Tag: FIFA
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FIFA has sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a March 21, 2025 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. South Africa must forfeit the match 3-0 in Lesotho’s favour, pay a fine of 10,000 Swiss francs (£9,000), while Mokoena received a warning. FIFA said the decision, based on breaches…
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Ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana of South Africa next week, the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein has been approved to host the fixture by FIFA and CAF, reports PUNCH Sports Extra. There had been concerns about the pitch conditions at the stadium, leading to uncertainty…
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned recent incidents of racial abuse during German Cup matches and the Premier League opener, calling them “unacceptable.” During the German matches, a player was racially abused by spectators, leading to match disruptions and apologies from the clubs involved. Similarly, Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo was racially attacked during a Premier League…
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Reports from ESPN and TUDN’Mexico have revealed Las Vegas will host the 2026 World Cup draw on December 5 at The Sphere, a 17,500-seat venue with a massive screen. The event will determine the 12 groups of four teams for the expanded 48-team tournament hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Recall Las Vegas…
