Tag: Fifa
FIFA appoints Nigerian, Ayodeji Olarinoye, doping control officer
A former medical doctor in the Nigerian U-17 football team, Dr Ayodeji Olarinoye, has been appointed Doping Control Officer (DCO) by the world football...
FIFA testing yellow cards for coaches
Football’s ruling body FIFA is testing three possible new rules including yellow cards
for coaches at youth tournaments, according to Deputy Secretary-General Zvonimir Boban.
Boban told...
Almost 1.7m World Cup tickets sold after latest sales stage –...
FIFA says almost 1.7 million tickets have been sold for the World Cup in Russia after
some 400,000 were snapped up in the latest sales...
6,000 volunteers to work in Moscow during FIFA world cup –...
A total of 6,000 volunteers will work in Moscow during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, set to be held across Russia from June 14...
FIFA snubs Premier League referees for World Cup
There will be no Premier League referees at the 2018 World Cup in Russia for the first time in 80 years.
FIFA has announced 99 referees and assistants for...
FIFA names 36 referees and 63 assistants for World Cup
Felix Brych of Germany, who officiated last season’s UEFA Champions League final match between Real Madrid and Juventus, is among 36 referees named on...
World Cup host, Russia, under investigation by FIFA
FIFA is investigating alleged racist abuse directed at French players by Russia fans during a pre-World Cup friendly between the countries.
A Reuters photographer at pitch level...
FIFA President Infantino promises “fair, transparent” 2026 bidding process
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has described the bid process for the 2026 World Cup as “fair, objective and transparent” after the global football body...
FIFA women’s rankings: Germany drop to third, Nigeria now 38th as...
Germany dropped out of the top two in the FIFA women’s rankings for the first time since 2009 after a poor run of results...
FIFA applaud Super Eagles’ bond
World football governing body, FIFA, have saluted Super Eagles' harmony ahead of the international friendly with Poland.
Nigeria face the European giants on Friday in...