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Infantino’s retreat and football’s lingering governance problem
FIFA's abrupt retreat from selling a stake in its commercial operations to private investors exposes a deep, unresolved crisis over who truly owns and controls the future of…
Auctioning the soul of the World Cup
Fifa's controversial plan to sell stakes in its major competitions, including the World Cup, has ignited fierce opposition from confederations, national associations, and fans…
Ronaldo and Neymar: End of an era
As the 2026 Fifa World Cup dives into the quarter-final stage, the tournament has delivered drama, upsets, glaring controversies and unforgettable moments. Co-hosted by Canada,…
FIFA’s respectful evolution: Honoring faith on the global stage
FIFA has implemented a significant policy change, ensuring that Man of the Match trophies and award backdrops are free of alcoholic branding. This move respects the religious…
Fifa’s mandatory hydration breaks: Ruining football’s soul, one three-minute pause at a time
Fifa's mandatory three-minute hydration breaks are transforming football, eroding its continuous flow and turning it into segmented television content. This piece argues that…
The beautiful game stops at the border
Three dozen countries are banned from entering America in the year it is hosting the World Cup. Twenty-six of them are African. That’s half of Africa
CAF strips Senegal of 2025 Afcon title and Morocco declared official champions
Senegal’s 2025 Afcon title has been revoked and awarded to Morocco following a landmark ruling on Tuesday. The Senegalese Football Federation is set to challenge the move at the…
South Africa at the World Cup
Around this time 15 years ago, the entire nation was getting very excited about hosting the first-ever – and to this date, the only – FIFA World Cup to be held in Africa.…
In a world of hate, leverage sports to combat it
Sport is critical in curbing racial hatred and hate speech through continuous global awareness campaigns in tournaments such as the Fifa World Cup and the Olympics
Danny Jordaan: The dream sours
In this second of a two-part series, Luke Alfred looks at the fall of Danny Jordaan, previously lauded as the champion of football in post-apartheid South Africa
Tracking the amiable Mr Jordaan
In this, the first of a two-part series, Luke Alfred looks at the rise of Danny Jordaan, the champion of football in post-apartheid South Africa
Unlock South Africa’s potential in the global video gaming industry
The country’s revenue from the gaming industry was R7.3 billion in 2023. This can be increased by encouraging electronic sports and the development of local games as well as…
Is Brazil still the land of football?
The country is still the world’s top exporter of footballers, but they are bringing in less money
Stripes, swooshes get the boot at Afcon’s kit contest
The battle for Africa’s national shirt market has taken a new turn, with some of the raciest designs coming from continental brands
Controversial plays of ‘Jogo Bonito’ that fans love – but FIFA not so much
FIFA’s limitations have resulted in football becoming more boring and predictable