After several weeks of investigation, FIFA has today announced the ban of former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales from the sport for three years for misconduct at the Women’s World Cup final where he forcibly kissed one of the Spanish female team players Jenni Hermoso on the lips at the trophy ceremony.“This case relates to the events that occurred during the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on 20 August 2023, for which Mr Rubiales had been provis...

Victor Osimhen, a striker from Nigeria, has been named a candidate for the 2023 Best FIFA Football Award.On Thursday, FIFA announced the names of the nominees.Osimhen won praise for his outstanding performances for Napoli in the 2022–23 season.The Nigerian international played 32 times for the Partenopei in league play, scoring 26 goals.The 24-year-old is also a candidate for the 2023 Ballon d'Or for Men.Osimhen will compete for the prize against players like Lionel...

Following his action during the celebration of the Spanish team after winning the recently concluded FIFA women's world cup, Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales has been provisionally suspended by FIFA for 90 days in the wake of the World Cup kissing row.The 46-year-old has refused to step down despite mounting pressure from within Spanish football and the government.He grabbed player Hermoso and kissed her on the lips during the awards ceremony following Spain's 1...