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Former Iranian women footballers ‘proud’ after being granted Australian citizenship
Two former Iranian women footballers said Thursday they were “proud” to have been granted Australian citizenship after being branded traitors at home for refusing to sing the national anthem before
WAFCON: Super Falcons thrash Egypt 6-2 to reach quarter-final
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after recording an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt. The ten-time African champions
5 things FIFA decided at its crisis meeting in Morocco
FIFA’s top leadership has reaffirmed its support for president Gianni Infantino following a meeting in Rabat, Morocco, where officials discussed the organisation’s governance, communication processes and the fallout from the
Everton sign Denmark midfielder Norgaard from Arsenal
Everton have bolstered their midfield with the signing of Denmark international Christian Norgaard from Arsenal for an undisclosed fee. The 32-year-old, who has signed a two-year deal with the Toffees,
Canada PM Carney says has no confidence in FIFA’s Infantino
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose country co-hosted the 2026 World Cup, joined Wednesday an international chorus of criticism of Gianni Infantino, saying he no longer had confidence in his
Infantino offers Morocco World Cup final in exchange for support
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is reportedly attempting to secure Morocco’s backing amid mounting pressure over his leadership and the collapse of a controversial plan involving private investment in World Cup
Luís Figo Calls For Infantino To Resign As FIFA Leadership Crisis Deepens
Portuguese football legend, Luís Figo has called for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president, becoming the latest high-profile figure to criticise his failed proposal to sell stakes in FIFA
Newcastle appoint Jaissle as new head coach
Newcastle have appointed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following Eddie Howe’s departure, the English Premier League club announced Wednesday. The 38-year-old Jaissle, a former Germany Under-21 international, was
Meet 14-yr-old Ekunke Odey Goodness crowned world amateur chess champion
Fourteen-year-old Ekunke Odey Goodness has etched his name into chess history after winning the inaugural FIDE World Amateur Rapid Chess Championship in Abuja. The Nigerian teenager accumulated 9 points from
FIFA: ‘Too late to save your dignity’, Luis Figo asks Infantino to resign
By Emmanuel Okogba with agency report Former Portugal international Luis Figo has called on Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president, accusing him of failing to uphold the standards of
