Lionel Messi won the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award as beaten rival Cristiano Ronaldo stayed away from the star-studded ceremony in Milan’s iconic La Scala Opera House on Monday.
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Iran ‘assures’ FIFA that women can attend qualifier – Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says Iran have assured him women will be allowed to attend a World Cup qualifier.
Nigeria drop to 3rd in Africa, 34th in the world in new FIFA rankings
Nigeria have dropped by one spot in the FIFA ranking for September, placing 34th on the ranking table.
Qatar unveils 2022 World Cup logo round the globe
Qatar unveiled the logo for the 2022 World Cup which will be hosted by the Gulf emirate, displaying it in public spaces in Doha and cities around the world on Tuesday.
Lagos ready to host U-20 Women’s World Cup, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured that the state is ready to host the 2020 U-20 Women’s World Cup.
FIFA expands Women’s World Cup to 32 teams
World football governing body FIFA has approved the expansion of the Women’s World Cup from the existing 24 teams to 32 for the 2023 edition.
Klopp, Salah head nominations for FIFA Best awards (FULL LIST)
Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp and three players — Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk — headed nominations released Wednesday for the FIFA Best awards that will be presented in Milan on September 23.
FIFA ranking: Nigeria move 12 spots, now 33rd in the world
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up 12 spots in the July FIFA ranking, to place 33rd in the world after winning bronze at the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
England’s World Cup heartbreak attracts 11.7 million viewers
Nearly 12 million TV viewers tuned in to watch England’s women’s World Cup semi-final defeat to the USA in the UK.
USA knocks out hosts France as they cruise into World Cup semi-finals
Megan Rapinoe stole the headlines again as her brace took the United States through to the semi-finals of the women’s World Cup on Friday, the holders beating France 2-1 in Paris to puncture the hopes of the host nation.
