FIFA boss Gianni Infantino says he is "very reassured" about Mexico co-hosting the 2026 World Cup, despite the recent violence that has erupted over the killing of drug cartel leader, El Mencho, Afrosport reports. El Mencho was killed by Mexican forces on Sunday at a ranch near the city Guadalajara, one of the World Cup host cities, located in Jalisco State. A clash ensued between security...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned Senegal players for walking off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco during Sunday's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, Afrosport reports. The showpiece in Rabat made headlines when Senegalese players walked off the pitch after Morocco was handed a penalty deep in added time with the game tied at 0-0. Head coach Pape Thiaw seemingly ordered...
World football governing body (FIFA) has announced a 50% increase in prize money for the 2026 World Cup, with the champions set to receive $50 million, Afrosport reports. The announcement comes amid widespread public criticism over ticket pricing for the tournament, which will be hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico and Canada. In response to the backlash, FIFA this week confirmed that a limited number...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants the global football community to have an open mind towards World Cup scheduling in a bid to tackle the challenges climate poses to the football calendar, Afrosport reports. The World Cup is typically held during the summer months of June and July when most European leagues have their off-season, however the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was held in November and...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has insisted that world football’s governing body “cannot solve geopolitical problems” as pressure grows for Israel to be banned from international competitions., Afrosport reports. A recent United Nations inquiry blamed Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, prompting renewed calls for FIFA and UEFA to suspend the nation. The matter was not officially on the agenda at the FIFA Council meeting in Zurich...
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