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Lesufi steps in as SAFA avoid R5m fine

Aware of the risk posed by government inference in football affairs, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi on Sunday stepped in to mediate a way forward in the stand-off between Banyana Banyana and the South African Football Association (SAFA).

Former Royal AM striker Samir Nurkovic

EXCLUSIVE: Royal AM face FIFA ban following Samir Nurkovic request

SABC Sport can exclusively reveal striker Samir Nurkovic has now formally made a request to FIFA to charge Royal AM.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino

How FIFPro brokered the FIFA Women’s World Cup payment structure

Global football players union FIFPro prides itself in having brokered the historic deal that will see footballers returning from the FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and Australia with generous bank balances.

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Four African teams involved as FIFA confirm United States will host expanded Club World Cup in 2025

The United States will host FIFA's new, expanded Club World Cup in 2025, football's global governing body has announced.

CAF Confederation Cup, 1st Preliminary Round - Leg 2: Royal AM v Mbabane Highlanders

Royal AM facing FIFA ban after missing R12m payment deadline

DStv Premiership side Royal AM are in hot water and face a hefty FIFA sanction after missing the deadline to pay striker Samir Nurkovic and his representatives – a sum understood to be around R12-million.

Samir Nurkovic of Royal AM

How Royal AM lost Samir Nurkovic's FIFA case

Royal AM presented a “weak argument” devoid of facts in their efforts to have striker Samir Nurkovic’s claim at FIFA dismissed, the player’s lawyer has told SABC Sport.