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FIFA Initiates Disciplinary Proceedings Against Spanish Football Federation President for Post-World Cup Final Kiss

NAJ2023August 24, 2023December 28, 202405 mins

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), following his controversial on-field kiss with Spain star Jenni Hermoso after the Women’s World Cup final last weekend.

FIFA announces direct payment of 2023 World Cup prize money amid Super Falcons allowance controversy

NAJ2023August 2, 2023December 28, 202403 mins

In a significant move aimed at addressing long-standing allowance issues, FIFA, the global governing body for football, has declared that the prize money for the 2023 World Cup will be paid directly to the players, bypassing any third-party intermediaries. The announcement was made in a widely circulated video by FIFA Secretary-General Fatma Samoura. Samoura cited…