Swiss prosecutors close criminal case against FIFA president Gianni Infantino
FIFA has announced the closure of criminal proceedings against its president Gianni Infantino over meetings he had with Switzerland's former Attorney General.
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New African super league kicks off to full house but with watered down format
PARIS : The African Football League, a new continental super league competition involving eight teams, kicked off to a capacity 60,000-strong crowd in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania on Friday with home side Simba drawing 2-2 with Africa's most successful team Al Ahly of Egypt.
Saudi 2034 World Cup bid boosted by full AFC support, FIFA’s Asian tournament pledge
GENEVA: Saudi Arabia’s FIFA-favored bid to host the men’s World Cup in 2034 passed on Wednesday one of the few barriers left in what seems an inevitable win. One week after revealing talks with Australia about bidding to co-host the 2034 World Cup, Indonesian soccer leader Erick Thohir said his federation is now with Saudi Arabia. Thohir’s change of plan was detailed in a statement on the Indonesian soccer federation website hours before an online meeting of the Asian Football Confederation, whose 47 members include Australia, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, FIFA President Gianni Infantino urged AFC members to “be united for the 2034 World Cup.” Infantino has long been a close ally of Saudi soccer and the kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and FIFA’s surprise decision two weeks ago to fast-track bidding for the 2034 men’s tournament was seen as favorable for them. AFC members responded quickly to Infantino’s urging and the Japan federation proposed united support behind the Saudi bid backed by Uzbekistan, Lebanon and India. “Japan has a plan to host the FIFA World Cup by 2050 but now it’s time for Asia to get united and make a single bid (for 2034),” Japanese federation official Tsuneyasu Miyamoto said, praising Saudi Arabia for a “long football history, massive passion and a wonderful vision for 2034.” Australian officials did not take part in the online discussion. After an initial technical problem connecting to the meeting, Saudi federation president Yasser al Misehal said: “It’s always known that Asia is always united.” “We have been overwhelmed by a huge number of supporting letters, announcements from all over the world.
Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup Bid Boosted After This Decision
One week after revealing talks with Australia about bidding to co-host the 2034 World Cup, Indonesian soccer leader Erick Thohir said on Wednesday that his federation now supports Saudi Arabia. Thohir's change of plan was detailed in a statement on the Indonesian soccer federation website hours before an online meeting of the Asian Football Confederation, whose 47 members include Australia, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, FIFA President Gianni Infantino urged AFC members to "be united for the 2034 World Cup."
FIFA president Infantino offers condolences in letter to Israel and Palestine FAs
:FIFA president Gianni Infantino wrote to the Israel and Palestine Football Associations on Friday, offering his condolences over the "horrendous violence" in the past week in a conflict that has taken over 2,700 lives so far.
Sukazi backs PSL decision to block Sundowns' participation in the African Football League
The Premier Soccer League's (PSL) staunchest critic agrees with how it handled Mamelodi Sundowns' invitation to take part in the lucrative African Football League (AFL).
Morocco, five others to co-host 2030 World Cup
The 2030 World Cup will be held across six countries in three continents, World Football governing body, FIFA, confirmed yesterday. Spain, Portugal and Morocco have been named as the co-hosts, with the opening three matches taking place in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
Piala Dunia 2030 Bakal Digelar di 6 Negara
Piala Dunia 2030 bakal digelar di enam negara. Spanyol, Portugal, dan Maroko jadi tuan rumah utama tapi laga awal bakal digelar di Uruguay, Argentina, dan Paraguay.