Also known as: Mr Wenger
Arsène Wenger — oversees FIFA's 2026 World Cup Technical Study Group and publicly opposed the Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal.
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The Ghanaian Times
FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development and former Arsenal mentor Arsene Wenger will join some of the Coaches who were behind the success of Africa’s national teams at the FIFA World Cup 2026, including Cabo Verde’s Bubista, Egypt’s Hossam Hassan and DR Congo’s Sébastien Desa …
Wenger, others line-up for CAF Strategy Conference Panel DiscussionJoy Online
… On October 9, there will also be a review of the 2026 World Cup to which the national team coach of every African association has been invited, led by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who is now FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development. …
Infantino invited to African summit as he faces challenge to FIFA leadershipJoy Online
… Like Arsene Wenger before him, Arteta is categorically the most influential figure, certainly from a football perspective, at the club. …
Arsenal close to finalising new contract for ArtetaJoy Online
… Their defeat was the biggest in the Community Shield since 2014, when Arsène Wenger’s Arsenal also beat Pellegrini’s City 3-0.
Arsenal cruise to Community Shield win against disappointing Man CityJoy Online
… Others who were critical opted not to tender their resignations, such as Grafstrom, chief of global football development Arsene Wenger and chief operating officer Kevin Lamour. …
Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa presidentJoy Online
… Fifa’s chief of global football development Arsene Wenger, secretary general Mattias Grafstrom, and Prince Ali, president of the Jordanian Football Association, all made clear their opposition to Infantino’s Fifa Forward Enterprise. …
Infantino calls executive meeting as criticism mountsJoy Online
… This latest escalation extends a difficult relationship between Fifa and Uefa, which responded angrily to attempts to host the World Cup every two years when the idea was floated by former Arsenal manager and Fifa’s current chief of global football development Arsene Wenger in 20 …
FIFA offers $40m if nations back controversial planJoy Online
… This latest escalation extends a difficult relationship between Fifa and Uefa, which responded angrily to attempts to host the World Cup every two years when the idea was floated by former Arsenal manager and Fifa’s current chief of global football development Arsene Wenger in 20 …
Fifa offers $40m if nations back controversial planJoy Online
… This latest escalation extends a difficult relationship between Fifa and Uefa, which responded angrily to attempts to host the World Cup every two years when the idea was floated by former Arsenal manager and Fifa’s current chief of global football development Arsene Wenger in 20 …
UEFA World Cup boycott may be raised over FIFA planDaily Guide
… It is Arsenal’s first league title since the famous “Invincibles” campaign under legendary former manager Arsène Wenger during the 2003-04 season. …
Arsenal Crowned Premier League Champions After 22-Year WaitArsène Wenger and coaches from Cabo Verde, Egypt, and DR Congo will discuss African football development and the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the CAF Strategy Conference in Cabo Verde, where nine of Africa's ten World Cup participants advanced to the Knockout Stages.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Arsène Wenger and coaches from Cabo Verde, Egypt, and DR Congo will discuss African football development and the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the CAF Strategy Conference in Cabo Verde, where nine of Africa's ten World Cup participants advanced to the Knockout Stages.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been invited by the Confederation of African Football to attend a Strategy Conference in Cape Verde on October 7 and 8. CAF's executive committee and a number of African football associations have expressed support for Infantino, who faces a potential challenge to his leadership in next year's presidential election following fierce opposition to his proposal to sell a stake in FIFA competitions to private investors.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal are close to finalising a new contract with manager Mikel Arteta, with well-placed sources indicating discussions have progressed and full confidence among those involved that he will renew. Once signed, Arteta can expect to become one of the best-paid managers in world football, with Arsenal committed to significantly improving on his current deal worth £10m a season plus an extra £5m upon Champions League qualification.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3–0 in the Community Shield final at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Goals from Calafiori, Havertz, and Odegaard gave the Premier League champions their 18th Community Shield title and second trophy in four months.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologised for "errors" in controversial proposals to sell stakes in competitions to private investors, but retained his position after receiving backing from FIFA's management board at a meeting in Morocco. UEFA and others had criticised the Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal as opaque, but Infantino and secretary general Mattias Grafstrom sent a letter to FIFA members sincerely apologising and committing that such errors "will not happen again."
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Gianni Infantino, Fifa's president, has called an executive meeting in Morocco after facing widespread criticism of his plan to sell off the organisation's commercial and event operations. Senior Fifa officials including Arsene Wenger, Mattias Grafstrom, and Prince Ali have publicly opposed the Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to 211 member associations offering $40m if they back his plan to sell stakes in major competitions, including the World Cup, with a 19 September deadline for access to an initial $20m. UEFA accused FIFA of using football to enrich themselves and their friends.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations offering $40m in exchange for backing his plan to sell stakes in major competitions like the World Cup through a new commercial subsidiary. The plan, which could raise $10bn and has drawn quick condemnation from multiple regions, sets a 19 September deadline for nations to accept and receive an initial $20m.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA's proposal to create a commercial subsidiary to run major competitions including the World Cup and sell stakes to external investors has prompted UEFA's 55 member associations to call an emergency meeting to discuss a potential plan of action, including the possibility of a boycott.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal F.C. have been crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City drew 1-1 against AFC Bournemouth. Manager Mikel Arteta's side ended their wait for a domestic title with a consistent and dominant campaign since the 2003-04 season.
21 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Arsenal were confirmed as Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth, ending the north London club's 22-year title drought. It is Arsenal's first league title since 2003-04 and could be the start of a historic season if they win the Champions League final against Paris St Germain on May 30.
21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has been appointed to FIFA's Technical Study Group for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The group, led by former Swiss goalkeeper Pascal Zuberbühler under Arsène Wenger's oversight, will provide detailed tactical and technical analysis across all 104 matches.
13 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has been named to FIFA's Technical Study Group for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The TSG, guided by Arsène Wenger, will provide analysis of all matches and develop understanding of the game across the world.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →