Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 World Cup, likely to be played between October and April due to local climatic conditions. A recent FIFA evaluation report for the sole bidder cited this as an “elevated risk.” FIFA will announce the hosts for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups on Dec. 11, with a […]
FIFA has established a task force led by former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger to address growing concerns about player welfare and the increasingly congested football calendar. The move comes amid a legal challenge from European leagues and the players’ union FIFPro against FIFA over its control of the international match calendar. The task force, which […]
World football’s governing body, FIFA has been accused of not paying the final part of agreed sums to players across Europe whose contracts have not been honoured by their clubs. A number of sources from different countries with knowledge of the situation say while some payments were made by football’s world governing body, the final […]
Wolves have expressed their gratitude to FIFA for taking decisive action against racism in football. The club’s director of football operations and administration, Matt Wild, commended the global governing body for the 10-match ban imposed on Marco Curto of Como. The Italian defender was found guilty of racially abusing Wolves forward Hwang Hee-chan during a […]
Argentina national team has issued a stern warning to its fans to refrain from using offensive or discriminatory chants during their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Chile on September 6. The team’s plea comes in light of recent incidents involving anti-gay and racist chants that have led to investigations and potential sanctions […]
Awudu Issaka, the Ghanaian midfielder famously dubbed the ‘Disco Dancer’ for his mesmerizing dribbling skills, has carved a remarkable journey from a promising young talent to a dedicated football mentor. Hailing from Sunyani, Issaka’s footballing odyssey began in the youth ranks of Asante Kotoko before he made a significant impact at Prampram Mighty Royals FC […]
In a significant development in international football, South Korea’s football association has lodged an official complaint with FIFA regarding an alleged racist incident involving Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Hwang Hee-Chan. The incident, which occurred during a pre-season match in Spain, has sparked a controversy that highlights ongoing issues of racism in football. The Korea Football Association […]
Chelsea have initiated disciplinary proceedings against Enzo Fernandez following the posting of a video on social media. The live video was directed against French players of black and mixed races according to the French Football Federation (FFF) who described as featuring an alleged “racist and discriminatory” chant. The club released a statement acknowledging Fernandez’s apology […]
Lionel Messi, defying Father Time at 37, declared himself in the midst of his “last battles” for Argentina after firing them into the Copa América final with a goal against Canada. The victory, a convincing 2-0 display, sets Argentina on a collision course with either Uruguay or Colombia for the coveted trophy. While Argentina’s quarter-final […]
The Black Stars of Ghana have moved up the ladder in terms of the latest FIFA rankings. Ghana have now climbed to the 64th position in the world; making a four-step leap from the previous rankings. Despite the rise in the rankings, the Black Stars of Ghana are still ranked 12th on the African continent. […]
