Keywords: International Football


Motsepe says Infantino’s future will be decided by the vote

Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and a FIFA vice president, has stressed that Gianni Infantino’s future as president of world football’s governing body should be determined through the organization’s electoral process. Infantino has faced growing......

Trump backs Infantino and warns FIFA against making a “serious mistake”

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino, warning that replacing the football governing body’s leader would be a major mistake amid growing criticism of his leadership. In a statement published on Truth Social on Monday evening, Trump described Infantino......

Infantino congratulates Moroccan teenager Ayoub Bouaddi after historic World Cup milestone

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Moroccan midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi after the young player achieved a remarkable milestone at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bouaddi attracted international attention after becoming one of the youngest players ever to appear in a World Cup quarter-final. Infantino......

FIFA denounces sustained campaign to undermine Gianni Infantino amid renewed scrutiny

The FIFA has accused unnamed individuals of pursuing a “concerted and continuous effort” to weaken the organisation and its president, Gianni Infantino, as renewed media reports intensify scrutiny of the football governing body. In a statement issued on Saturday, FIFA rejected what it described......

UEFA maintains FIFA World Cup boycott despite governance policy reversal

The dispute between European football's governing body and FIFA remains unresolved, with UEFA confirming that its boycott of FIFA competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, will continue despite the world governing body's decision to abandon a controversial investment initiative. The announcement......

FIFA reaffirms support for Infantino after withdrawing World Cup investment proposal

FIFA has reaffirmed its confidence in President Gianni Infantino following the withdrawal of a controversial proposal that would have introduced private investment into the commercial management of the FIFA World Cup. After a high-level meeting attended by senior FIFA officials, the organization stated......

Ghizlane Chebbak reaches 100 international appearances for Morocco

Ghizlane Chebbak has reached a historic milestone in Moroccan football after making her 100th appearance for the Morocco women's national team, becoming the first female player from the country to achieve the landmark. The achievement was celebrated by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, with......

Rabat prepares to host pivotal FIFA presidential election amid growing calls for leadership change

As preparations continue for the next FIFA presidential election, scheduled to take place in Rabat in March 2027, growing debate over the future leadership of world football is attracting international attention. The election is expected to be one of the most closely watched in recent years, with discussions......

Infantino holds emergency FIFA meeting in Rabat as leadership pressure grows

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is holding an emergency meeting with senior officials in Rabat, Morocco, as the organization faces growing internal pressure following the withdrawal of a proposed commercial restructuring project linked to the FIFA World Cup. The meeting comes at a sensitive moment for......