The Latest Breaking News from Fifa

A fashionably late kick-off for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

More or less two years after the start of the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, voilà number 34 in Cote d'Ivoire. Utterly logical for a biennial event – but in the wild, wacky world of African football, this one is late.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 12, 2024

Olympics brings on its first beer brand as a global sponsor — Budweiser's AB InBev

The International Olympic Committee has signed the first beer brand in the 40-year history of a sponsorship program that earns billions of dollars for the organization and international sports

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024

Fifa Best Awards: How to watch and who is on 2024 shortlist

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are up for the men’s award while Aitana Bonmati, Jenni Hermoso and Linda Caicedo are shortlisted for the women’s prize

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024

German Football Legend Franz Beckenbauer Has Died Aged 78

Legend Franz Beckenbauer, who left a unique imprint on German football as player, captain and coach, has died at the age of 78, the German football association said Monday.

International Business Times · Jan 8, 2024

Beckenbauer The Stylish Kaiser Who Ruled German Football

Franz Beckenbauer, an iconic German player and later coach with a knack for leading his teams to greatness, has died at the age of 78.

International Business Times · Jan 8, 2024

Franz Beckenbauer, World Cup-winning captain and manager, dies aged 78

Franz Beckenbauer, widely regarded as one of the finest footballers of all time, has died

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024

Feel the burnout: the curse of too much football can only be cured by player power

Overworked footballers deliver lower quality games and put themselves at risk – it is time to expect some pushback

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024

UEFA set to ‘lose power’ but will football’s Super League take off?

Will the league overcome its own challenges and successfully launch after a court ruling questioning UEFA’s powers?

Al Jazeera · Jan 7, 2024

Morocco are favourites to win Afcon – can they repeat World Cup heroics?

After historic run to the semi-finals in Qatar, the Atlas Lions are in shaky form and face determined opposition

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2024

Celtic star Luis Palma at centre of bitter transfer row

Celtic star Luis Palma at centre of bitter transfer row as FIFA are alerted.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2024