Tag: FIFA
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FIFA Earns Record £3.8bn from 2026 World Cup Tickets and Hospitality
By George Omagbemi The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) reportedly generated a record $5 billion (£3.8 billion) from ticket sales and hospitality packages at the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The figure, reported by The Times and cited by other media outlets, is more than five times…
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Infantino Pledges More Funds To FIFA Members From Reserves
By Paul Joseph FIFA President Gianni Infantino has pledged to support increased financial distributions to the organisation’s 211 member associations from its estimated £4.4 billion cash reserves. Infantino made the commitment in a letter sent on Monday to FIFA’s six continental confederations, saying he would support “the greatest level of additional funding that can responsibly…
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FIFA Endorses NFF Resignations, Continues Talks On Major Nigerian Football Reforms
By Paul Joseph World football governing body FIFA has formally accepted the resignations of principal officers of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as efforts intensify to develop a comprehensive reform framework for Nigerian football. The development followed a high-level meeting held on Tuesday at FIFA House in Zurich, Switzerland, involving officials of FIFA, the Confederation…
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FIFA Sacks Top Official After Infantino Criticism
By George Omagbemi FIFA has parted ways with its Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour, weeks after he publicly criticised FIFA President Gianni Infantino over a controversial proposal to sell a stake in the organisation’s commercial rights business. FIFA confirmed on Monday, August 17, 2026, that its working relationship with Lamour had ended, but did not…
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FIFA Denies Reports Infantino Promised Morocco 2030 World Cup Final
By Opeyemi Adelakun FIFA has dismissed reports claiming its president, Gianni Infantino, promised Morocco the right to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, insisting that no decision has been made on the venue for the tournament’s showpiece match. The world football governing body issued the clarification on Wednesday amid speculation that Infantino had offered…
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UEFA Draws Battle Line Against FIFA, Threatens World Cup Boycott
By Paul Joseph UEFA and its 55 member associations have united against FIFA’s proposed private investment model, warning that European nations could boycott FIFA competitions if the plan to sell stakes in major tournaments is approved. The position was adopted during an emergency virtual meeting chaired by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin on Thursday, July 30,…
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Infantino Defends FIFA, Urges Critics To ‘Meditate, Pray Or Watch Football’
By Paul Joseph FIFA President Gianni Infantino has delivered a robust defence of world football’s governing body following criticism surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging detractors to “meditate, pray or watch a football match” instead of spreading what he described as “hate and false rumours.” In a lengthy message shared on his personal Instagram…
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Calls Grow for FIFA to Review Spain–Argentina World Cup Final as Fans Demand Replay
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Calls for FIFA to review the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina have intensified after thousands of football fans took to social media demanding a replay of the match. The controversy follows complaints over several officiating decisions that many supporters believe had a decisive impact on the outcome…
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FIFA Reveals Record World Cup Prize Money as Spain Earns Bigger Title Reward
By Paul Joseph Spain’s victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final has earned the country’s football federation a record $51 million in prize money, as FIFA confirmed an unprecedented $871 million prize fund for the expanded 48-team tournament. The world football governing body announced that runners-up Argentina will receive $34 million, while…
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FIFA to Award Championship Rings to 2026 World Cup Winners
By George Omagbemi Sylvester FIFA has announced that players and members of the winning team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will receive championship rings for the first time in the tournament’s history, introducing a new tradition to commemorate football’s biggest prize. The historic initiative, unveiled ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, is…
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FIFA to Pay Somali Referee Full World Cup Fee Despite US Entry Denial
By Paul Joseph World football governing body FIFA will pay Somali referee Omar Artan his full 2026 FIFA World Cup remuneration despite his inability to officiate at the tournament after being denied entry into the United States. Artan, one of Africa’s most highly regarded match officials, was prevented from entering the US earlier this week…
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FIFA Defends Ticket Prices, Visa Controversies As World Cup Kicks Off
By Opeyemi Adelakun FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the pricing of World Cup tickets and the handling of visa-related issues ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City. The tournament opens with hosts Mexico taking on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca, marking…