Mamelodi Sundowns have officially cemented their status as the undisputed giants of South African football, becoming the first PSL club to secure five international and continental trophies. Also see: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Al Ahli: All eyes on Loftus Versfeld Stadium on 19 September The Pretoria-based side achieved this historic milestone after capturing the FIFA African, […]
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European football’s governing body UEFA is preparing a complaint accusing embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino of “criminal mismanagement” over his now-shelved plan to bring private financing into the World Cup. Also see: Gayton McKenzie backs FIFA’s Gianni Infantino amid controversy: ‘Africa should be cautious’ UEFA hints legal action against Gianni Infantino Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino […]
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Thursday’s draw for this season’s Champions League has been somewhat overshadowed by the latest developments in the dispute between UEFA and FIFA over plans to bring private financing into the World Cup, with European football’s governing body expected to drop a threatened boycott of global competitions. Also see: UEFA slams FIFA over Balogun ban reversal after […]
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The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, showed his support for FIFA’s president, Gianni Infantino, sending a stark warning to critics calling for the Swiss boss’s resignation. Also see: FIFA stands by Gianni Infantino despite calls for him to step down Gayton McKenzie praises Gianni Infantino’s contributions Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account […]
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received the “full support” of senior directors on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. But world football’s governing body apologised for the controversy surrounding the now-shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Also see: FIFA president Gianni Infantino thanks Bafana for their participation Gianni Infantino gets backing from FIFA Facing […]
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Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, dedicated a post to the Bafana Bafana team after their World Cup elimination, thanking them for being a part of the international tournament. South Africa’s national soccer team’s time in North America ended after a 1-0 defeat against Canada on Sunday, 28 June 2026, in Los Angeles, United States. […]
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A quiet but powerful shift is taking place in global football, and it is happening off the pitch. FIFA has officially introduced a new rule that could reshape the future of women’s football, requiring every team competing in its women’s tournaments to include a female coach on the bench. Whether as head coach or assistant, […]
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When images of burning vehicles and armed clashes in parts of Mexico made global headlines this week, many football fans wondered whether the country would be ready to safely host the 2026 World Cup. With less than four months to go, the timing of the violence sparked real concern. But Fifa president Gianni Infantino believes […]
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TS Galaxy’s season has taken a welcome turn, with the club finally breathing easier after FIFA lifted the transfer ban that stalled their progress over the past two months. For coach Adnan Beganovic, the timing could not be better. With the Nedbank Cup heating up and league positions tightening, the Rockets now have room to […]
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Blatter backs warnings for fans to avoid the US World Cup Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has stirred up new debate ahead of the 2026 World Cup after suggesting that football supporters should think twice before travelling to the United States for the tournament. His comments have reopened old questions about safety, politics and the […]
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The dust has barely settled on one of the most dramatic Africa Cup of Nations finals in recent memory, and already the controversy has moved off the pitch and into the boardrooms. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has confirmed it will formally appeal to both Confederation of African Football and FIFA following Senegal’s temporary walk-off […]
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The pain of a World Cup exit never really fades. For Nigeria, it appears it has now turned into a legal and political battle far beyond the pitch. Weeks after losing to the Democratic Republic of Congo on penalties in a tense African qualification playoff, the Nigerian Football Federation has taken the matter to FIFA, […]
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