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Saudi Arabia maintains preparations for the 2027 Asian Cup amid regional security concerns

Saudi Arabia is continuing preparations to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup despite questions surrounding the regional security situation and its potential implications for the continental football tournament. The competition is scheduled to take place from January 7 to February 5, 2027, bringing together......

Rahimi brothers inspire Al Ain to stunning 4-0 win over Al Nassr

Al Ain made a powerful start to their AFC Champions League Elite campaign on Tuesday, sweeping aside Al Nassr 4-0 in a one-sided contest that saw Moroccan brothers Houssine and Soufiane Rahimi dominate the spotlight. The pair were directly involved in three of Al Ain’s four goals, combining goalscoring......

Gulf contender emerges as potential challenger to Infantino in FIFA election

The race for the presidency of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is beginning to attract greater attention, with several influential figures potentially preparing to challenge incumbent president Gianni Infantino in the organization’s next election. Among the names being......

Gianni Infantino seeks another FIFA term amid growing opposition

Gianni Infantino is preparing to seek another term as president of FIFA, as the head of world football faces increasing criticism from several influential stakeholders ahead of the 2027 election. Infantino, who has led FIFA since 2016 and was re-elected in 2023, has confirmed his intention to stand......

FIFA faces growing crisis as three confederations challenge Infantino’s leadership

FIFA is facing mounting internal tensions after three major continental football confederations called for an independent review of a disputed commercial project linked to the organization’s FIFA Forward programme. UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF have reportedly expressed serious......

UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF challenge Infantino over proposed World Cup rights deal

The leadership of three major football confederations has publicly challenged FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his handling of a proposed transaction involving a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup, calling for an independent examination of the events surrounding the abandoned plan. UEFA,......

FIFA leadership debate grows as speculation surrounds the next presidential election

The debate over the future leadership of FIFA has intensified following recent discussions surrounding the organization's long-term strategy and governance. While current FIFA President Gianni Infantino is widely expected to seek another term, growing speculation has emerged about who could potentially......

Trump urges Australia to grant asylum to Iranian Women’s soccer team

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Australia to provide asylum to members of Iran’s national women’s soccer team, warning that sending them back could pose serious dangers to their lives. The team recently competed in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup held in Australia but was eliminated......

US reaffirms commitment to Lobito Corridor project at USA-Africa Business Summit

During the USA-Africa Business Summit held in Luanda, United States officials reiterated their strong commitment to the Lobito Corridor project. This major railway link connects the port of Lobito in Angola to the Katanga province in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia’s Copperbelt region. Troy......