#fifa-dispute

[ follow ]
#real-madrid
Real Madrid
fromSoccer News
21 hours ago

Winning Champions League easier than LaLiga - Arbeloa blames officials for Madrids woes - Soccer News

Alvaro Arbeloa believes winning LaLiga is more challenging for Real Madrid than the Champions League due to refereeing issues.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago
Real Madrid

Real Madrid, UEFA reach deal to end lawsuits over Super League

Real Madrid and UEFA reached an agreement of principles to end their Super League dispute, emphasizing sporting merit, long-term sustainability, fan experience, and legal resolution.
Real Madrid
fromSoccer News
21 hours ago

Winning Champions League easier than LaLiga - Arbeloa blames officials for Madrids woes - Soccer News

Alvaro Arbeloa believes winning LaLiga is more challenging for Real Madrid than the Champions League due to refereeing issues.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

First 'daylight' offside goal scored in Canada

The first goal under the daylight offside rule was scored in Canada, allowing a goal that would have been disallowed under standard rules.
#world-cup
fromFortune
2 days ago
World politics

The most politically charged World Cup ever puts the U.S. and Iran on a collision course while America co-hosts with neighbors it has tariffed | Fortune

World politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

The most politically charged World Cup ever puts the U.S. and Iran on a collision course while America co-hosts with neighbors it has tariffed | Fortune

This year's World Cup is marked by unprecedented geopolitical tensions among the co-hosts: the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Ticket to ride? Fifa premium makes this the World Cup that actively hates you | Jonathan Liew

The Boston Stadium Express offers a regular bus service for $95, highlighting exploitative pricing during the World Cup.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why the World Cup should be decentralized | Leander Schaerlaeckens

The World Cup should be divided into multiple locations globally to reduce the influence of authoritarian regimes and improve oversight.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Fifa blamed as World Cup trains set to cost $100

Fifa should subsidize transport costs for World Cup fans, as NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill criticizes increased fares for train journeys to the stadium.
World news
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

FIFA chief Infantino insists Iran will play in World Cup: No Plan B

Iran will participate in the World Cup despite geopolitical tensions, with FIFA committed to ensuring their safety and participation.
#fifa
NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

Democrats' new affordability nemesis: FIFA

Elected officials criticize FIFA for high ticket prices and inadequate support for local transit during the World Cup, impacting economic outcomes.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup

FIFA is considering asking Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids during the World Cup to protect attendees from immigration crackdowns.
World news
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
4 days ago

Gianni Infantino lays out World Cup 2026 demand as Iran's participation remains in doubt

Iran's participation in the World Cup 2026 is uncertain due to geopolitical tensions, despite FIFA president Gianni Infantino's assurances.
NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

Democrats' new affordability nemesis: FIFA

Elected officials criticize FIFA for high ticket prices and inadequate support for local transit during the World Cup, impacting economic outcomes.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup

FIFA is considering asking Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids during the World Cup to protect attendees from immigration crackdowns.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
3 days ago

'They've caused us serious harm' - Barcelona explain reason for Champions League referee complaint

Formal complaint filed with UEFA over serious officiating errors in Champions League elimination.
Media industry
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Football is a game of opinions - so why did the SFA ban BBC's Michael Stewart?

Criticism of refereeing in Scottish football can lead to bans for pundits, as seen with Michael Stewart's exclusion by the SFA.
#ac-milan
Juventus
fromSoccer News
4 days ago

Ancelotti blames Italys World Cup woes on failure to develop defenders - Soccer News

Italy's failure to qualify for three World Cups is due to a decline in developing top-class defenders and overall football mentality.
Miami
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Messi, Argentina federation sued over missed exhibition match

Lionel Messi is being sued for breach of contract by Vid Music Group for missing an exhibition match last year.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Former footballers to meet government over 'financial abuse'

Working-class footballers lost hundreds of millions to financial mis-selling, but the V11 group is still being pursued for tax on money they never had.
UK politics
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Memo: NFL begins onboarding potential replacement officials

The NFL is onboarding potential replacement officials as the collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association nears expiration.
Manchester United
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Should hair pulling in football be violent conduct?

Hair pulling in football consistently results in red cards and three-match bans, raising concerns about the severity of such punishments.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Football refs need cardiac training, says coroner

Assistant coroner Valerie Charbit insisted that training to recognize sudden cardiac arrest should be compulsory for all members, including grassroots coaches and referees, stating, 'The responsibility for first aid lies with all ages within society.'
Public health
#world-cup-2026
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA 2026, Politics, And The Law: What Sepp Blatter's Warning Really Means For The World Cup In America - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA 2026, Politics, And The Law: What Sepp Blatter's Warning Really Means For The World Cup In America - Above the Law

FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
4 days ago

La Liga president Javier Tebas meets with Barcelona officials | Barca Universal

Javier Tebas met with FC Barcelona officials to discuss upcoming transfer plans and maintain a positive relationship between the club and La Liga.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Canada T20 World Cup game under ICC scrutiny after corruption claim

ICC investigates Cricket Canada over match corruption allegations related to T20 World Cup loss against New Zealand.
Real Madrid
fromBavarian Football Works
5 days ago

Real Madrid players berate referee as he tries to leave pitch vs. Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich eliminated Real Madrid from the Champions League with a 4-3 victory, resulting in a 6-4 aggregate score.
#barcelona
fromBarca Universal
5 days ago
FC Barcelona

Chaos at Barcelona as Joan Laporta escalates refereeing controversy directly to UEFA president | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
3 days ago
FC Barcelona

La Liga president admits Barcelona on the right track when it comes to financial fair play | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
3 days ago
FC Barcelona

Barcelona interim president explains complaint to UEFA on refereeing: 'It reflects our indignation' | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Barcelona file fresh UEFA complaint over Champions League refs

Barcelona filed a second complaint to UEFA over refereeing errors in their Champions League exit to Atlético Madrid.
FC Barcelona
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Barcelona appeal to UEFA over Laws of Game failure in Champions League exit

Barcelona has lodged another complaint with UEFA regarding refereeing decisions in their Champions League quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid.
FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Barcelona plan more UEFA complaints over UCL officiating - Joan Laporta

Barcelona president Joan Laporta criticized refereeing decisions after the Champions League elimination and plans to address the issue with UEFA.
fromBarca Universal
5 days ago
FC Barcelona

Chaos at Barcelona as Joan Laporta escalates refereeing controversy directly to UEFA president | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
3 days ago
FC Barcelona

La Liga president admits Barcelona on the right track when it comes to financial fair play | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
3 days ago
FC Barcelona

Barcelona interim president explains complaint to UEFA on refereeing: 'It reflects our indignation' | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Barcelona file fresh UEFA complaint over Champions League refs

Barcelona filed a second complaint to UEFA over refereeing errors in their Champions League exit to Atlético Madrid.
FC Barcelona
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Barcelona appeal to UEFA over Laws of Game failure in Champions League exit

Barcelona has lodged another complaint with UEFA regarding refereeing decisions in their Champions League quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid.
FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Barcelona plan more UEFA complaints over UCL officiating - Joan Laporta

Barcelona president Joan Laporta criticized refereeing decisions after the Champions League elimination and plans to address the issue with UEFA.
#caf
Juventus
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

World Cup 2026: Iran and Infantino talks progressing as war darkens US trip

Iranian football officials made progress with FIFA's president regarding World Cup preparations despite ongoing war tensions.
#fc-barcelona
fromBarca Universal
6 days ago
FC Barcelona

Laporta involved in heated exchange with UEFA official as Barcelona furious with refereeing vs Atletico | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
6 days ago
FC Barcelona

Laporta involved in heated exchange with UEFA official as Barcelona furious with refereeing vs Atletico | Barca Universal

Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Amnesty International flags World Cup human rights risks

The 2026 FIFA World Cup poses significant human rights risks for various stakeholders, particularly in the United States.
Juventus
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

FIFA details Infantino's $6m deal with 33% Club World Cup bonus increase

FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a 33% bonus increase to $2.78m in 2025, with FIFA targeting $14bn revenue for 2027-30 cycle including two World Cups and a second Club World Cup.
#2026-world-cup
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

World Cup risks 'stage for repression' - Amnesty

The 2026 World Cup may become a platform for repression and authoritarian practices, posing significant risks to attendees and local communities.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor hosts FIFA President for World Cup talks

Mayor Mamdani met with FIFA President Infantino to advance New York City's 2026 World Cup preparations, with projections of over one million visitors, 26,000 jobs, and $1.7 billion in direct spending.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Senegal appeal to be heard 'as swiftly as possible'

Senegal's players walked off the pitch in protest when hosts Morocco were awarded a stoppage-time penalty before eventually returning. Following an appeal by the Moroccan FA, the Confederation of African Football ruled that Senegal had forfeited the match, with the result being recorded as 3-0 in favor of Morocco.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
1 month ago

FIFA chief confirms USA-Iran World Cup boost after talks with Donald Trump

We also spoke about the current situation in Iran, and the fact that the Iranian team has qualified to participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026. During the discussions, President Trump reiterated that the Iranian team is, of course, welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States.
US Elections
World politics
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino misreads the room on a global scale with crass celebration of World Cup 2026 'excitement'

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's political alignment with Donald Trump has compromised football's credibility and neutrality ahead of World Cup 2026.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

FIFA fines Israel FA citing racism and multiple' discrimination breaches

The club's use of slogans such as 'forever pure', and the repeated chanting of ethnic slurs such as 'terrorist' directed at Arab players, are not isolated incidents but rather form part of a systemic pattern of conduct that offends the basic rules of decent behaviour and brings the sport into disrepute.
Soccer (FIFA)
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

How can football's lawmakers fix the corner chaos?

Corner kicks in the Premier League are increasingly dominated by physical grappling and pushing, with referees struggling to manage the chaos and enforce rules effectively.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

FIFA rejects Nigeria protest over Congo dual nationals for WC

FIFA rejected Nigeria's protest against Congo DR's player eligibility in the African World Cup playoff, prompting Nigeria to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Concerned European football chiefs discuss response to Trump over Greenland

European football leaders discussed coordinated responses and potential Uefa-led boycotts over Trump's Greenland annexation threat, given the US role hosting most World Cup matches.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

FAI CEO David Courell says implications of six-point punishment serious enough to play Israel games

FAI CEO David Courell states UEFA has not threatened sanctions beyond six-point deductions for not fulfilling Nations League matches against Israel, and the board decided proceeding with fixtures serves Irish football's sporting interests.
fromSoccer News
1 month ago

Players should be sent off for covering their mouths - FIFA president Gianni Infantino (Video) - Soccer News

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told Sky News that footballers who cover their mouths in confrontations with rivals should be sent off on the presumption they are being offensive.
Real Madrid
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Infantino's idolisation of Trump has left football with blood on its hands | Barney Ronay

FIFA faces unprecedented credibility crisis as Iran, co-hosting the World Cup, conducts military attacks on Saudi Arabia while a Group G nation's leader was assassinated by Iran.
Juventus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Infantino suggests players covering mouths when addressing opponents could be sent off

FIFA president Infantino proposes sending off players who cover their mouths while speaking to opponents, treating mouth-covering as presumptive evidence of racist abuse.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Expansion, reform and controversy - 10 years of Infantino as Fifa president

Gianni Infantino transformed FIFA from financial crisis and corruption scandal into a governing body reporting record $13bn revenues over a decade, though his tenure remains marked by controversy and conflict with players' unions and European football.
#gianni-infantino
#russia
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Infantino dogged by threat of Russia and fear of Trump as he heads to sweet-talk Uefa

Infantino's push to reassess the ban on Russian teams intensifies tensions with Uefa and risks political manoeuvring ahead of the Fifa congress.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

FIFA president Infantino to face no IOC action over Trump peace board

The IOC will take no action against Gianni Infantino over his alignment of FIFA with U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Trump and His Soulless Cronies Have Managed to Suck the Joy Out of the World Cup

The three main outcomes for countries hosting the World Cup, as I saw time and again, was debt, displacement, and the militarization of public space. The main differences—whether we were talking about Durban or Rio—were the languages used to dissemble and explain the ensuing corruption scandals.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

IOC to probe FIFA president Infantino after Trump meeting

"to always act independently of ... political interests."
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

FIFA boss Infantino wants Russia to return to football

FIFA President urges reinstating Russia to international football, saying the ban increased frustration and hurt players; Ukraine's sports minister condemns the suggestion.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

FIFA's Infantino plays down World Cup concerns despite violence in Mexico

At least 74 people were killed during the operation to capture him at a ranch near Guadalajara and subsequent clashes between the security forces and suspected cartel members. Only one was a civilian, according to the government, but residents and tourists alike were left scurrying for cover as cartel gunmen blocked roads in 20 of Mexico's 32 states and torched vehicles and businesses.
Soccer (FIFA)
[ Load more ]