Former France midfielder Lassana Diarra has settled his long-running legal dispute with FIFA and the Belgian Football Association, ending a case that prompted significant changes to global football transfer regulations. Report on Monday said that Diarra had reached a comprehensive agreement with the parties involved in a legal battle valued at about 65 million euros...
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DR Congo-Chile Friendly Cancelled Over Ebola Concerns
Democratic Republic of Congo’s international friendly against Chile, scheduled for June 9 in Spain, has been cancelled after local authorities raised health concerns linked to an Ebola outbreak in the African nation. Juan Franco, mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion, signed a decree preventing the match from taking place, citing recommendations from Andalusia’s regional...
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South Africa’s Bafana Banana Depart For Mexico After Visa Delay
Bafana Bafana South Africa’s national football team departed for Mexico on Monday, a day later than planned after visa delays. The South African Football Association (SAFA) said the squad were scheduled to leave on Sunday but were held back at the last minute after it was discovered that four members of the set-up did not...
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Argentina Arrive In Kansas City Ahead Of World Cup
The team plane landed in the afternoon, carrying players, coaching staff and support personnel. Upon arrival, members of the delegation disembarked before boarding team buses that transported them to their hotel and training base.
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South Africa Demands Answers Over World Cup Visa Delays
South Africa’s sports minister has demanded an explanation from the country’s football association after visa issues delayed the national team’s departure to Mexico ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Gayton McKenzie said he had requested a report from the South African Football Association (SAFA) and called for action against those responsible for the disruption.”I need...
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France-born Bouaddi Cleared To Represent Morocco At World Cup
France-born midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has been cleared to play for Morocco less than a month before the start of the 2026 World Cup. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) said FIFA’s Status Chamber approved Bouaddi’s request to change his sporting nationality, making the 18-year-old immediately eligible to represent Morocco in international competitions. “This decision means...
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Ancelotti To Remain In Charge Of Brazil National Team Until 2030
Brazil football federation (CBF) has said Carlo Ancelotti will remain the coach of the national team until 2030, passing a vote of confidence before the World Cup. The contract renewal will put the 66-year-old Italian at the helm of the team “until the 2030 World Cup,” the CBF said in a statement. Ancelotti took over...
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Shakira, Burna Boy Unveil Official 2026 World Cup Anthem
Colombian pop star Shakira and Nigerian Grammy-winning Afrobeats singer Burna Boy are set to release “Dai Dai”, the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, on May 14. World football governing body FIFA selected the track as the tournament’s official anthem ahead of the competition, which will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and...
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Infantino Gets African Asian Backing Ahead FIFA Re-election
Gianni Infantino has received a major boost to his re-election hopes after African and Asian football bodies pledged their support ahead of the 2027 vote. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Asian Football Confederation both said they would back Infantino if he stands for a fourth term as head of FIFA. CAF said in...
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UEFA Ban Benfica Winger Over Discriminatory Conduct
UEFA banned Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni for six matches after a controversial incident in their Champions League clash against Real Madrid on February 17. The football governing body said that they had taken the decision to ban the Argentine “for discriminatory conduct”. Three of those matches are suspended for a two-year probationary period. UEFA said...
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