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Fifa

IOC boss Kirsty Coventry hails Milano-Cortina Winter Games as a success

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - IOC Press Conference - Milan, Italy - February 20, 2026 IOC President Kirsty Coventry during the Press Conference REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - IOC Press Conference - Milan, Italy - February 20, 2026 IOC President Kirsty Coventry during the Press Conference REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

IOC chief Coventry says unaware of Infantino's presence at Board of Peace meeting, will look into matter

FIFA president Gianni Infantino attends the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
FIFA president Gianni Infantino attends the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

FIFA and Board of Peace to support Gaza reconstruction through football

A screen displays an image of FIFA and Board of Peace flags, during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
A screen displays an image of FIFA and Board of Peace flags, during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

All World Cup matches sold out, says FIFA’s Gianni Infantino

Fifa president Gianni Infantino looking on at the end of the women’s singles final match at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha on Feb 14, 2026.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino looking on at the end of the women’s singles final match at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha on Feb 14, 2026.

Vinicius Jr earns Champions League win for Real, in match marred by racism row

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr with coach Alvaro Arbeloa and Aurelien Tchouameni, as the Feb 17 match against Benfica was stopped due to racist chants.
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr with coach Alvaro Arbeloa and Aurelien Tchouameni, as the Feb 17 match against Benfica was stopped due to racist chants.

UEFA chief opposes staging domestic league matches abroad

Soccer Football - 50th Ordinary UEFA Congress - Brussels Expo, Brussels, Belgium - February 12, 2026 UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin during the event REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
Soccer Football - 50th Ordinary UEFA Congress - Brussels Expo, Brussels, Belgium - February 12, 2026 UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin during the event REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

World Cup ticket prices skyrocket on FIFA resale site

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Dec 29 defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that organisers had received a record 150 million requests for tickets.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Dec 29 defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that organisers had received a record 150 million requests for tickets.

Jozy Altidore says World Cup will prove critics wrong as football aims to match Super Bowl buzz

Jul 17, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, USA; Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore (17) celebrates after scoring a goal against Orlando City during the second half at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 17, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, USA; Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore (17) celebrates after scoring a goal against Orlando City during the second half at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Welsh footballer Kai Whitmore, who has Singaporean heritage, in talks to join Young Lions

dgsoc12 - Kai Whitmore, whose grandfather was born in Singapore, is hoping to represent the Lions


Credit: Courtesy of Kai Whitmore
dgsoc12 - Kai Whitmore, whose grandfather was born in Singapore, is hoping to represent the Lions


Credit: Courtesy of Kai Whitmore

FIFA president Gianni Infantino favours ending Russia ban

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attending the FIFA Women's Champions Cup in London.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attending the FIFA Women's Champions Cup in London.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.