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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

What is better for Morocco... organizing the Africa Cup 2028 or the Club World Cup 2029?

Morocco is being considered as a strong candidate to host both the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2029 Club World Cup, leading to discussions about its strategic options.

Mar 4 • 07:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘There’s no turning back. Everything confirms the illegality committed,’ says Esteban Paz after the Attorney General's statement on FEF elections

Esteban Paz, a candidate for the presidency of the Ecuadorian Football Federation, stated that the Attorney General's announcement affirms the illegality of the electoral process amidst controversy over candidacy eligibility.

Mar 2 • 19:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The AFA's Rosadita: videos and photos reveal how money moved in boxes, bags, and backpacks

Footage and documentation reveal how funds were allegedly mismanaged within the Argentine Football Association, implicating key officials.

Mar 1 • 06:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Kováčik's (un)success, financial machinations, and a bizarre challenger. What was the SFZ electoral conference like?

The article discusses the recent electoral conference of the Slovak Football Association where Ján Kováčik was elected president amid controversies and bizarre incidents involving his opponent.

Feb 28 • 06:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Argentine football on strike: clubs and referees halt week 9 amid allegations and political criticism

Argentine football has come to a standstill as clubs and referees announce a total strike over judicial accusations against the Argentine Football Association.

Feb 25 • 21:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The General Inspection of Justice requested the appointment of official observers in the AFA to review the accounts

The General Inspection of Justice in Argentina has requested the appointment of official observers to the Argentine Football Association to verify financial records amid concerns of undisclosed funds.

Feb 25 • 17:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Blatter criticizes Infantino and describes FIFA as a "dictatorship"

Former FIFA president Joseph Blatter has condemned current president Gianni Infantino, labeling FIFA as a dictatorship under his leadership.

Feb 25 • 14:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Where Manchester City would have finished in best-ever season if hit with massive points deduction

Manchester City could have avoided relegation even if hit with a significant points deduction during their most successful Premier League season, pending the outcome of their ongoing financial breach case.

Feb 25 • 10:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Less than 100 days to the elections in San Lorenzo: candidates and venue chosen for voting

San Lorenzo is preparing for extraordinary elections on May 30, 2026, to fill a new board of directors after a previous mandate was frustrated.

Feb 24 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Challenge to the electoral process of the Ecuadorian Football Federation and the candidacy of Francisco Egas

A legal challenge has been filed against the electoral process and the candidacy of Francisco Egas for the Ecuadorian Football Federation.

Feb 23 • 16:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

European Leagues Demand Measures for Revenue Sharing and Calendar

European leagues have convened to discuss priorities for revenue distribution and the health of domestic football in Europe.

Feb 21 • 14:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Elections at Emelec: Everything You Need to Know About the Electoral Process of the Blue Team

Emelec will hold elections on February 21, 2026, amid controversy regarding a match rescheduling and the need for more than half of registered members to vote for the results to be valid.

Feb 20 • 15:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The AFA questioned the Justice's decision to call Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia for questioning

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) criticized a judge's decision to summon its president Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia and other officials over alleged financial misconduct.

Feb 20 • 14:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The FEF heading to elections: Esteban Paz and Francisco Egas, the trajectory of both leaders amid the debate on law and statutes

The Ecuadorian Football Federation elections will occur on March 17, with Esteban Paz and Francisco Egas as the main candidates, prompting discussions about legal frameworks surrounding the elections.

Feb 19 • 21:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Elections will take place in the FEF, but the consequences could arise when registering the board, warns Deputy Minister of Sports

Elections for the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) are set for March 17, but past controversies might influence the outcome and legitimacy of the process.

Feb 19 • 18:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Esteban Paz, regarding Liga de Quito: 'If I have to sit with an opponent, I will'

Esteban Paz, a historic former leader of Liga de Quito, has announced his candidacy for the Ecuadorian Football Federation elections and discussed his willingness to engage with political opponents.

Feb 18 • 21:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Francisco Egas and the statutory reform that would open the door to his new reelection in the FEF

Francisco Egas may seek reelection as president of the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) due to a recently approved statutory reform clarifying the presidency term limits.

Feb 18 • 19:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

They ask Prosecutor Casal to order the prosecutors to withdraw from the AFA's internal courts

The Civil Association for Equality and Justice is urging Prosecutor Eduardo Casal to withdraw prosecutors from the internal disciplinary court of the Argentine Football Association due to concerns over conflicts of interest.

Feb 18 • 19:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

HNS commented after the indictment against Tomislav Svetina was raised

The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) acknowledges the indictment against Tomislav Svetina for abuse of position and authority and will monitor the case closely.

Feb 17 • 18:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Indictment Raised Against Former Secretary General of HNS

An indictment has been raised against Tomislav Svetina, the former secretary general of the Croatian Football Federation, for allegedly manipulating his re-election as president of the Zagreb Football Association.

Feb 16 • 17:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Barcelona escalates against "double standards" of Spanish refereeing

Barcelona has officially complained to the Spanish Football Federation regarding repeated refereeing errors that they deem unfair and inconsistent.

Feb 14 • 13:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Ligue1+ is fighting for its survival, a lifeline for French football

The Ligue1+ platform is crucial for the financial stability of French football, but the loss of broadcasting rights for the 2026 World Cup poses a significant threat to its survival.

Feb 13 • 19:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

TV Rights: "This latest upheaval shows the necessity of this governance reform," emphasizes the president of the FFF, Philippe Diallo

Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation, addresses the ongoing crisis in French professional football amid the resignation of LFP Media chief Nicolas de Tavernost, highlighting the urgent need for governance reform.

Feb 12 • 20:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rafael Verduga and Darwin Palacios would integrate Esteban Paz's list to preside over the Ecuadorian Football Federation

Esteban Paz is running for the presidency of the Ecuadorian Football Federation, with Rafael Verduga and Darwin Palacios as potential candidates to join his list.

Feb 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Real Madrid and UEFA sign peace after five years of disputes over the Super League

Real Madrid and UEFA have reached an agreement to end their five-year conflict over the Super League project, emphasizing the importance of sustainable football governance.

Feb 11 • 14:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Who is Xavier Alvarez Henriques, detained in the Goleada case, which also involves his brothers Aquiles and Antonio, president of Barcelona SC?

Xavier Alvarez Henriques, who was detained alongside his brothers in the Goleada case, is the lesser-known figure within a family closely linked to Ecuador's football and local governance.

Feb 10 • 17:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A Silencing That Stuns

The article discusses the alleged corruption within the Argentine Football Association (AFA), highlighting the lack of accountability and the complicity among club leaders and the governing body.

Feb 10 • 04:10 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Marco Branca: "Decades late, but those who profit from fandom must disappear"

Marco Branca critiques the current state of Italian football, emphasizing the need for modernization and better facilities compared to English standards.

Feb 9 • 23:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

After the riots, the Syrian Federation imposes strict penalties against the Omayyad Club

The Syrian Football Federation has imposed a ban on the Omayyad Club from playing any matches in Idlib following violent incidents during a recent match.

Feb 7 • 09:40 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Sports

20+8 Football Associations Unite Against Inappropriate Lanoua

A meeting of football associations in northern suburbs focused on the unsuitability of Stephane Lanoua for the presidency of KED, uniting 20 associations and eight more against his leadership.

Jan 9 • 19:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Sports

Why Does No One Win Against FIFA? The Example of Gabon Says It All

The article explores the challenges and complexities surrounding FIFA's authority in football, using Gabon's experience as a case study.

Jan 9 • 13:03 UTC

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