Sport
France Football, in partnership with UEFA, has unveiled the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, setting the stage for a highly competitive race for one of football’s most prestigious individual awards. The list features many of the biggest names in world football, including Kylian......
Simone Inzaghi has emerged as the highest-paid football coach in the world, according to salary data published by SalaryLeaks, with the Italian manager reportedly earning €26 million per year at Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. Inzaghi moved to the top of the rankings after joining Al Hilal in the......
Football fans around the world are turning their attention to the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards, with France Football scheduled to unveil the official list of nominees on Tuesday, September 8. The men’s Ballon d’Or shortlist will feature 30 players competing for the prestigious individual......
World football’s governing body FIFA has accused UEFA of pursuing a campaign aimed at damaging the reputation of its leadership, as a growing legal dispute between the two organizations moves through U.S. courts. According to The Athletic, FIFA has filed a memorandum with American courts seeking......
The women’s professional football transfer market has reached a new milestone, with international transfer fees exceeding €25 million during the latest summer window, according to figures released by FIFA. FIFA recorded 1,406 international transfers involving professional women players, the......
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced plans to launch a new Under-15 World Cup, describing the initiative as part of a broader effort to expand football opportunities beyond the sport's traditional major nations. The new tournament is expected to bring together young players from across......
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reiterated his commitment to expanding football’s global reach, insisting that the sport should offer greater opportunities to countries outside its traditional powerhouses. His remarks come as criticism of his leadership continues to grow among several European......
Over the years, several high-profile footballers have been the subject of public speculation about their religious beliefs. Gestures made during matches, family backgrounds, personal relationships and comments about Islam have sometimes led fans and social media users to question whether certain players......
Gianni Infantino’s future as FIFA president has come under renewed scrutiny after the non-profit organisation FairSquare called on the football governing body’s Governance, Audit and Compliance Committee to prevent him from standing in the next presidential election. The organisation argues......
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......
FIFA has issued a public apology following widespread criticism of a proposal that would have allowed private investors to acquire a stake in the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup. The plan, which generated significant debate across the global football community, was ultimately withdrawn after......
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......
FIFA has rejected media reports claiming that its president, Gianni Infantino, promised Morocco the right to host the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup in exchange for political support in future FIFA presidential elections. The governing body described the allegations as inaccurate and misleading, stressing......
