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FIFA fines Ghana 5,000 Swiss Francs for Baba Yara Stadium misconduct

FIFA fines Ghana 5,000 Swiss Francs for Baba Yara Stadium misconduct

The Disciplinary Committee of FIFA has imposed a fine of Five Thousand Swiss Francs on Ghana for breach of Article 17 & 58 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code 2023 Edition. According to FIFA, there was

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European Super League: UEFA and FIFA rules banning breakaway league unlawful, says court

European Super League: UEFA and FIFA rules banning breakaway league unlawful, says court

Uefa and Fifa rules banning clubs joining breakaway competitions like the European Super League are unlawful, the European Court of Justice has ruled. It had been claimed by the ESL and its backers, A22, that

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Ex-Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales given three-year ban by FIFA

Ex-Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales given three-year ban by FIFA

Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has been banned from all football-related activities for three years by Fifa. Rubiales kissed forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips following Spain's Women's World Cup final win over

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Sandro Tonali’s 10-month ban begins after it is extended worldwide by FIFA

Sandro Tonali’s 10-month ban begins after it is extended worldwide by FIFA

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has begun his 10-month ban from football after Fifa extended the ban worldwide. The 23-year-old was banned by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on Thursday for breaching betting rules. It means Tonali

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulates President Simeon-Okraku on re-election

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulates President Simeon-Okraku on re-election

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku on his re-election as President of the Ghana Football Association. President Simeon-Okraku was re-elected by delegates on Thursday, October 5, 2023, as he polled 117 of

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Football is uniting a divided world – FIFA President Infantino

Football is uniting a divided world – FIFA President Infantino

President Gianni Infantino says FIFA will use the 2030 World Cup to unite the world and to celebrate together the beautiful game. President Infantino was speaking on the heels of the Executive Council meeting on

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GFA gets FIFA approval to buy $100,000 worth of footballs for Regional League Clubs

GFA gets FIFA approval to buy $100,000 worth of footballs for Regional League Clubs

FIFA has approved the GFA’s request to invest $100,000 into the acquisition of footballs for Regional Football Development. At the 29th Session of the GFA Congress, GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku announced the decision

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FIFA Secretary General to step down from role after 7 years

FIFA Secretary General to step down from role after 7 years

Fatma Samoura is to step down after seven years as FIFA’s secretary general to spend more time with her family. Appointed in 2016, the 60-year-old will oversee this year’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and

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FIFA unveils 2026 World Cup logo

FIFA unveils 2026 World Cup logo

On a hot evening in Los Angeles, from the picturesque Griffith Observatory overlooking the Hollywood sign, FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed the branding for the 2026 World Cup. It’s a landmark date in the build-up

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Argentina to face FIFA charges over Qatar final chaos

Argentina to face FIFA charges over Qatar final chaos

World football federation FIFA has launched disciplinary action against Argentina for “offensive behaviour” and “fair play violations” during and in the immediate aftermath of their World Cup-winning defeat of France in Qatar. The AFA has