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FIFA is investigating how celebrity chef Salt Bae gained “undue access” to Argentina’s on-pitch celebrations after the World Cup final. Salt Bae, the Turkish chef and social media presence whose real name is Nusret Gokce, posted several…

FIFA says it is set to establish two new Women’s Football tournaments. The world football governing body made this decision on Friday at its council meeting in Doha, Qatar. A statement on its website, the Olympic Games Women’s…

Morocco has been selected by FIFA to host the 2023 Club World Cup in February, while an expanded 32-team edition is set to launch in 2025. FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, made the announcement on Friday. The tournament will take place…

The famous official theme song for the historic 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has been ranked the catchiest football song. An Israeli event technology website, SeatPick, announced this recently. In what was a historic year for…

The world football body, FIFA, has banned England striker, Harry Kane, from wearing the ‘OneLove’ armband during the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. Kane has been threatened by FIFA that he would receive an instant yellow card if he walks…

World Cup host, Qatar, is pressuring FIFA to stop the sale of beer at the eight World Cup stadiums, according to reports. The sale of alcohol is strictly controlled in Qatar, but it is due to be available in the area immediately outside…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday in Nusa Dua issued a plea for a ceasefire in the ongoing war in Ukraine for the duration of this year’s World Cup in Qatar. Infantino made the plea while speaking during a lunch with leaders of…

Nigeria’s music star, Kizz Daniel has joined the list of superstar artistes that will perform at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Kizz Daniel is the second Nigerian artiste lined by FIFA to thrill fans at the global soccer fiesta.…

FIFA has written to 2022 World Cup participating teams urging them to focus on the football in Qatar and not let the sport be dragged into ideological or political “battles.” The letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the…

Holders and four-time champions the United States will face the Netherlands in the group phase of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The full list of the group stage matches after Saturday’s draw in Auckland are: Group A New Zealand…