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world18 days ago•5 min saved

Africans back Infantino as Argentina and Mexico rally behind FIFA amid rights controversy

Argentina and Mexico publicly back FIFA president Gianni Infantino after Africa’s CAF unanimously endorses him, signaling a widening split in global football governance over his controversial plan to privatize World Cup rights. FIFA apologized for missteps around the proposal and pledged to review the process, while Infantino faces continued opposition from UEFA and others; Norway’s federation has called for his resignation, and Croatia has withdrawn support. AFC members largely backed UEFA/CONCACAF, with some Asian nations supporting Infantino. The saga intensifies ahead of the March FIFA Congress in Morocco as the sport’s leadership battle grows more pronounced.

via Al Jazeera|

#argentina #caf #fifa

sports18 days ago•3 min saved

CAF Unanimously Supports Infantino as Africa Pushes for Governance Reforms in FIFA

CAF’s Executive Committee unanimously backs FIFA President Gianni Infantino, with Patrice Motsepe urging governance, transparency, and due process as Infantino defends controversial World Cup revenue plans and pursues re-election amid UEFA boycott threats.

via Al Jazeera|

#africa #caf #fifa

sports5 months ago•1 min saved

Senegal denounces CAF over 2025 AFCON title after walk-off ruling

CAF ruled that Senegal forfeited the 2025 AFCON final by walking off after a stoppage-time Moroccan penalty, awarding the title to Morocco; Senegalese officials, led by Augustin Senghor, condemn the decision as unjust and say they will appeal to CAS.

via BBC|

#afcon #caf #football

sports5 months ago•19 min saved

Senegal vows appeal after AFCON title is stripped from them

CAF stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco; Senegal denounces the move as illegal and deeply unjust and pledges to appeal, two months after their dramatic victory in Rabat and hero’s welcome in Dakar.

via AP News|

#afcon #appeal #caf

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Controversial CAF ruling on Afcon title sparks Africa-wide anger

CAF's appeals committee stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco, triggering anger across Africa and prompting critics to call the decision a setback for refereeing finality and CAF governance; observers expect CAS to reverse the ruling, underscoring a reputational test for Patrice Motsepe's presidency.

via The Guardian|

#afcon #caf #football-governance

sports5 months ago•4 min saved

Morocco Claims Afcon Title After Senegal Walkout Forfeit

CAF ruled Senegal forfeited the Africa Cup of Nations final for leaving the pitch in protest, awarding the title to hosts Morocco, prompting jubilant celebrations in Morocco and anger and appeals from Senegal, which plans to challenge the decision and call for investigations into CAF.

via BBC|

#afcon #caf #football

sports5 months ago•7 min saved

Senegal pushes for international probe as CAF hands title to Morocco after walk-off

Senegal rejects CAF’s ruling that stripped them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco following a stoppage-time penalty and a pitch protest; the FSF plans to appeal to CAS and has called for an independent international investigation into CAF, while FIFA condemned the walk-off and Ifab opened a review into protest-related decisions.

via BBC|

#afcon #caf #controversy

sports5 months ago•9 min saved

Morocco Crowned AFCON Champion After Senegal Forfeit Reversal

CAF's appeal board overturned Senegal's final win, declaring Morocco the 3-0 winner 57 days after the match, after ruling Senegal walked off in protest violated AFCON rules (Articles 82 and 84); Senegal could pursue CAS relief, and the decision comes amid broader scrutiny of officiating and penalties in the tournament.

via The New York Times|

#afcon-2025 #caf #forfeit

sports7 months ago•5 min saved

Football’s stormy AFCON final prompts calls for action from CAF

FIFA president Gianni Infantino urged CAF to take action after chaotic AFCON final where Senegal’s players briefly walked off in protest over a stoppage-time Morocco penalty; CAF and FRMF condemned the incidents and opened investigations, with potential disciplinary measures anticipated.

via The New York Times|

#afcon #caf #infantino