FIFA’s 2022 World Cup legacy fund to donate money to WHO, WTO and UNHCR
FIFA will give $50 million to the WHO, WTO and UNHCR as part of its Qatar World Cup legacy fund, football’s global governing body announced on Wednesday.
World Cup Sport News
Peter Obi hails Ugo Ugochukwu on historic FIA World Cup victory
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election Peter Obi has extended heartfelt congratulations to teenage motorsport sensation Ugo Ugochukwu Orlandi for his groundbreaking victory at the 71st Macau Grand Prix.
NFF urged to prepare Eagles for World Cup qualifiers
Former international, Sam Sodje has admonished the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and other sports stakeholders to put up their thinking caps to fully prepare the Super Eagles for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
FIFA urged to halt Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup vote
FIFA has been urged to halt a vote to hand Saudi Arabia hosting rights to the 2034 men's World Cup by human rights groups, amid fears many migrant workers will die unless there is credible reform.
England boss Thomas Tuchel says German passport will not stand in way of success
New England boss Thomas Tuchel apologised for having a German passport but insisted he was ready to prove wrong the critics who are against a foreign coach taking charge.
1990 World Cup icon Schillaci dies aged 59
Former Italy striker Salvatore “Toto” Schillaci, most famous for being top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, died on Wednesday at the age of 59.
Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes joins Burnley’s academy
Joao Mendes, son of Brazilian great Ronaldinho, has linked up with Championship club Burnley’s Under-21s squad.
Steve Clarke insists he did not ponder quitting Scotland job amid Euros fallout
Steve Clarke insisted he did not consider quitting as Scotland manager despite being heavily criticised in the aftermath of his team’s European Championship group-stage exit earlier this summer.