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Former coach Del Bosque to lead committee overseeing Spanish federation
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque will lead the committee overseeing the country's scandal-hit football federation, the Spanish government said Tuesday.
Spanish football federation sets May 6 date for presidential elections
AFP · 1 month ago
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced Wednesday that elections for its new president will take place on May 6, to find the successor of the disgraced Luis Rubiales.
Rape convict Robinho arrested in Brazil
AFP · 1 month ago
Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho was arrested Thursday in Brazil, after losing a last-minute court bid to delay serving his nine-year sentence for raping a woman a decade ago.
Robinho awaits fate on serving nine-year rape sentence in Brazil
AFP · 1 month ago
Brazil's justice system on Wednesday will decide whether former Manchester City and Real Madrid striker Robinho will serve his nine-year rape sentence, handed down by an Italian court, in the South American country.
MLS chief blasts referees union over lockout
AFP · 2 months ago
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber has hit out at referee union members after talks broke down leaving the league to start the new season without their top referees.
Rubiales three-year ban for World Cup kiss confirmed by FIFA
AFP · 3 months ago
Disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales will be banned from the game for three years, world football governing body FIFA confirmed Friday after rejecting his appeal.
'Stand up to racism' says AC Milan keeper Maignan
AFP · 3 months ago
AC Milan's French goalkeeper Mike Maignan on Sunday called for clubs, fans and the legal system to stand up to racism in football after he was the target of abuse in an Italian Serie A match.
Milan snatch late victory at Udinese after racist abuse of Maignan
AFP · 3 months ago
AC Milan came back from a goal down to beat Udinese 3-2 on Saturday in a match which was briefly suspended for Mike Maignan being racially abused by home fans.
Milan's match at Udinese halted after racist abuse of Maignan
AFP · 3 months ago
AC Milan's match at Udinese was suspended on Saturday after France goalkeeper Mike Maignan was racially abused by home fans.
Brazil confirm Dorival Junior as new coach
AFP · 4 months ago
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed Wednesday former Sao Paulo boss Dorival Junior has been named coach of the Brazilian men's national team, taking over the five-time world champions after a string of poor results.
Franz Beckenbauer: German football icon who revolutionised the game
AFP · 4 months ago
Franz Beckenbauer, one of football's iconic figures and a rare World Cup winner as both player and coach, revolutionised the way the game is played.
German football legend Franz Beckenbauer has died aged 78
AFP · 4 months ago
Legend Franz Beckenbauer, who left a unique imprint on German football as player, captain and coach, has died at the age of 78, the German football association said Monday.
Beckenbauer the stylish Kaiser who ruled German football
AFP · 4 months ago
Franz Beckenbauer, an iconic German player and later coach with a knack for leading his teams to greatness, has died at the age of 78.
Brazil sack coach Fernando Diniz after World Cup struggles: source
AFP · 4 months ago
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) sacked Fernando Diniz as coach of the men's national team Friday, a source there said, after a string of lackluster results for the "Selecao"
Brazil sack national football team coach Fernando Diniz: source
AFP · 4 months ago
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) sacked Fernando Diniz as coach of the men's national team Friday, a source there said, after a string of lackluster results for the "Selecao"
Brazil's ousted football chief restored to job by judge
AFP · 4 months ago
A messy legal battle over the leadership of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) took a new twist Thursday when a Supreme Court judge ordered its ousted president reinstated, after FIFA threatened sanctions over his removal.
FIFA open disciplinary proceedings after Brazil-Argentina brawl
AFP · 5 months ago
FIFA on Friday confirmed disciplinary proceedings have been opened into the football federations of Brazil and Argentina after a brawl delayed the start of a 2026 World Cup qualifying match.
FIFA bans Rubiales for 3 years for forced kiss on Spain player
AFP · 6 months ago
FIFA announced Monday it had imposed a three-year ban on former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales following his forced kiss on the lips of World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso.
Ukraine, Poland to boycott UEFA competitions featuring Russian teams
AFP · 7 months ago
Ukrainian football teams will boycott all competitions featuring Russian sides while Poland will refuse to play against teams from the country, their national federations said on Wednesday following a decision by UEFA to lift a ban on Russia's youth sides.
Real-time VAR explanations at Women's World Cup 'more transparent': FIFA
AFP · 9 months ago
Match officials explaining VAR decisions live to stadiums and television audiences for Women's World Cup games will make the process "more transparent", FIFA's referee chief Pierluigi Collina said on Tuesday.