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October 27, 2023

Tonali could play for Newcastle on Saturday despite 10-month ban

Tonali found himself at the centre of a probe during October’s international break into breaches of betting rules. 

Sandro Tonali
October 10, 2023

FIFA appoints referees for Eagles, Mozambique friendly match

The Eagles are expected to start arriving at their Penina Hotel and Resort, Portimao, on Tuesday.

Super Eagles pose for a group photograph
September 2, 2023

My FIFA ban ends in August 2024; I’ve learnt my lesson, says Siasia

Recall that in 2019, FIFA handed a life ban from all football-related activities to Siasia and fined him $50,000.

Samson Siasia
August 29, 2023

Kissing Scandal: Rubiales’ mother on hunger strike in locked church to protest ‘witch-hunt’ of FA chief

According to the TV report, she wants to continue the strike “day and night” until “justice is served.”

Luis Rubiales
August 27, 2023

Luis Rubiales: Spanish FA activates ‘sexual violence protocol’ over Hermoso’s kissing scandal

We (FIFA) decided today to provisionally suspend Mr. Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities at national and international level,” the statement said.

Luis Rubiales
August 26, 2023

FIFA suspends Spanish FA chief Rubiales over Hermoso kiss

“A social assassination is taking place,” the 46-year-old added.

Luis Rubiales
August 24, 2023

Luis Rubiales: Spanish football president to resign on Friday as FIFA opens proceedings over kissing saga

“Rubiales will resign tomorrow,” Spanish football expert Guillem Balague wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Luis Rubiales
August 21, 2023

‘There are idiots everywhere’ in Spain, says FA chief criticised for kissing female player

“It is a form of sexual assault that we women suffer every day and that has been invisible until now.”

Luis Rubiales kissing Jennifer Hermoso
August 18, 2023

FIFA president Infantino calls for ‘full equality’ in football tournaments

Infantino urged the world to go for full equality and “not just equal pay in the World Cup, which is a slogan that comes up every now and then.”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
August 10, 2023

FIFA punishes England’s James with two-game ban for stamping on Nigeria’s Alozie

FIFA extended the red card two-game ban after the disciplinary committee considered the gravity of the 21-year-old decision to stamp on Alozie during the match.

Lauran James stamping on Alozie (Credit: FIFA)