FIFA Ranking: Super Falcons Retain 36th Spot Globally, Remain 1st in Africa

Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, the Super Falcons, have retained their 36th position in the latest global ranking by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association. The Falcons also maintained their position as the top-ranked women’s football team in Africa, according to the ranking released today. This ranking follows their disappointing performance at the recently concluded…

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FIFA Condemns Attack on Turkish Referee

FIFA chief, Gianni Infantino on Tuesday, called the attack on a Turkish football referee by the president of top-flight club Ankaragucu “totally unacceptable”. The Turkish football federation suspended all leagues indefinitely after referee Halil Umut Meler was punched by Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca after Monday’s 1-1 draw with Caykur Rizespor. Infantino condemned the attack in…

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Australia Leaves 2034 World Cup Bid for Saudi

Australia decided today against bidding for the 2034 football World Cup, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as the favourite to host the event. Football Australia pulled its bid on the October 31 deadline after the Asian Football Confederation threw its weight behind Saudi Arabia. “We have explored the opportunity to bid to host the FIFA World…

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FIFA Opens Disciplinary Proceedings Against Spanish Boss Over Kiss

FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales on Thursday after the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the Women’s World Cup final last weekend. “The FIFA disciplinary committee informed Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish Football Association, today that it is opening disciplinary proceedings against him based…

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