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3 days ago

Fifa transfer rules may breach EU regulations, says adviser

Fifa's player transfer rules may breach EU regulations by hindering player contracts and club competition. [ more ]

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FIFA confirm details of new Club World Cup, but tournament is set to create scheduling headaches for Chelsea & Manchester City and 80-game seasons for some players

FIFA has confirmed details of a new Club World Cup set to feature 32 teams, with the inaugural tournament taking place in the United States in 2025.

European teams will supply 12 of the 32 teams, with the remaining teams qualifying from other confederations. [ more ]

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Pep, Hayes finalists for FIFA The Best awards

Sarina Wiegman, Emma Hayes, and Pep Guardiola are among the finalists for FIFA's The Best coaching awards.

Wiegman is the current holder of the women's coach award and led England to the Women's World Cup final. [ more ]

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U.S. and Mexico Drop Bid to Host 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup

The U.S. Soccer Federation and Mexican counterpart withdrew joint bid to host 2027 Women's World Cup, focusing on 2031 to seek equal FIFA investment in men's and women's tournaments. [ more ]

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3 days ago

Zambia's women could be barred from football at Olympics after Fifa steps in

Fifa threatened Zambia's football association with suspension due to money-laundering accusations against its president, potentially impacting women's Olympic participation. [ more ]

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FIFA seals closer Saudi ties with Aramco deal

FIFA confirmed a sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabia's Aramco, strengthening ties from their selection as the 2034 World Cup host. [ more ]

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Supreme Court allows Relevent antitrust suit

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed a soccer promoter's antitrust lawsuit against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation to proceed. [ more ]

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FIFA Said to Be Close to TV Deal With Apple for New Tournament

FIFA is close to an agreement with Apple for worldwide TV rights for a new tournament in the US, potentially only accessible through Apple TV+. [ more ]

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Samuel Eto'o claims he is victim of Caf campaign before match-fixing hearing

Samuel Eto'o accuses CAF general secretary of breaching FIFA's code of ethics in match-fixing investigation. [ more ]

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Calendar getting to tipping point' with bigger Club World Cup, Masters warns

Fifa needs to consult domestic leagues over tournament expansions and calendar changes. [ more ]

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What Apple's reported move for FIFA's Club World Cup streaming rights means for the new tournament and beyond

Apple is close to securing worldwide television rights for the FIFA Club World Cup, a significant move into live sports with a deal potentially worth over $1 billion. [ more ]

The Verge

Apple might be the streaming home of soccer's next big tournament

Apple is close to securing worldwide rights for an expanded Club World Cup in 2025, worth over $1 billion, adding to their sports streaming portfolio. [ more ]

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FIFA's revamped Club World Cup in tatters after Liverpool, Manchester United and Barcelona omissions

The positive impact of the revitalized Club World Cup tournament by FIFA in 2025 will be significant. [ more ]

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Barca's Champions League exit sends Atletico to Club World Cup

Atletico Madrid secures Club World Cup spot after Barcelona's Champions League exit. [ more ]

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CAF: Dates for 2025 AFCON finals still unclear

The dates for the next Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are uncertain due to a potential clash with the new-look Club World Cup.

Previous tournaments have faced date changes due to concerns over weather and the COVID-19 pandemic.

CAF is still discussing the dates with FIFA and may move the tournament to avoid direct clashes with the Club World Cup. [ more ]

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"Push back - against UEFA and FIFA" - Former Premier League CEO urges revolt

Player welfare is a hot topic among top-level coaches, like Guardiola, who feel the scheduling demands are excessive. [ more ]

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Barca fined for fans' Nazi salutes, racist gestures

Barcelona fined for Nazi salutes and racist gestures by fans at a Champions League game. [ more ]

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Barcelona & Real Madrid consider legal action against UEFA & FIFA after latest Super League ruling

Barcelona and Real Madrid are considering taking legal action against UEFA and FIFA over the failure to launch the Super League and potential damages.

The collapse of the Super League has altered the available funds and market terms for any new loan, making compensation claims more difficult. [ more ]

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FIFA has a history of banning countries for human rights violations. It's stayed silent on Israel

The Israeli men's national soccer team is on the verge of qualifying for the Euro 2024 tournament.

Advocacy campaigns are calling for FIFA and UEFA to suspend Israel from competitions due to allegations of human rights violations. [ more ]

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They Run the World's Biggest Sports, and They Don't Want to Leave

Aleksander Ceferin, president of European soccer's governing body, UEFA, is seeking to extend his term in office beyond what he initially promised.

Ceferin and FIFA president Gianni Infantino are both pushing for rule changes that would allow them to stay in their positions for longer periods of time. [ more ]

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The European Super League case has woken up a sleeping giant

The Court of Justice of the European Union's ruling in the European Super League case will have profound consequences for sports federations and their organization

The ruling challenges the role and powers of FIFA and UEFA [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Fifa court deal could open way for European league matches in US

FIFA considering changes to policy on league matches in other countries.

Agreement between FIFA and promoter Relevent Sports to dismiss lawsuit, pending policy considerations. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Relevent settles with FIFA on antitrust lawsuit

Relevent Sports settled antitrust lawsuit with FIFA regarding holding matches outside home territory, now allowed to bring European matches to the US.

The settlement does not affect Relevent's claims against the US Soccer Federation, Inc. (USSF). [ more ]

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CNL final stopped twice due to anti-gay chants

Anti-gay chants led to the suspension of the United States-Mexico Concacaf Nations League final match for the second consecutive year.

Concacaf and FIFA have taken disciplinary actions against discriminatory behavior from fans during matches. [ more ]

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Ten years to go: key questions facing Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup

Host country uncertainty despite Fifa's bidding process

Human rights challenges in Saudi Arabia as the World Cup host [ more ]

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North Korea cancels World Cup qualifier against Japan

North Korea abruptly cancels 2026 World Cup qualifying match with Japan, prompting search for alternative venue.

AFC informed of match cancellation by North Korea due to unforeseen circumstances, leaving fate of fixture to Fifa committees. [ more ]

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Palestinians call for FIFA to ban Israel's football team amid war on Gaza

FIFA criticized for inaction on Israel issue amid Gaza conflict

Iceland's coach expresses concerns over playing Israel during conflict [ more ]

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Biden administration sides with promoter, says lawsuit over FIFA policy should go to trial

The Biden administration supports an antitrust suit against FIFA and USSF regarding hosting league matches in the US.

Relevent Sports' legal battle against FIFA and USSF sheds light on the strict policies governing league matches. [ more ]

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Biden admin backs antitrust trial for FIFA, USSF

The Biden administration sided with a promoter in the antitrust suit against FIFA and USSF, urging the Supreme Court to allow the case to proceed to trial.

The U.S. government's brief emphasized that the USSF was not acting independently but was a participating member in adopting and enforcing the policy regarding hosting league matches. [ more ]

The Nation

Palestine Shows Up for FIFA. FIFA Turns Its Back on Palestine.

Infantino's contradictory statements on inclusivity

FIFA's selective response to conflicts [ more ]

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FIFA gives Infantino 33% pay rise worth $4.6m

FIFA raised Gianni Infantino's salary by 33% to over $4.67 million, including a $1.87 million bonus.

Infantino was re-elected unopposed for an extended presidency and continues preparations for upcoming World Cups. [ more ]

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FIFA: U17 WC to be held annually, 1st 5 in Qatar

The FIFA Under-17 World Cup will be held annually with an expanded 48-team format.

The decision reflects the growing influence of the Middle East and North Africa region in soccer. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Referee Welch to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Rebecca Welch to be inducted into National Football Museum's Hall of Fame.

Welch's groundbreaking achievements as a referee in the football league. [ more ]

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IFAB drops blue cards for sin-bin trials

IFAB decided not to introduce a new blue card for sin bins after backlash.

FIFA was frustrated with IFAB for planning an announcement about the blue card before AGM. [ more ]

Soccer News

FIFA president Gianni Infantino shows the red card to blue cards - Soccer News

FIFA president rejects blue card for sin bin trial at elite level

IFAB postponed sin bin trial due to negative reaction to blue card announcement [ more ]

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Sin-bin trials set to be approved without blue cards

Idea of using blue cards likely to be ditched

Sin-bin trials to be discussed at the meeting [ more ]

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Sources: Referees' body calls off blue card trial

The introduction of a new blue card as part of trials of sin bins in professional football has been postponed by the International Football Association Board (IFAB).

FIFA has distanced itself from the reports of a blue card, stating that any such trials should be limited to testing at lower levels. [ more ]

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Football's lawmakers set to ditch blue cards from sin bin trials after furore - Soccer News

Blue cards are being dropped from sin bin trials in football.

Trials for temporary dismissals will continue but at lower levels. [ more ]

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Former FIFA referee understands fans blue card concern but urges patience - Soccer News

Fans concerned over blue card introduction in football

Blue card trial to combat dissent in the game [ more ]

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French players' union weigh up legal action over 'insane' international calendar - Soccer News

The French footballers' union is considering legal action over changes to football's international calendar.

The union claims FIFA introduced a 32-team Club World Cup without proper consultation and is driven by a thirst for money. [ more ]

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Rubiales' 3-year FIFA ban upheld on appeal

FIFA has upheld the three-year ban on former Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales for his behavior after the Women's World Cup final.

Rubiales kissed a player on the lips, grabbed his crotch, and threw another player over his shoulder, resulting in the ban.

The ban could be appealed again at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and Rubiales may also stand trial for his actions. [ more ]

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FIFA: Teams should 'forfeit' for racist fan chants

Teams whose fans engage in racist abuse should be made to forfeit

FIFA president supports automatic defeat, worldwide stadium bans, and criminal charges for racists [ more ]

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Gianni Infantino calls for automatic forfeit when fans commit racist abuse - Soccer News

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called for automatic forfeits for teams whose fans commit racist abuse.

Infantino also called for worldwide stadium bans and criminal charges for racists. [ more ]

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Hermoso on Rubiales case: It made me stronger

Jenni Hermoso shares her journey of strength after being dropped from the national team post-World Cup win.

Hermoso expressed her emotions on being left out but emphasized the importance of moving forward and playing in finals. [ more ]

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The 5 Most Famous FIFA YouTubers | The Best Content Creators

FIFA YouTubers have become online stars with huge subscriber numbers and fan following.

Success in FIFA YouTube is based on talent, humor, and engagement with fans. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Mead and Miedema to consult Fifa on ACL injuries

England forward Beth Mead and her Arsenal team-mate Vivianne Miedema are collaborating with Fifa to share insights on ACL injuries.

Injuries like ACL tears are a significant concern in women's football with high-profile players like Mead, Miedema, Sam Kerr, and Mia Fishel affected. [ more ]

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FIFA Doesn't Seem to Know the Difference Between New York and New Jersey Where It's About to Host a World Cup Final

FIFA is facing issues acknowledging that the 2026 World Cup final will be in New Jersey, not New York City.

MetLife Stadium, which is in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is still considered part of the New York metropolitan area. [ more ]

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FIFA 2026 World Cup final goes to New York-New Jersey

New York-New Jersey to host final match of 2026 Men's World Cup

Matches can deliver a super-sized economic boost to host cities [ more ]

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The 2026 World Cup final will take place at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium

The 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.

The tournament will expand to include 48 teams and will be hosted across three countries: the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. [ more ]

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2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

The 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19.

Mexico City's Estadio Azteca will host the tournament opener on June 11. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Why SoFi might be odd stadium out for 2026 World Cup final

Southern California will find out which games it will host for the 2026 World Cup this weekend.

Reports suggest that the final may be held in AT&T Stadium in Texas instead of SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. [ more ]

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World Cups bring scrutiny on hosts' human rights and that includes the US

Fifa's human rights strategy for World Cups will be tested with the choice of host city for the 2026 final.

AT&T Stadium in Texas and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey are the two venues being considered for the final. [ more ]

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Infantino: Let computers decide transfer fees

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested using an algorithm to set football transfer fees.

The idea is aimed at increasing transparency and helping stakeholders in the transfer system. [ more ]

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Computer says no - but Lyon claim FIFA says yes to Said Benrahma move - Soccer News

Lyon are confident that FIFA will authorize the loan signing of West Ham's Said Benrahma despite a deadline-day setback.

Lyon has provided proof to FIFA that they entered the necessary information in the transfer portal, and FIFA is reviewing the transfer requests for both Benrahma and Pablo Fornals. [ more ]

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FIFA Convictions Are Imperiled by Questions of U.S. Overreach

The corruption case involving FIFA officials is at risk of falling apart due to questions about whether U.S. prosecutors overreached their authority.

Former soccer officials are arguing that the bribery schemes they were convicted for are no longer considered a crime in the United States.

The vacated convictions have emboldened the defendants to ask for their records to be cleared and their money returned. [ more ]

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Rubiales loses Fifa appeal against three-year ban

Former Spanish football federation president, Luis Rubiales, has lost his appeal against a three-year ban from football-related activities by Fifa.

Rubiales stepped down from his role in September after kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain's Women's World Cup final win against England. [ more ]

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No significant consequences for racism - PFA chair

Football players believe the authorities are not taking sufficient action to address racism in the game.

There is a call for real, consistent, and significant consequences for racist abuse, for both individuals and clubs. [ more ]

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FIFA's Infantino calls for automatic forfeits for teams over racist abuse

FIFA President Gianni Infantino calls for worldwide stadium bans and automatic forfeits for teams whose supporters engage in racist behavior.

Infantino emphasizes the need for education in schools to combat racism and discrimination. [ more ]

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AC Milan

Serie A: Milan, Maignan walk off pitch amid racist abuse DW 01/21/2024

AC Milan and goalkeeper Mike Maignan walked off the field in protest after being subjected to racist abuse by Udinese fans.

FIFA suggested implementing a forfeit rule for clubs whose fans misbehave. [ more ]

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Infantino wants tougher action on racism

FIFA president calls for automatic forfeit of games for teams whose fans commit racist abuse

Infantino also calls for worldwide stadium bans and criminal charges for racists [ more ]

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FIFA president says teams should forfeit if fans are racist after incidents on Saturday

FIFA president Gianni Infantino calls for teams with racist fans to automatically forfeit games.

Infantino advocates for stricter measures including stadium bans and criminal charges for racists. [ more ]

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Gianni Infantino calls for automatic forfeit when fans commit racist abuse

FIFA president calls for automatic forfeit for teams whose fans commit racist abuse

Infantino wants harsher punishments for racism in football [ more ]

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Fifa yet to act on investigator's advice to suspend president of Gabon's FA

Fifa has not acted on an independent investigator's recommendation to suspend the president of the Gabonese football association.

The president could face up to three years in prison for not reporting alleged sexual abuse by coaches in Gabon.

There is no suggestion that the president himself has been accused of sexual abuse. [ more ]

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Norwegian FA president urges Fifa to publish report on Qatar World Cup

Lise Klaveness, president of the Norwegian Football Federation, is urging FIFA to publish its report on possible human rights failings at the Qatar World Cup.

Klaveness argues that FIFA's lack of transparency over the report's publication reflects a broader problem within the organization. [ more ]

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Most surprising votes from The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023

Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati won the Best FIFA Men's and Women's Player awards.

There were some surprising votes in the awards, potentially influenced by biases. [ more ]

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Ederson wins 2023 The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper award

Manchester City and Brazil goalkeeper Ederson has won the 2023 The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper award.

Ederson had an outstanding season with Manchester City, helping the team win the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Fifa extends Overmars ban to global game

Marc Overmars has been given a global ban by FIFA after being suspended from holding a post in Dutch football.

Overmars was banned by an independent Dutch sports tribunal for two years, with one year suspended, due to inappropriate messages sent to female colleagues. [ more ]

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Brazil, Argentina fined for Maracana fan brawl

FIFA fines Brazilian and Argentine federations for brawl between fans prior to World Cup qualifying game.

Brazil fined 50,000 Swiss Francs for failure to maintain law and order, Argentina fined 20,000 Swiss Francs for lack of order or discipline. [ more ]

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FIFA backs embattled CBF president Rodrigues

FIFA has backed the Brazilian soccer confederation president, Ednaldo Rodrigues, after he was reinstated following a court ruling.

FIFA threatened to suspend Brazil from all international competitions due to the court ruling that dismissed Rodrigues. [ more ]

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FIFA suspends new agent regulations as court fights move forward

FIFA has suspended most of its new FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) due to legal challenges.

The regulations imposed new obligations and restrictions on football agents, including caps on commissions, but these have been found to be unlawful restraints of trade. [ more ]

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FIFA temporarily suspends new agent rules

FIFA has temporarily suspended its new agent regulations (FFAR) worldwide until a decision from the European Court of Justice.

Agents had previously lost an appeal in July against the new regulations, which included caps on transfer commissions and licensing exams for agents.

Injunctions in Germany and Spain temporarily stopped the implementation of certain regulations, and FIFA has initiated appeal proceedings in Germany against the injunction. [ more ]

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PFA says players 'ready to take legal action' over congested fixture lists

(Image credit: Getty Images) Footballers are ready to "take a strong stance" including legal action over the demands of congested fixture lists, according to the players union.

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Saudi Arabia's 2034 ambitious World Cup plans force Fifa into leap of faith

Saudi Arabia's Neom project, a proposed host city for the 2034 World Cup, is a massive infrastructural project that is still in progress and cannot be fully assessed.

FIFA may be taking a leap of faith in approving Saudi Arabia's bid, as the country's status as the sole bidder for the tournament may give them leeway in their bid submission. [ more ]

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FIFA warns Brazil over court intervention in CBF

FIFA warned Brazil on Sunday it could suspend its national teams and clubs from international competitions if an intervention by its football federation (CBF) leads to the election of a new president in January.

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Anger at Fifa for its Women's World Cup tax exemption when players had to pay

Fifa has been heavily criticised for negotiating an eightandahalfyear tax exemption for the 2023 Women's World Cup when the players in Australia ended up paying 32.5% of their match fee income to the country's tax office (ATO).

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Bavarian Podcast Works S624: Could the European Super League be the end of Bayern Munich and the Bundesliga? + How football is changing + Dortmund's epic collapse

The Bundesliga may be on break this week but that doesn't mean the drama will stop.

BBC Sport

First 32-team Club World Cup to be played in US

Fifa has announced that the first 32-team Club World Cup will be played in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025.

The tournament will feature clubs from all six confederations, with 12 teams from Europe automatically qualifying. [ more ]

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29-day FIFA Club World Cup in U.S. set for '25

FIFA's revamped Club World Cup will be played from June 15 to July 13, 2025, featuring 32 teams.

A new Intercontinental Cup will be played annually from next year, with the UEFA Champions League winner participating. [ more ]

Soccer News

FIFA criticised over player welfare following expanded Club World Cup plan - Soccer News

FIFA's plans for an expanded Club World Cup show disregard for player welfare

Concerns are raised about the scheduling and size of the tournament [ more ]

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FIFA: Player agent fees reach record $888m

Clubs in England and Saudi Arabia spent a record $888 million on player agents in international transfer deals.

English clubs dominated the player transfer market, spending over $280 million on agent commissions in transfers between different countries. [ more ]

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FIFA confirm three finalists for 2023 Best Men's Player award

The three-player shortlist for FIFA's Best Men's Player award consists of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland.

The final three nominees were determined by an international jury made up of men's national team coaches and captains, journalists, and fans who voted on FIFA's website. [ more ]

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FIFA announce finalists for Best Women's Coach and Best Men's Coach awards

Sarina Wiegman, Emma Hayes, and Jonatan Giraldez have been shortlisted for The Best FIFA Women's Coach award.

Pep Guardiola, Simone Inzaghi, and Luciano Spalletti are finalists for The Best FIFA Men's Coach award. [ more ]

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One in five Women's World Cup players has faced abused online

One in five players at the women's World Cup received discriminatory and abusive messages on social media.

Sexist, sexual, and homophobic abuse accounted for nearly 50% of the abusive posts. [ more ]

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To Lure FIFA, France Floats the Promise of a Tax-Free Home

French lawmakers are voting on a plan to offer tax benefits to international sports bodies that relocate to France

The tax breaks are seen as an attempt to lure FIFA, the world soccer governing body, to move its headquarters from Switzerland to France [ more ]

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Luis Rubiales forcefully kissed' England player at Women's World Cup

Disgraced former Spanish football federation president, Luis Rubiales, forcefully kissed an England player and a Spanish player without their consent.

English Football Association chair, Debbie Hewitt, reported the incidents to FIFA and described feeling uncomfortable and embarrassed by Rubiales' behavior.

FIFA's disciplinary committee considered imposing a more severe sanction on Rubiales due to the negative impact of his actions on the image of FIFA and women's football. [ more ]

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England FA chair: Rubiales forced kiss on Bronze

England FA Chair accuses former Spain federation president of inappropriate conduct at Women's World Cup medal ceremony.

FIFA considered more severe sanctions but imposed a three-year ban on Luis Rubiales. [ more ]

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FIFA Men's World Rankings December 2023: Top 20 Nations

Senegal is ranked as the 20th-best team in the world in FIFA's final men's world rankings for 2023.

Switzerland experienced the biggest drop in points among the top 20 teams, falling from 14th to 18th place. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Fifa 'must deliver' on Qatar human rights promises

FIFA is not yet delivering on its responsibility to improve human rights in Qatar following the 2022 World Cup.

Norwegian football chief Lise Klaveness has returned to Qatar to assess the progress of human rights reforms.

FIFA is conducting an independent assessment of its human rights responsibilities and the steps taken so far. [ more ]

ESPN.com

FIFA loses case aimed at caps for agent fees

FIFA lost a key ruling in London against its plans to regulate football player agents and cap their fees and commissions.

A group of agents challenged the proposed FIFA rules and the tribunal ruled in favor of the agents, leaving the future of the project in doubt. [ more ]

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FIFA to probe fan violence at Brazil-Argentina

FIFA has opened disciplinary cases against Argentina and Brazil for fan violence and late kick-off at a World Cup qualifying game.

The Argentina football federation was charged with crowd disturbances, while the Brazilian federation was charged with failures in managing security.

FIFA has not yet announced any timetable for judging the case and imposing sanctions. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Fifa investigating Brazil-Argentina disorder

Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings after crowd trouble delayed the Brazil vs Argentina World Cup qualifier.

Both the Brazilian Football Association (CBF) and the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) are facing possible sanctions. [ more ]

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FIFA renews Qatar Airways deal for '26, '30 WCs

Qatar Airways has been renewed as the airline sponsor for the FIFA men's World Cup in 2026 and 2030.

The deal is likely worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

The 2030 World Cup is set to include more long-haul travel than originally expected. [ more ]

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One year on from the 2022 World Cup, has anything changed in Qatar?

One year has passed since the controversial World Cup in Qatar began.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended Qatar's human rights record and criticized the West for double standards. [ more ]

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Meet the AI-created football expert aiming to teach Infantino a lesson

Gianni Infantino has been re-elected as Fifa president until 2027.

Hope Sogni, an AI-created candidate, is challenging the rule of Infantino and advocating for more women's involvement in decision-making. [ more ]

BBC Sport

'Workers' rights inaction taints World Cup legacy'

Amnesty International claims that Qatar and FIFA's inaction on workers' rights is harming the legacy of the 2022 World Cup.

The human rights group says that progress on workers' rights has stalled and abuses continue to occur.

Qatar's government insists that the World Cup has accelerated labor reforms and created a lasting legacy. [ more ]

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