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Wednesday, Sep 9

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Over 100,000 people sign petition asking FIFA to open probe into chief Infantino

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The FairSquare human rights organization previously submitted a letter to the FIFA Governance, Audit and Compliance Committee, demanding that Gianni Infantino be declared ineligible to run for a new presidential term in the upcoming…

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FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Nigerian Ambassador Lifts Falconets, Urges Focus On China Match

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Nigeria’s Ambassador to Poland, Her Excellency Mrs Chioma Ohakim Esq, has moved to lift the spirits of the Falconets following their 2-0 defeat to Spain in their opening Group F match at the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. Rather than…

Chad Opens First FIFA Arena As Country Plans 23 Mini-Pitches

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Chad has inaugurated its first FIFA Arena mini-pitch in Koumra, marking the country’s entry into FIFA’s global project aimed at expanding access to safe and accessible football facilities for young people. The facility, installed at School…

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FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Ambassador buoys Falconets’ spirits for China

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Despite their 0-2 reverse against Spain in their first match at the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on Monday, Nigeria’s Ambassador to that country, Ambassador Margareta Mary Obi, did not abandon the team or feel dejected like…

Infantino installs loyalist to oversee Caribbean as he splits Fifa management

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Gianni Infantino has separated Fifa’s management of the Caribbean countries from the rest of Concacaf in a move widely regarded by his opponents as an attempt to split the alliance to remove him from office.

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Stationery Stores Chairman Petitions FIFA, Demands Recognition For Father, Harmonisation Of NFF And NFA

Chairman of Stationery Stores Football Club of Lagos, Dr. Adetilewa Adebajo, has petitioned world football governing body FIFA, calling for the historical recognition of his late father, Israel Adebajo, for his role in Nigeria’s…

FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Ambassador buoys Falconets’ spirits for China

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Coach Moses Aduku said on Wednesday night: “We have put the match against Spain behind us and focussing totally on the clash with China. The players are ready to come out stronger for the match against China.”

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FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup 2026: Nigeria’s envoy rallies Falconets ahead of China clash

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Despite their 0-2 reverse against Spain in their first match at the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on Monday, Nigeria’s envoy to

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Business News | FIFA World Cup-winning Legend Cafu Launches North Bengal Fighters FC & Darjeeling Warriors FC

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Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], September 9: Brazilian football legend and two-time FIFA World Cup winner Cafu launched North Bengal Fighters FC and Darjeeling Warriors FC in…

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FIFA U20 World Cup 2026: Falconets face China in crucial clash

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Nigeria’s Falconets will be under pressure to produce a strong response when they face China PR on Thursday September 10 in their second Group F

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FIFA U-20 WWC: Five things the Falconets must correct against China

The Falconets must produce their own response; against China, they need to be sharper, more connected, more clinical and far more assertive

EU sports commissioner says FIFA is 'damaging to football'

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Speaking to DW, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef hit out at world football's governing body over its "poor governance".

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FIFA, CAF Yet to Take Decision on Nigeria Football Crisis

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FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have said that they are yet to reach a conclusion on the crisis in Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), insisting that ongoing assessment

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On FIFA’s normalisation committee

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Following the NFF crisis and Gusau’s resignation, will FIFA set up a normalisation committee? An analysis of the process and interests involved.

Tuesday, Sep 8

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Netflix Circling Andres Cantor For 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Coverage

The legendary soccer announcer's deal with Telemundo is set to lapse this fall.

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Legal action against FIFA to include women’s schedule

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Legal action from the top European leagues and global players’ union Fifpro against Fifa has been extended to include the world governing body’s “abusive conduct”

ICYMI: FIFA, CAF suspend NFF electoral process

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FIFA and CAF said they were currently assessing the legal...

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Over 100,000 demand Fifa probe into Gianni Infantino over alleged Trump links

Gianni Infantino has been accused of abuse of power and failing to remain politically neutral

European leagues and FIFPRO extend legal action against FIFA over women’s football

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European Leagues and global players' union FIFPRO have expanded their legal action against FIFA to include concerns over the governing body's treatment of the women's game.European Leagues, which represents 53 professional divisions and 1…

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FIFA accused of ‘abusive conduct’ over women’s football calendar in Europe

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European Leagues body first filed complaint to the European Commission to protect men's players in October 2024.