FIFA

FIFA upholds Luis Rubiales’ three-year ban from football as he loses his appeal over the Jenni Hermoso ‘kiss-gate’ scandal

by

[ad_1] Shamed former Spanish football president, Luis Rubiales has lost his appeal against the three-year ban on all football-related activities he was dealt with by FIFA.      A statement from FIFA read: ‘Amongst other considerations, the appeal committee was comfortably satisfied that Mr Rubiales behaved in a manner contrary to the principles enshrined under article … Read more

FIFA bans Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales from football for three years after forced kiss on Jenni Hermoso

by

[ad_1]   Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has been banned from all football related activities by FIFA in response to a controversy on August 20, 2023, during the medal ceremony of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Rubiales, then president of the RFEF, kissed the Spanish national team player, … Read more

Nigeria could host FIFA World Cup In 40 Years – Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Idah Peterside

by

[ad_1] Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Idah Peterside, says Nigeria would be ready to host the World Cup in the next 40 years, adding that economic and sporting stability is necessary to host such an event. Nigeria last hosted a global football tournament back in 2009, which was the U-17 FIFA World Cup with Switzerland emerging … Read more