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UEFA’s 55 member associations will hold an emergency meeting later this week to discuss FIFA’s controversial proposal to sell stakes in its major competitions to external investors. The virtual meeting follows FIFA’s announcement of plans to establish a new commercial subsidiary that would manage its flagship tournaments, including the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cups […]
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The vice-president of the German Football Association (DFB), Hans-Joachim Watzke, has strongly criticised FIFA’s controversial proposal to sell stakes in its competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, describing the move as “an outright attack on football.” FIFA on Tuesday announced plans to establish a semi-private subsidiary that would sell part of its commercial interests in […]
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Spain defender Marc Cucurella has honoured World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente by getting a tattoo of the manager following Spain’s World Cup victory. Cucurella was part of the Spain squad that defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final earlier this month, with De la Fuente leading the team to international glory. The […]
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The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), and several leading football stakeholders have criticised FIFA’s reported plan to sell a stake in the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup and other competitions through a semi-private subsidiary. The proposal has triggered widespread opposition, with […]
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The return of Ipswich Town goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen has reignited interest in the tallest footballers to have featured in Premier League history. Standing at 2.06m (6ft 9in), the Dutch goalkeeper is now the tallest player ever registered in the Premier League, according to the league’s official records. The Premier League on Tuesday released an updated […]
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Super Falcons midfielder Esther Okoronkwo has attributed Nigeria’s shocking 3-2 defeat to debutants Malawi in their opening Group C match at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to the team’s sluggish start. The defending champions were tipped as favourites going into the encounter but were stunned by an inspired Malawi side led by […]
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Nigeria’s net foreign liability position increased by $7.5 billion to $90.2 billion in 2025 as foreign investors’ claims on Nigerian assets grew faster than the country’s investments abroad, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The increase reflects stronger foreign portfolio and direct investment liabilities, partially offset by growth in Nigeria’s external reserves and […]
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Nigeria’s banking sector recapitalisation will only achieve its intended purpose if the stronger capital base translates into tangible improvements in customers’ everyday banking experiences, the Chief Executive Officer of Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA), Foyinsola Akinjayeju, has said. Speaking on CNBC, Akinjayeju stressed that the true measure of the recapitalisation exercise should not be […]
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