Tag: FIFA
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Chelsea legend, Drogba regrets not playing in FIFA competition
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has said he regrets not playing in the FIFA Club World Cup for Chelsea. Drogba, however, said it felt good to see his former side lift the trophy in 2021. Chelsea qualified for the Club World Cup by lifting the UEFA Champions League under former manager Thomas Tuchel. “I would…
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EPL: It’s so tough – Man City star threatens to retire over FIFA, UEFA decisions
Manchester City centre-back, Manuel Akanji has said he might be retiring at the age of 30. The player said this while complaining about the gruelling football schedule. The Switzerland International joins a long list of players to complain about the ever-increasing number of football matches played by teams every season. The UEFA Champions League’s new format is…
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All they care about is money – Kevin De Bruyne slams FIFA, UEFA
Manchester City midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne has spoken out against the demanding schedule this season. The Belgium international is worried about the number of games players will participate in this season. The former Chelsea midfielder specifically criticized FIFA and UEFA for adding more fixtures. De Bruyne’s Manchester City team is expected to compete on all…
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FIFA bans AFCON top scorer, cancels two 2026 WCQ wins
FIFA has declared that Emilio Nsue, the top scorer at the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, was never eligible to play for Equatorial Guinea throughout his 11-year international career. In a detailed verdict released on Monday, the world football governing body annulled two wins Equatorial Guinea recorded in their 2026 World Cup qualifying matches in…
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Nigeria abandoned me – Samson Siasia opens up on what FIFA told NFF about him
Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has claimed that Nigeria abandoned him at the time of need. Siasia said this while opening up on what FIFA told the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, about him. He also hits out at the NFF for their lackadaisical attitude during the period when FIFA was investigating him for match-fixing.…