Who is Omar Artan? The referee for PSG vs Aston Villa in UEFA Super Cup Aston Villa and PSG do battle in the UEFA Super Cup with a celebrity ref of sorts taking charge of the match FourFourTwo · Aug 12
‘If He Is Gone’—Donald Trump Fires Warning at Power Bloc Moving Against FIFA’s Gianni Infantino UEFA, AFC and Concacaf are moving towards ousting the FIFA president. Sports Illustrated · Aug 11
Uefa, Concacaf and AFC push for Infantino to quit and discuss rival competitions Uefa, the Asian Football Confederation and Concacaf will push for Gianni Infantino to resign after writing an open letter calling for ‘leadership that serves football, not seeks to command it’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 10
Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semi-finals and World Cup A triumphant night for north Africa ended on Saturday with hosts Morocco and Algeria reaching the Women's Africa of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals and the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Radio France Internationale · Aug 9
Who is supporting Gianni Infantino? Every country’s stance on Fifa president crisis Italy is the latest to withdraw their endorsement of Infantino after his botched World Cup sell-off plan The Independent UK · Aug 7
Argentina Confirm Position on Gianni Infantino As Divide Over FIFA President Grows Infantino’s failed World Cup plan has left soccer facing an uncertain future. Sports Illustrated · Aug 7
Afcon’s biennial switch cost African governing body deal worth more than $1bn A deal worth at least $1bn in secured income over eight years was abandoned by the Confederation of African Football because the governing body decided to switch the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial to a four-yearly event The Guardian - UK · Aug 7
Gianni Infantino gets a lifeline with African support; UEFA retains FIFA boycott threat African football leaders unanimously backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino's leadership. This support offers a boost as he seeks a fourth term in office. However, UEFA reaffirmed its boycott, citing unmet conditions for returning to FIFA competitions. FIFA apologized for mistakes in a World Cup commercial rights proposal. The organization will… The Economic Times · Aug 7
The Fifa family: which confederations could support Infantino or turn against him? The president is under increasing scrutiny following his World Cup sell-off plan. We look at each confederation’s relationship with the governing body The Guardian - UK · Aug 4
Why the USMNT’s Folarin Balogun World Cup Scandal Is Far From Over The future of FIFA president Gianni Infantino is wrapped up in the ongoing quest for clarity over Balogun. Sports Illustrated · Aug 2
Does Uefa have support to block Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off? What we know Uefa has received support from Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation following it’s decision to boycott the World Cup The Independent UK · Jul 31
FIFA President Responds to World Cup Boycott Threat With Secret ‘Accelerated Launch’ Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in FIFA’s biggest competitions is reportedly already very advanced. Sports Illustrated · Jul 30
Fifa wants more money for its members but that does not guarantee investment Asia and Africa are bastions of support for Gianni Infantino but Fifa’s money has not always been well spent in the regions The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations appeal date set at Court of Arbitration for Sport Senegal were judged to have forfeited the final against Morocco by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) The Independent UK · Jul 24
The National (Scotland) · Jul 24 Senegal learn appeal date for Africa Cup of Nations verdict after Morocco storm Senegal’s appeal against the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title will be heard on October 8.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4 For all Cape Verde’s heroics, Africa’s World Cup could and perhaps should have been better Egypt and Morocco are in the last 16 after shootouts, but Africa’s pyramid appears to be getting broader rather than much higher
Bored Panda · Jul 1 Boss Sends An Email Expressing His Disappointment After Employees Refused To Fall For His Bait-And-Switch Many people do charity work out of the kindness of their hearts, expecting nothing in return. However, some organizations ask their staff to volunteer on specific projects, so they reimburse them for their work. It’s a way of motivating people because they can’t choose when and where to be altruistic.…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30 Plan to expand Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams is rejected A plan to expand the men’s Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams has been voted down, the Guardian has learned
Sports Lens · Jun 23 Senegal vs Iraq World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks Senegal vs Iraq meet at BMO Field with both sides eliminated. Our World Cup 2026 Group I prediction backs Senegal to win a dead rubber in Toronto.
The Guardian - US · Jun 22 Norway 3-2 Senegal: World Cup 2026 – as it happened Erling Haaland scored twice, leading Norway to their second victory of the tournament and securing their place in the knockout stage
The Guardian - US · Jun 22 African teams have a point to prove at this World Cup. How are they faring? There are twice as many teams from Caf at this World Cup than in 2022, but their results so far have been hit and miss
Sports Lens · Jun 22 Curacao vs Cote d'Ivoire Predictions: World Cup 2026 Group E Cote d'Ivoire enter as heavy favorites at Lincoln Financial Field, conceding zero goals across six qualifiers. Our pick and best odds inside.
Evening Standard · Jun 19 Ayyoub Bouaddi: Arsenal handed boost for £70m transfer as historic AFCON decision is made Good news for Arsenal as they look to win the race for talented midfielder
Sports Lens · Jun 18 New Zealand vs Egypt World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks Egypt enter as -159 favorites at BC Place, backed by an unbeaten qualifying run and Salah's firepower. Our New Zealand vs Egypt World Cup 2026 predictions lean Pharaohs.
Sports Lens · Jun 16 Scotland vs Morocco World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets Scotland lead Group C after beating Haiti, but Morocco are favored at -130 at Gillette Stadium. Our pick, predictions, and betting breakdown for June 19.