Keywords: Football


Infantino faces growing pressure as fifa leadership loses its untouchable image

Gianni Infantino, president of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), is facing increasing criticism after his leadership came under pressure following a controversial proposal involving private investment in the organization’s competitions. The former marketing director......

UEFA and FIFA tensions escalate over governance and commercial strategy

Tensions between UEFA and FIFA have intensified following disagreements over the future management of the commercial rights associated with FIFA competitions, highlighting growing divisions within the leadership of world football. The dispute emerged after FIFA considered a proposal involving a new......

Nayef Aguerd moves closer to Al-Sadd as Marseille consider transfer deal

Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd could be heading for a new chapter in his career in Qatar, with Al-Sadd reportedly closing in on a potential agreement with Olympique de Marseille for his transfer. According to reports from Foot Mercato, negotiations between the French club and the Qatari side have progressed......

Wales withdraws backing for Gianni Infantino after FIFA commercial rights plan collapses

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has announced it will no longer support FIFA President Gianni Infantino's bid for another four-year term, following the collapse of a controversial proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights of FIFA competitions. The decision represents a notable political......

CAF announces draw date for the 2026–27 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the official draws for the preliminary rounds of the 2026–27 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup will take place on Thursday at the organization's headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The draw will officially launch a new continental......

Sunil Chhetri urges Tata Group to reconsider Jamshedpur FC exit from Indian Super League

Former India captain Sunil Chhetri has appealed to Tata Group to reverse its decision to withdraw Jamshedpur FC from the Indian Super League (ISL), warning that the conglomerate’s departure would deal a significant blow to the development of professional football in the country. The appeal came......

Morocco targets group victory against Senegal in Women’s AFCON 2026, says Jorge Vilda

Morocco head coach Jorge Vilda has stressed that his team’s primary objective is to secure victory over Senegal in their final Group A match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, a result that would guarantee qualification for the quarter-finals and potentially secure first place in......

Qatar backs Gianni Infantino after FIFA drops private investment proposal

Qatar has reaffirmed its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the governing body withdrew its proposal to bring private investors into a new commercial structure, emphasizing confidence in the organization's leadership despite mounting criticism of the initiative. The statement was......

Abde Ezzalzouli transfer rumors dismissed as agent denies AS Roma talks

Rumors linking Moroccan winger Abde Ezzalzouli with a summer move to AS Roma have been rejected by his representative, who said there have been no discussions between the player and the Italian club. The 2026 summer transfer window has once again placed several Moroccan internationals at the center......