FIFA has been in the news recently for defending the expansion of the Club World Cup, citing improved player welfare due to technological advancements. Additionally, FIFA faced criticism for not supporting a demand to punish Israel in international soccer and received backing from UEFA in this matter. The European Court of Justice ruled that FIFA and UEFA breached competition law by attempting to block the breakaway Super League, highlighting ongoing legal challenges faced by the organizations.
FIFA, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, is the international governing body of association football, futsal, and beach soccer. Established in 1904 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, FIFA is responsible for organizing and promoting major international football tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup. With 211 member associations, FIFA aims to develop and regulate the sport globally, setting rules and regulations for the game. Despite facing controversies and scandals over the years, FIFA plays a central role in shaping the landscape of international football and remains a prominent figure in the sports world.
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Demand to punish Israel in the arena of international soccer will not be supported by FIFA, and Israel can expect backing from the 55-member European soccer body UEFA
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The settlement could open the door for some European leagues to play matches in the United States
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Saudi Arabia will chair a United Nations commission on women, bringing condemnation from human rights groups, which said the kingdom still has an “abysmal” record on women’s rights.
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Japan World Cup qualifier will not go ahead after surprise development
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Even with the top continental ranking and players of vast international experience Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan squad faces a journey into the unknown in back-to-back World Cup qualifiers against North Korea
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Details of the sin bin trial were close to being published last month.
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The 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, with the tournament expanded to 48 teams and 104 matches.
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Luis Rubiales lost his appeal against a three-year ban for misconduct at the Women's World Cup final, including forcibly kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips.
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Luiz Antônio da Silva Braga, the leader of the largest militia group in the state of Rio de Janeiro, surrendered to federal police and was placed in isolation at a maximum security prison.
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The European Court of Justice ruled that UEFA and FIFA acted contrary to EU competition law by blocking plans for a breakaway Super League.
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The European Court of Justice ruled that FIFA and UEFA breached competition law by attempting to block the breakaway Super League.
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FIFA defends the expansion of the Club World Cup, pointing to improved player welfare due to technological advances.
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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is making significant investments in global sports, including acquiring golf leagues, signing top athletes, and aiming to host the 2034 World Cup.
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Roma coach Jose Mourinho escaped a touchline ban after cooperating with the Italian soccer federation’s disciplinary prosecutor and was instead only fined 20,000 euros ($22,000) for labeling a referee unstable.
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Premier League clubs have voted to limit the amortisation of player transfer fees to five years, in line with Uefa's regulations.
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Soccer players, especially women, are being targeted with discriminatory and abusive online messages.
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Spain rose to the top of the FIFA women's rankings after advancing to the final four of the UEFA Nations League.
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Vancouver coach Vanni Sartini suspended and fined by MLS for comments about referee Tim Ford
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Football agents in the UK have won an injunction against FIFA over the application of new regulations that would have placed a cap on the commissions they receive for transfers.
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Football's lawmaking body has agreed to trial sin-bins for dissent and cynical fouls at higher levels of the game.