Moroccan airlines to buy 150 aircrafts worth $25bln
Moroccan airlines, Royal Air Maroc, is seeking to buy 150 aircrafts worth around $25 billion, said the company's…
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Spain wins FIFA Women’s World Cup for first time
Spanish women made history on Sunday after they secured their place as world champions and won the FIFA Women's…
Morocco’s Benzina makes history with hijab at Women’s World Cup
Morocco’s Nouhaila Benzina became the first senior-level Women’s World Cup player to compete in Hijab.
Hannah Dingley becomes 1st female head coach in English men’s professional football
English football club, Forest Green Rovers, has made Hannah Dingley as its interim head coach this Tuesday, making…
QNB Group names TikToker Khaby Lame official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 brand ambassador
QNB Group announced on Wednesday that TikToker sensation Khabane "Khaby" Lame will be the bank's official FIFA…
Egypt’s Football Association to receive $500,000 as part of FIFA coronavirus relief
Egypt’s Football Association (EFA) is expected to receive $500,000 as part of coronavirus relief fund announced by…
Ramadan Sobhi says resuming European career a priority after loan extension
Ahly's influential winger Ramadan Sobhi said resuming his European career is his priority after FIFA's recent…
Nicaraguan Football Federation apologises for FIFA best awards controversy
The Nicaraguan Football Federation (Fenifut) has apologised for questioning the authenticity of the FIFA Best…
Salah, Ronaldo, and Modric on FIFA player of the year shortlist
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah along with Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric have been nominated as finalists for…
Cuper ranks 11 highest paid coach at World Cup 2018
Out of 32 national teams , Egyptian national team’s technical director Hector Cuper ranked 11 in the best paid…
Egypt remained in 31st place in FIFA rating for December
Egypt has remained in the 31st place in FIFA's monthly global football rankings, FIFA stated in its website.…
Egypt’s Zamalek may lose points in league if ex Brazilian player is not paid due…
FIFA has sent a formal letter to Egyptian football club Zamalek ordering its management to immediately pay the…
Egypt still leads Africa in FIFA rankings despite dropping one place
Out-of-action Egypt fell one spot to 25th place in the FIFA global rankings this month, although the drop has not…
Egypt says hasn’t requested FIFA strip Qatar of 2022 World Cup
The Egyptian Football Association has not sent any requests to FIFA, world soccer's governing body, demanding that…
Egypt to stay top of FIFA’s Africa rankings
Egypt has moved into the top 20 of the FIFA world rankings for the first time since January 2011. Back then, the…
FIFA official Abou-Reida elected Egyptian FA president
FIFA executive committee member Hani Abou-Reida has been elected the new president of the Egyptian Football…
FIFA names Fatma Samoura as first female secretary general
FIFA named an African woman with no experience in soccer administration as its second most powerful official on…
FIFA threatens to suspend Egypt over court ruling
World governing body FIFA has threatened to suspend the Egyptian Football Association following a court ruling to…
Panama Papers: Swiss police raid UEFA as FIFA’s Infantino suspected
Swiss police raided the European soccer body UEFA on Wednesday to seize information about a contract disclosed in…
Egypt is heavily interested in hosting 2020 Futsal World Cup
Egypt has expressed its interest to host the 2020 Futsal World Cup, world governing body FIFA said on Tuesday. The…
Citigroup receives subpoena from U.S. attorney in FIFA probe
Citigroup Inc. said it received a subpoena from the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York…
U.S. authorities question Citigroup about transactions in FIFA corruption probe
Citigroup Inc said it has received questions from U.S. federal authorities investigating the role of financial…
FIFA elects Gianni Infantino as new president following Blatter
Fifa has elected Gianni Infantino, a European football administrator born just six miles from Sepp Blatter, as its…
FIFA’s Blatter is still being paid his salary despite ban from world soccer
FIFA's Sepp Blatter may have been banned for eight years from the game but he is still receiving his president's…
Barcelona star Messi wins fifth Ballon d’Or award
Lionel Messi reclaimed the FIFA Ballon d'Or award for the world player of the year on Monday, after watching his…
FIFA bans Blatter, Platini from soccer for 8 years
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, two of the most powerful figures in global soccer, were barred from the sport for…
FIFA’s ex-president Blatter in Hospital after ‘small breakdown’
Suspended Fifa president Sepp Blatter is in hospital after what has been called a "small emotional breakdown".…
Coke, McDonald’s join sponsor call for FIFA’s Blatter to resign
Major soccer sponsors on Friday issued coordinated calls for the immediate resignation of FIFA president Sepp…
For Blatter, Swiss raid shows FIFA probe moving closer to home
Since the explosive indictments and arrests of international soccer officials in May, FIFA President Sepp Blatter…
FIFA’s Vice-president charged in Cayman Island’s Corruption Case
Suspended FIFA vice-president and CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb, already facing charges in soccer's global…
United States seeks Extradition of 7 FIFA Officials from Switzerland
U.S. officials have requested the extradition of seven high-ranking FIFA officials arrested in Switzerland in May.…
FIFA suspends 2026 World Cup’s Bidding Process
Fifa has postponed the bidding process for the 2026 World Cup in light of the ongoing investigations into the award…
After Blatter’s Resignation, FIFA chooses His Successor
Scandal-hit FIFA will hold an extraordinary executive committee meeting in July to discuss dates for the election…
Russia, Qatar might lose their World Cups
Russia and Qatar could be stripped of their World Cup hosting rights if evidence emerges of bribery in the…
Dubai Stocks Lead Mideast Slump as Qatar Extends Retreat on FIFA
Dubai stocks led declines across most Middle East equity markets as investors took advantage of a four-day rally to…
FIFA’s Warner demanded $7m Bribe from Egypt to Host World Cup 2010
The latest allegations of corruption to hit Fifa are coming from Egypt, who lost the bid to host the 2010 World Cup…
After getting 133 Votes, FIFA’s Sepp Blatter resigns amid Bribery Scandal
Amid a bribery scandal that involved top executives of world soccer's governing body, FIFA's President Sepp Blatter…
For the Fifth Time, Blatter wins FIFA’s Presidency, Prince Ali withdraws
The corruption crisis engulfing FIFA failed to topple Sepp Blatter on Friday as he was elected president for a…
FIFA Faces Calls to Delay Election as UEFA Threatens Boycott
Europe’s soccer governing body UEFA called upon FIFA to delay its presidential election and threatened to boycott…
UPDATE: FIFA Officials charged with Racketeering, Wire Fraud, Money Laundering
FIFA's six officials -including 2 VPs- who arrested on Wednesday, are charged with racketeering, wire fraud and…