Mancini eyes World Cup glory with Italy

Italy are aiming for World Cup glory despite having to navigate a treacherous play-off path in order to get the 2022 tournament, with North Macedonia the first barrier standing in their way.

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Fifa and Uefa hand down bans to Russia

Russia has been expelled from the World Cup after being suspended from all international competitions "until further notice", Fifa and Uefa announced in a joint statement on Monday, while European football's governing body also ended its partnership with Russian energy giant Gazprom.

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Kenya, Zimbabwe suspended by Fifa for government interference
Kudakwashe Mahachi of Zimbabwe celebrates goal with teammates during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Afcon Finals football match between Zimbabwe and Guinea at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon on 18 January 2022 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Kenya, Zimbabwe suspended by Fifa for government interference

The Kenyan and Zimbabwean football federations were both suspended by Fifa on Thursday due to government interference with Fifa President Gianni Infanti saying that "they know what needs to be done for the suspension to be lifted".

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Ghana FA responds to Safa’s formal Fifa complaint

The Ghana Football Association has released an official statement in response to the South African Football Associations formal complaint to world football governing body Fifa regarding the controversial match between Bafana Bafana and Ghana.

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