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FIFA ranking: Argentina stays steady after Messi’s farewell, Portugal climbs two spots amid Cristiano Ronaldo turmoil

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Argentina holds second place in the latest FIFA ranking after Lionel Messi's farewell, while Portugal climbs two spots to fifth despite the turmoil around Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ex-Tottenham Star Set To Run For FIFA President

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega says he intends to stand as a candidate in next year’s Fifa presidential election. The 55-year-old is the first person to confirm he want to challenge Gianni Infantino, who has defied calls to…

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‘Good luck legend’ – FIFA President, Infantino sends emotional message to Messi

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FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has sent an emotional message to Lionel Messi after he retired from the Argentina national football team. In a post on Instagram, Infantino wished Messi good luck, labelling him a legend in football. He…

Ramon Vega: Ex-Tottenham star confirms plan to challenge Gianni Infantino in FIFA presidential election

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Former Spurs defender and Switzerland international will oppose beleaguered Infantino in next year’s election

Former Spurs defender Vega to stand for FIFA presidency

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Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega has become the first person to announce he intends to run against incumbent Gianni Infantino in the FIFA presidential election next year.

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Fresh twist as Jamaica demand answers from FIFA over DR Congo’s ineligible player

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FIFA has also strongly rejected suggestions that its president, Gianni Infantino, interfered in the disciplinary process.

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Flamingos arrive Morocco ahead of 2026 Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s Flamingos have landed in Casablanca, Morocco, as they begin preparations for the 2026 Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup. The team arrived at 10:16 local time and has checked into the Ibis Hotel, where preparations for the tournament…

Former Spurs player Vega set to run for FIFA president

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Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega says he will challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency.

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Ghana slide to 70th position in latest FIFA rankings after AFCON qualifying nightmare

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Ghana have suffered another setback in their already difficult 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, dropping five places to 70th in the latest FIFA World Ranking.The Black Stars have fallen from 65th after losing 25.73 ranking…

FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles drop to 30th, fall to sixth in Africa

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Nigeria began the latest international window positively, defeating Madagascar 2-1 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo on September 25. However, the Super Eagles suffered a damaging 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau before ending…

Celtic treble winner to oppose Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency

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The defender played for the Hoops during Martin O’Neill’s first spell

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026: Flamingos arrive Morocco ahead of Poland clash

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Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived safely in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, with attention already turning to a demanding Group

Super Eagles fall to 30th in latest FIFA ranking

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have slipped four places to 30th in the latest men’s world ranking released by the Federation of International Football Associations, FIFA, on Wednesday. The national team had occupied 26th position in the previous…

Gianni Infantino’s first presidential rival emerges with former Spurs defender set to stand in Fifa election

Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega intends to challenge Infantino for the Fifa presidency

FIFA ranking: Super Eagles nosedive few days after Guinea Bissau defeat

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…four places after tough international break Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped four places in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking, falling from 26th to 30th

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos coach announces 21-player squad

Captain Harmony Chidi leads the squad alongside defenders Elizabeth Adesuyi and Esther Stephen, midfielders Mary Dustan and Favour Nkwocha, and forwards Tosin Rafiu, Queen Joseph, Precious Oscar and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi.

Flamingos arrive Morocco ahead of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

The Nigerian contingent landed at the Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca on Wednesday morning, October 7, 2026.