FIFPRO has called for far-reaching governance reforms at FIFA following the withdrawal of the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, arguing that the decision to abandon the project does not address what it describes as a “profound abuse of presidential power” within world football’s governing body. In a strongly worded statement released on Wednesday, the
Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured their place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a spectacular 6-2 win over Egypt, but the biggest drama from Group C came from Zambia’s painful exit despite collecting a victory on the final matchday. Malawi topped the group, Nigeria advanced as runners-up, and Zambia
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has publicly declared that he has “no confidence” in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, intensifying a growing international backlash over the governing body’s abandoned plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights to private investors. Speaking on Wednesday, Carney said Infantino’s failure to disclose and properly consult FIFA’s leadership
Although FIFA has dismissed claims that President Gianni Infantino guaranteed Morocco the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, sources within the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) have confirmed that discussions have taken place regarding the possibility of staging the final in Casablanca. According to reports, Moroccan officials remain eager for the country’s proposed Hassan II Stadium near Casablanca
Former Portugal captain Luis Figo has called for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, accusing him of damaging the credibility of football’s global governing body and putting personal interests ahead of the sport. In a strongly worded statement released on Tuesday, Figo said he was joining “others from across our game” in demanding Infantino’s resignation,
The European Leagues have called for sweeping governance reforms at FIFA, saying the world football governing body must end what they described as unilateral decision-making after FIFA President Gianni Infantino abandoned a controversial proposal to sell stakes in FIFA’s commercial and event-related activities. In a statement, the European Leagues said the withdrawal of the FIFA
Jordan Football Association (JFA) President Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein has publicly criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the world football governing body’s leadership, alleging a series of administrative, financial, and ethical failures affecting the Jordanian Football Association. In a strongly worded statement, Prince Ali said Jordan faced significant challenges during its participation in its
The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) has officially appointed Hervé Renard as the new head coach of the Côte d’Ivoire men’s national team, bringing back the French tactician more than a decade after he guided the Elephants to their historic 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph. Renard, 57, succeeds Emerse Faé, whose contract was not
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has raised concerns over Chelsea’s decision to recruit veteran players under new head coach Xabi Alonso, insisting that while experience is essential, he believes the club should target players in their peak years rather than those in their mid-thirties. Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, Mikel reacted to Chelsea’s
Chelsea have officially completed the signing of veteran England midfielder Jordan Henderson on a two-year contract after the 36-year-old mutually agreed to terminate the final year of his deal with Brentford. The move, confirmed by the club on Monday, sees Henderson arrive at Stamford Bridge as a free agent ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League