecs have climbed one spot, ...

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FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles closes 2025 as world’s best 38th

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles will close out 2025 ranked 38th in the world, according to the latest FIFA rankings released yesterday. The position represents stability for the team, who remained unchanged

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Spain ends 2025 atop FIFA men's world rankings

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Of the World Cup host nations, the U.S. will end ‍the ⁠year ranked No. 14, while Mexico sits just behind at No. 15 and Canada is ranked No. 27.

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FIFA Rankings: Eagles end 2025 in 38th position

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See Nigeria’s final FIFA ranking for 2025. The Super Eagles end the year in 38th position globally and 6th in Africa after a year of mixed results.

Monday, Dec 22

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Great news for Cristiano Ronaldo: FIFA lifts Al Nassr sanction ahead of 2026 transfer window

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been struck with great news as FIFA has decided to lift the ban from Al Nassr with the winter transfer window just around the corner.

Fifa tests new tech for ball out of play & offside

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Fifa is testing new technology which can determine if the ball went out of play before a goal was scored.

Fifa tests new tech for ball out of play & offside

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Fifa is testing new technology which can determine if the ball went out of play before a goal was scored.

Morocco 2025: After 2026 FIFA World Cup failure, Super Eagles pin hopes on AFCON success for redemption

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Super Eagles kick off their AFCON 2025 campaign on Tuesday against Tanzania.

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Spain ends 2025 atop FIFA men's world rankings, U.S. stays 14th

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With the start of North America's World Cup just over six months away, Spain will head into the new year as FIFA's top ranked team, with two of the th

Kurt Simeon-Okraku chairs maiden FIFA Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Committee meeting in Doha

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  President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and 2nd Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has chaired the inaugural meeting of FIFA’s Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination…

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Spain Ends Year as Top Team in FIFA Men’s Soccer Rankings

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Spain will end 2025 as the top men’s team in the FIFA rankings after there were limited changes in the new standings.

Nigeria finish 2025 38th in FIFA Rankings

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles have finished the year unchanged in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, retaining 38th place globally in the December 2025 update released on Monday, 22 December 2025. The Super Eagles did not record any…