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FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Vice President Vittorio Montagliani posing with the official golden FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy on a white pedestal during a New York broadcast event. Image used for Sportxparte news.

Football’s Rebels Are Building A World Without Infantino, And This Time They Mean It

‎For ten years, Gianni Infantino has been the most powerful man in world football. ‎He arrived at FIFA in 2016 promising a new beginning after the...

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a prominent professional football referee from Somalia. He made significant global headlines in June 2026 after being controversially denied entry into the United States by customs officials, which forced him to miss out on officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Image used for Sportxparte news.

Champions League2 days ago

Omar Artan: How Somalia’s Referee Turned World Cup Heartbreak Into UEFA History

Somali referee ‎Omar Artan was supposed to make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ‎The Somali referee had already done the hard part. He had...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacting from the executive seating area during a football tournament match. Image used for Sportxparte news.

News1 week ago

Did Africa Save Gianni Infantino? Inside The FIFA Crisis Meeting That Kept Him In Power

‎Did Africa save Gianni Infantino? That question now sits at the centre of football’s latest political crisis after FIFA’s leadership emerged from an emergency meeting in...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin, who recently faced tension over a proposed investment plan. Image used for Sportxparte news.

African Football1 week ago

Why Europe’s Fight With FIFA Matters More To African Football Than You Think

‎The battle for football’s future is no longer taking place on the pitch. ‎It is unfolding inside boardrooms, federation headquarters and emergency meetings across Europe. And...

Gianni Infantino, the President of FIFA, speaking while Aleksander Čeferin, the President of UEFA, looks on with his arms crossed. Image used for Sportxparte news.

World Cup 20262 weeks ago

FIFA Wants to Sell The World Cup To Private Investors, And Europe Is Threatening To Boycott

‎The FIFA World Cup 2026 ended with unforgettable moments. ‎Spain lifted the trophy after a dominant tournament. Lamine Yamal became the youngest superstar to win football’s...

The graphic portrays the seven African countries that initially secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Following the conclusion of all group matches, the final count of African representatives to advance reached an unprecedented nine teams out of ten (Algeria, Cabo Verde, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, and South Africa). Image used for Sportxparte news.

African Football2 weeks ago

The Biggest Lie About African Football And How World Cup 2026 Finally Destroyed It

‎For decades, African football has carried a burden that no other footballing continent has been forced to shoulder. ‎It was never a lack of talent. It...

A graphic featuring three Morocco national football team players in red Puma jerseys with green trim: Eliesse Ben Seghir wearing number 14 on the left, captain Achraf Hakimi in the center wearing an armband, and Brahim Díaz on the right pointing to his crest, all set against a white background with the bold black text "SCARY." Image used for Sportxparte news.

African Football2 weeks ago

Morocco’s Football Revolution: How the Atlas Lions Built Africa’s New Football Superpower

‎For decades, African football searched for a blueprint capable of producing a genuine global powerhouse. ‎Nigeria had its golden generation. Cameroon conquered Olympic football. Ghana came...

Cape Verde national goalkeeper Josimar Dias, widely known as Vozinha, celebrating his iconic performance during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Image used for Sportxparte news.

African Football3 weeks ago

Africa’s World Cup Heroes Barely Had Time To Celebrate Before Everything Changed

‎The 2026 FIFA World Cup ended on Sunday with Spain lifting the trophy in New Jersey. While celebrations continued across Europe and South America, something equally...

The image captures a pivotal moment from the West Ham vs. Arsenal match played on May 10, 2026, where Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 victory. The stadium's big screen shows a VAR decision of "No Goal" following a foul by West Ham's Pablo (number 19) in the 99th minute. Image used for Sportxparte news.

Premier League3 months ago

Premier League Set To Reject VAR Expansion For Next Season

The Premier League is preparing to reject an expansion of VAR’s responsibilities for next season despite a regulatory change from the International Football Association Board (Ifab)....

Liverpool: Arne Slot Hails Salah As A Legend While Isak Closes In On Comeback

Premier League4 months ago

Liverpool Confirm Salah Return This Season After Injury Scare

‎Liverpool expects Mohamed Salah to feature again this season after scans showed his muscle injury is less serious than initially feared. ‎He was forced off during...