FIFA President Gianni Infantino strongly dismissed allegations that during his tenure as UEFA General Secretary, a former girlfriend was paid six figures. The Daily Telegraph conducted an investigation, and FIFA rejected the allegations as “completely false and defamatory.” Although Continue Reading

Under the renowned striker Diego Forlán, Uruguay begins a new era. The former standout forward has been named head coach of both the senior and under-20 national teams by the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF). The 47-year-old Forrés instantly takes over as Marcelo Bielsa’s successor and begins his job with the U-20 team.   Forlán was […]Continue Reading

Argentina will not pressure Lionel Messi to play in the 2028 Copa America, with the decision resting entirely with the captain, according to Argentine Football Association (AFA) President Claudio Tapia. The 39-year-old has yet to announce his international future after helping Argentina reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with eight goals and four assists. […]Continue Reading

Ugandan football is mourning the death of David Owori, one of the country’s most celebrated footballers. He was 27 when he was attacked by robbers near his home in the capital, Kampala. The incident has triggered grief and anger across the country. Police said Owori was brutally beaten after resisting an attempt to steal his mobile […]Continue Reading

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has apologised after admitting mistakes over a controversial proposal to introduce private investment into the FIFA World Cup and other major FIFA competitions. However, he retained the backing of FIFA’s top executives following an emergency meeting in Rabat, Morocco. The meeting took place on Wednesday at FIFA’s Africa Office. Continue Reading