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Infantino Calls Emergency FIFA Meeting Over Club World Cup Concerns

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...

FIFA 2024 Report: Record Spending In Women’s, Men’s Football Leads

September 03, (THEWILL) – The latest FIFA International Transfer Snapshot for 2024 has provided an in-depth look at football transfers over the past year. The report offers a detailed account of international transfer activity, focusing on the movement of players...

Addressing Head Injuries in Football After Mbappe, Varga Cases at Euro 2024

July 02, (THEWILL) – The spectacle of football, with its passionate fans and thrilling moments, often overshadows the inherent dangers players face on the pitch. Yet, as recent events at Euro 2024 starkly remind us, these dangers are real and...

FIFA Delays Verdict On Israeli Football Amid Palestinian Demands

May 18, (THEWILL) - Tension gripped FIFA's annual congress in Bangkok on Friday, as the fate of Israeli football's international participation hung in the balance. Palestinian Football Association's president, Jibril Rajoub, delivered an impassioned appeal, urging FIFA to suspend...

FIFA Faces Potential Legal Action Over Planned Club World Cup Expansion

May 10, (THEWILL) - The world's football governing body, FIFA, is facing the threat of legal action from two prominent organisations, the International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPro) and the World Leagues Association (WLA). This comes in response...

FIFA Awards Japan 3-0 Win After North Korea Calls Off Qualifier

March 30, (THEWILL) - Japan's national football team has received a 3-0 victory by default after their World Cup qualifying match against North Korea, scheduled for earlier this month in Pyongyang, was called off. The Japan Football Association...

Blue Cards Receive Cold Reception From FIFA President Infantino

March 02, (THEWILL) - FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has firmly opposed the International Football Association Board's (IFAB) proposal to introduce "blue cards" in football, stating that the idea is "non-existent" for the governing body. The proposed blue cards...

FIFA Launches New Football Series For Lower-Ranked National Teams

February 27, (THEWILL) - Football's governing body FIFA has announced the launch of a new international football series designed to provide a competitive experience for lower-ranked national teams that lack opportunities to play opponents from other confederations. The...

Nigeria Soars In FIFA Rankings After Impressive AFCON Display

February 15, (THEWILL) - Despite ultimately finishing as silver medalists, Nigeria's strong performance at the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations has seen the national squad dramatically rise within the updated men's FIFA world rankings. The Super Eagles climbed...

Transfer Coup As Bay FC Sign Nigerian Superstar Oshoala

February 01, (THEWILL) - American side Bay FC have pulled off a major transfer coup by securing the services of Nigerian international Asisat Oshoala. The 29-year-old forward joins from Spanish giants Barcelona Femení on a contract through 2026 with...
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Kwankwaso Factor in 2031 Thrust Middle Belt Heavyweights onto Tinubu’s Re-election Train

Incumbent President Bola Tinubu is the choice of the Middle Belt leaders for the 2027 poll, THEWILL gathered at the weekend. That is the story behind the photo ops with President Bola Tinubu on Friday, November 6, 2027, when leaders of the Middle Belt and North Central visited the Presidential Villa.
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