FIFA

March 21, (THEWILL) – FIFA has banned Mexican club Leon from participating in the 2025 Club World Cup tournament in the United States due to violations of multi-ownership regulations. The decision was announced on Friday following a ruling by...

March 17, (THEWILL) – A comprehensive report released by FIFA on Monday details stark disparities in women's professional football globally. Titled "Setting the Pace, FIFA Benchmarking Report on Women's Football", the study examines data from 86 leagues and 669...

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...