Luis Rubiales, resigns as Spanish FA President, over kissing scandal

Luis Rubiales has announced that he has resigned from his position as Spanish Football Association President and Vice President of the UEFA executive committee, following the scandal over him kissing Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso, at the Women’s World Cup Final. Luis Rubiales, Spanish…

Spanish FA calls urgent meeting amid pressure to sack president over World Cup kiss

Spain’s soccer federation is set to hold an urgent meeting on Monday, 28th August 2023, to evaluate the decision of the world governing body, FIFA, to suspend its president, Luis Rubiales, over allegations that he gave a player, Jennifer Hermoso, a non-consensual…

FIFA suspends Spanish FA President, Rubiales, for kissing player after World Cup finals

Football governing body, FIFA, on Saturday, 26th August 2023, suspended Spanish Football Federation President, Luis Rubiales, after they set up a disciplinary committee to probe a kissing incident between him and a member of the Spanish women’s football team, Jennifer Hermoso, at…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons, ranked 10th best team at 2023 Women’s World Cup

Super Falcons of Nigeria, have been ranked as the 10th best team at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, in the latest rankings released by the football governing body, FIFA, on Sunday, 20th August 2023, after Spain defeated England 1- 0 in the…

Super Eagles move to 39th position in FIFA world rankings

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have risen from 40th to 39th position in recent Federation International Football Association, FIFA rankings. FIFA, which is the world governing body revealed this development on Thursday, 29th June, 2023 through its official website. Super Eagles Nigeria…

FIFA removes Indonesia as host of U-20 world cup 2023

FIFA, the football governing body, has changed its plans to host the U-20 World cup in Indonesia following a meeting held on Wednesday, 29th March, 2023 between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of the Football Association of Indonesia, PSSI, Eric Thohir.…

Messi honored with “Baton of Football” statue – Photo 

Argentina’s superstar footballer and World Cup-winning captain, Lionel Messi, has been honored by the South American Football Federation- CONEMBOL with a life-size statue “Baton of Football” on Monday, 27th March, 2023. Leo Messi The footballer shared photos from the event on his…