By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Former Sepp Blatter has criticised the decision to stage most matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, questioning the country’s visa policies and the balance of hosting duties. In verified comments published by Swiss media, Blatter argued that a World Cup “should not be held in a
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo José Luis Chilavert has ignited a major controversy after publicly defending Gianluca Prestianni and accusing Vinícius Júnior of provoking the confrontation at the centre of UEFA’s ongoing discrimination investigation. Speaking in a radio interview with Radio Rivadavia and reported by Spanish newspaper El País, the former Paraguay captain claimed the Real
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Victor Osimhen has revealed how football’s ruthless business side left him broken, furious, and ready to quit the game entirely after he was unable to be with his dying father while playing for Lille OSC. In a heartbreaking personal account published in The Players’ Tribune and widely reported across European media,
Pep Guardiola has reaffirmed his strong opposition to racism, declaring that discrimination is a societal issue that goes far beyond football stadiums. The Manchester City manager emphasised that a person’s birthplace or skin colour has no bearing on their value. According to Guardiola, racism reflects a broader mindset in which individuals wrongly see themselves as
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Gianluca Prestianni has reportedly told UEFA investigators that he used a homophobic insult—not a racist one—against Vinícius Júnior during their heated Champions League clash, but the admission still exposes him to the same minimum punishment under UEFA regulations. According to reports cited by ESPN and other outlets, Prestianni informed UEFA that
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Vincent Kompany has strongly defended Vinícius Júnior and accused José Mourinho of making a “huge mistake in leadership” by questioning the Brazilian’s character following a controversial incident involving alleged racist abuse. Speaking publicly about the controversy, Kompany insisted Vinícius’ emotional reaction during the flashpoint proved the seriousness of the situation and
## ICC Complaint Filed Against FIFA, UEFA Presidents Over Israeli Settlement Clubs **By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo** A coalition of Palestinian organisations, football stakeholders, and international advocacy groups has filed a formal complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against FIFA President Gianni Infantino and UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin, accusing them of aiding alleged war crimes
It is prison, rather than celebration, for 18 Senegalese football supporters, some of whom would have been observing the start of the holy month of Ramadan, after a Moroccan court sentenced them to jail over violent incidents linked to the Africa Cup of Nations. The High Court of Rabat handed down prison terms ranging from
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Nigeria’s Super Falcons have announced a strong 25-player roster for their upcoming double-header friendlies against Cameroon in Yaoundé, with a blend of experienced internationals and emerging talents selected as part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The squad is headlined by first-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and includes
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo A heated confrontation erupted between Massimiliano Allegri and Cesc Fàbregas following AC Milan’s Serie A clash with Como, with the Milan boss sent off and later verbally blasting his opposite number in explosive scenes that spilled into the press-room area. The incident stemmed from a flashpoint late in the match when