By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Gianni Infantino has signalled his intention to seek a fresh mandate, setting the stage for what would effectively amount to a fourth spell in charge of FIFA. The move, while widely anticipated, has reignited debate over leadership tenure and governance within global football. Speaking at a FIFA Congress in Bangkok,
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada Iranian football officials have withdrawn from the upcoming FIFA Congress in Canada after a diplomatic and immigration dispute at Toronto airport, escalating tensions between Tehran and Ottawa. According to Iran’s state-affiliated Tasnim news agency, a senior delegation from the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran was forced to abandon its
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada UEFA and CONCACAF have formalised a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), deepening cooperation in a move aimed at accelerating football development across Europe, North America, Central America and the Caribbean. The agreement, part of UEFA’s broader strategy to strengthen global partnerships, outlines a multi-year framework focused on youth development, knowledge
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York UEFA and Confederation of African Football have formalised a renewed partnership aimed at accelerating football development across both continents, signing a new memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation in key areas of the game. The agreement, sealed by UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin and CAF president Patrice Motsepe, outlines a multi-year
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Mikel Arteta has called on his Arsenal FC players to channel both belief and frustration after a tense 1–1 draw against Atlético Madrid in Spain, insisting the semi-final remains “finely poised” ahead of the decisive return leg. The Arsenal manager pointed to extended periods of control from his side, highlighting
The White House has launched a fierce defence of Donald Trump after global backlash over his controversial FIFA Peace Prize, insisting no one is more deserving while dismissing critics in stark terms. In remarks confirmed by Reuters, spokesman Davis Ingle said Trump’s “Peace through Strength” foreign policy had “ended eight wars in less than a
Chelsea FC are facing a prolonged period of uncertainty after winger Mykhailo Mudryk was handed a four-year ban by The Football Association for an anti-doping violation, one of the harshest sanctions in recent English football. The Ukraine international has moved swiftly to contest the decision, lodging an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Ivory Coast national football team have finalised plans for their base camp at the FIFA World Cup 2026, selecting a Philadelphia-area setup designed to reduce travel strain and sharpen preparation during the group stage. The former African champions will anchor their operations in the eastern United States, with Subaru Park,
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada With just 45 days until kickoff, uncertainty continues to surround the true cost of policing and security for the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Vancouver, even as officials confirm the city will see its largest-ever security deployment. The most recent estimate from the British Columbia government, released nearly a
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Paris Saint-Germain, on a breathless Tuesday night in Paris, defeated Bayern Munich 5–4 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final at the Parc des Princes. On a remarkable evening in the French capital, Paris Saint-Germain edged past Bayern Munich in a nine-goal encounter that will be remembered