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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has maintained top spot in the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) Zone, according to the FIFA rankings released on Thursday. In the rankings, Uganda is placed 92nd with 124.15 points, 19th in Africa. Argentina still tops it with 1,858 points, while …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Under 20 Women’s team- the Queen Cranes –  will today start preparations ahead of the forthcoming third round FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier matches against Senegal. According to a statement from FUFA, at least 28 players have been summoned by coach …

Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | A series of all-time heights were reached in 2023 as the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) published Friday its International Transfer Snapshot. A total of 7.36 billion U.S. dollars was spent on transfer fees in the 2023 mid-year window from June 1 to September 1, …

Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | FIFA Foundation started its 2024 community program on Friday, aiming for positive changes from football around the world, especially to children and young people within the communities. According to reports from football’s world governing body, 114 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) were accepted onto the program in 2023. …

Sydney, Australia | Xinhua | A new name has been etched onto the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy as Spain became the fifth team to win the title after beating England 1-0 here on Sunday. Olga Carmona took center stage as her 29th-minute strike ensured that Spain become the second country …

Sydney, Australia | Xinhua | FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday that the 2023 Women’s World Cup is the best ever and has transformed the face of women’s football in general. “Today you have a very happy FIFA president in front of you,” Infantino noted at FIFA Women’s Football Convention …

Zurich, Switzerland | Xinhua | World football governing body FIFA announced on Friday that its Council has appointed the United States to host the first edition of 32-team Club World Cup in 2025. “[This is] because it would allow FIFA to maximise synergies with the delivery of the FIFA World Cup …

Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | The International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino met Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior on Thursday, saying that football cannot go on when there is discrimination. Infantino also met the Brazilian national team and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) President Ednaldo Rodrigues to discuss …

Canberra, Australia | Xinhua | The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has hit a major milestone, with ticket sales surpassing one million. FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday revealed that 1.03 million tickets have been sold for the ninth Women’s World Cup, to be held in Australia and New Zealand between …

Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | The International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) announced Friday to compensate 225 unpaid players in its third phase of the FIFA Fund for Football Players (FIFA FFP). The Fund provides financial support to players who have not been paid and have no chance of duly receiving …