FIFA

March 12, (THEWILL) – Former Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has failed to retain his position on the FIFA Council following elections held at the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football in Cairo,...

December 23, (THEWILL) - World football governing body, FIFA, announced significant changes to its transfer regulations on Monday, following a landmark European Court of Justice ruling. FIFA implemented an interim framework addressing player transfers, compensation rules, and contractual obligations. The...

December 11, (THEWILL) - FIFA has selected Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 World Cup, while Morocco, Portugal, and Spain will jointly host the 2030 tournament. The announcement comes with mixed reactions, particularly from Norway, which raised concerns about...

December 05, (THEWILL) - December 05, (THEWILL) - World football governing body FIFA has completed the group stage draw for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with teams from multiple continents set to compete across eight groups in the...

December 03, (THEWILL) - World football governing body FIFA has announced the draw pots for the 2025 Club World Cup, scheduling the event for June 15 - July 13 across the United States. For the tournament, 12 stadiums and...

November 01, (THEWILL) – FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, congratulated Shehu Dikko after his recent appointment as Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) in Nigeria. In a personal letter, Infantino praised Dikko's extensive experience and potential to lead...

October 29, (THEWILL) – Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has taken on a new position at FIFA, where he will lead a task force focused on improving player welfare and addressing concerns over fixture congestion. Wenger, who enjoyed a storied...

October 21, (THEWILL) - Over 100 professional women's football players have issued an open letter to FIFA, calling for the termination of its partnership with Saudi Aramco. The letter, signed by high-profile athletes including Manchester City's Vivianne Miedema...

October 02, (THEWILL) – The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has issued a statement challenging the six-month stadium ban imposed on its president, Samuel Eto'o, by FIFA. The federation believes the sanction stems from a misunderstanding and is considering legal...

September 30, (THEWILL) – Samuel Eto'o, the 43-year-old president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has received a six-month ban from FIFA, prohibiting him from attending national team matches. The sanction, announced on Monday, applies to both men's and...