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FIFA Confirms Draw Pots For 2025 Club World Cup

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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...
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FIFA President Congratulates Shehu Dikko On NSC Chairmanship

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
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...
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Wenger To Lead FIFA Task Force Addressing Player Workload Concerns

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
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...
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Women’s Footballers Challenge FIFA’s Saudi Aramco Partnership

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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...
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Cameroon Football Federation Challenges FIFA Stadium Ban On Eto’o

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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...
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FIFA Imposes Six-Month Ban On Cameroon Football Chief Eto’o

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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...
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FIFA Announces 12 Stadiums For 2025 Club World Cup

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September 29, (THEWILL) – FIFA has confirmed the 12 stadiums that will host the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in the United States next summer. The tournament venues were announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the Global...
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FIFA Revamps Club Football With New Intercontinental Tournament

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September 20, (THEWILL) – FIFA has unveiled the schedule for the inaugural Intercontinental Cup, a new club competition featuring teams from around the world. The tournament will consist of five matches, culminating in a final on December 18 in...
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Super Eagles Hold Firm In FIFA Rankings Ahead Of AFCON Qualifiers

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September 20, (THEWILL) – Nigeria's Super Eagles have maintained their position in the latest FIFA world rankings, holding steady at 39th globally and 6th in Africa. This ranking comes after recent 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches where...
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Infantino Calls Emergency FIFA Meeting Over Club World Cup Concerns

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September 19, (THEWILL) – FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has called an emergency meeting with global television executives to address concerns over the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. The tournament, set to debut in its new 32-team format in the...
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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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