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Players Take Centre Stage In Women’s World Cup Prize Distribution After Recent FIFA Changes

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
June 08, (THEWILL) – FIFA has announced a groundbreaking decision to allocate a portion of the Women's World Cup prize money directly to the players, guaranteeing a minimum of $30,000 for each Super Falcons player. This move marks...
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Cologne Granted Reprieve As CAS Puts FIFA Transfer Ban On Hold

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
May 27, (THEWILL) – Cologne's impending one-year suspension from player transfers, which was imposed by FIFA, has been provisionally halted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), as it deliberates over an appeal lodged by the Bundesliga...
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Flying Eagles Coach Bosso Unfazed By Past Defeats, Believes Brazil Can Be Beaten

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
May 26, (THEWILL) - Nigeria's Flying Eagles arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, ahead of their crucial FIFA Under-20 World Cup Group D encounter with Brazil at the Estadio Unico Diego Maradona this weekend with coach Ladan Bosso in a...
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FIFA Orders Egyptian Club Smouha SC To Pay Ajayi $70,000 After Abandonment

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
May 25, (THEWILL) - Egyptian football club, Smouha SC, has been ordered by the world football governing body, FIFA, to pay Nigerian striker, Junior Ajayi, the sum of $70,000, following the club's abandonment of the player after he suffered...
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Arsenal’s Balogun Receives FIFA Clearance To Play For United States

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
May 16, (THEWILL) – FIFA has officially approved Folarin Balogun's switch from England to the United States, granting him the opportunity to represent America in international competitions. The 21-year-old forward, who was born in Brooklyn, New York but...
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FIFA Reduces Global Ban For Ex-Tottenham, Juventus Director Paratici

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
April 29, (THEWILL) – Former Tottenham and Juventus director Fabio Paratici has had his global ban partially reduced by FIFA, allowing him to remain in football. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) initially banned Paratici from working in Italy for...
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Joint Bid From US, Mexico Among Four Proposals To Host 2027 Women’s World Cup

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
April 24, (THEWILL) - FIFA has received four bids for hosting rights for the 2027 Women's World Cup, including a joint effort from the United States and Mexico, demonstrating the increasing popularity of women's football globally. Brazil and South...
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Argentina Calls Up Garnacho For U-20 World Cup With Potential Impact For Man Utd

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
April 20, (THEWILL) - Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho has been selected for the preliminary Argentina squad for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, set to begin next month in Argentina. The young player's inclusion in the squad could mean he...
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FIFA Launches Exam To Standardise Football Agent Sector

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
April 19, (THEWILL) – Over 6,500 football agents from 138 member associations are sitting an exam set by FIFA, which they must pass in order to continue their role after October 1. The exam features 20 multiple-choice questions,...
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Paratici Takes Leave Of Absence From Tottenham Following FIFA Ban

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
March 31, (THEWILL) - Tottenham Hotspur's Managing Director of Football, Fabio Paratici, will take a leave of absence following FIFA's decision to ban him from world football for 30 months. The ban comes after the Italian Football Federation (FIGC)...
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Mended Fences: 1,000 Goals In Sight As Ronaldo and Portugal Reconciliation Takes Shape

Cristiano Ronaldo’s turbulent relationship with the Portugal national team could be heading towards an unexpected reconciliation, with reports suggesting the veteran forward may return for one final international chapter as he closes in on the historic 1,000-goal milestone.
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