The FAI withdraw support for Infantino with strong statement
Good news! The Football Association of Ireland have withdrawn its supports for the FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s re-election. The FAI sent a letter of support earlier in the year, but following a meeting they have decided to rescined it, and have written to FIFA explaining their decision. A strong statement from the FAI reads: “The […]
3 days ago
FIFA ‘make final decision’ on banning country from World Cup
They are on ‘Trump’s travel list ban’ FIFA have reportedly made a decision to ban a country from the World Cup – that is on Donald Trump’s travel ban list. The tournament, which is set to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States this summer, features 48 different teams, for the first time […]
7 months ago
FIFA’s ‘cheap’ World Cup ticket announcement has not gone down well
This has not gone down well. Following severe backlash, FIFA have announced new ‘Supporter Entry Tier’ World Cup tickets for qualified teams. These tickets will cost £45 ($60) and will be available for each of the 104 games at next summer’s tournament, including the final. They will be distributed to the football organisations for each […]
8 months ago
Man United, Liverpool and Man City have been stripped of their world champion status by FIFA
The likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona have lost their titles too. Chelsea stunned the football world last weekend as they dismantled European champions PSG 3-0 in the inaugural Club World Cup final in New York City. The shocking result was eventually overshadowed after the final whistle as US President Trump massively overstepped the boundaries […]
1 year ago
Island nation nine times bigger than UK has been banned from the World Cup
57,000 fans will be crestfallen The World Cup has officially blocked the nation of Greenland from competing. Larger than the whole of Western Europe, 81% of this Arctic territory belonging to Denmark is sheeted by ice. According to reports, the country was recently informed it cannot join the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean […]
1 year ago
Jamie Carragher’s son James receives first international call-up
Carragher’s son James is set to represent Malta. Jamie Carragher’s son James has been called up to the Malta squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The Wigan Athletic defender has earned his first international call-up after his performances for the League One side this season. Carragher, 22, was born in England, but qualifies for […]
1 year ago