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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
AFP · 6 months ago
France and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele won the men's FIFA Best award at a ceremony in Qatar on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfield maestro Aitana Bonmati collected the women's prize.
US drops bid to preserve FIFA bribery convictions
AFP · 7 months ago
The US government has moved to drop its case against a former Fox broadcasting executive involved in the FIFA corruption scandal that plunged the world's footballing body into crisis.
Trump's FIFA peace prize breached neutrality, claims rights group
AFP · 7 months ago
Human rights group FairSquare has filed a complaint to FIFA's ethics committee claiming the world football body's president Gianni Infantino breached his duty of neutrality by supporting US President Donald Trump.
FIFA gives clubs an extra week before releasing AFCON stars
AFP · 7 months ago
Star players such as Mohamed Salah, Bryan Mbeumo and Achraf Hakimi will be able to play for their clubs for an extra week until December 15 before joining their national teams at the Africa Cup of Nations, FIFA said on Wednesday.
FIFA to keep top seeds apart in expanded 2026 World Cup draw
AFP · 7 months ago
FIFA revealed on Tuesday that the top four seeded nations at the 2026 World Cup will occupy two separate halves of the draw for the expanded 48-team tournament, meaning they could avoid facing each other until the semi-final stage.
Ronaldo can play in 2026 World Cup opener as FIFA 'suspend' ban
AFP · 7 months ago
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup after global football governing body FIFA gave him a partially "suspended" ban on Tuesday following a red card.
FIFA chief to receive Lebanese citizenship: association
AFP · 7 months ago
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed FIFA President Gianni Infantino of his approval to grant him Lebanese citizenship on Tuesday, the head of the Lebanese Football Association told AFP.
Malaysia to appeal to CAS after damning FIFA report on forgery scandal
AFP · 7 months ago
Malaysia's football federation said Tuesday it would go ahead with an appeal to the world's top sports court, hours after FIFA released a damning report in an eligibility scandal that saw seven players banned.
FIFA announce new peace prize to be awarded at World Cup draw in Washington
AFP · 8 months ago
FIFA has created a new annual award called the FIFA Peace Prize to be awarded for the first time during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, world soccer's governing body said Wednesday.
Nepal ask FIFA to overturn Malaysia defeat because of player bans
AFP · 8 months ago
Nepal have appealed to FIFA to overturn their 2-0 defeat to Malaysia in 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers in March this year, claiming that their opponents fielded an ineligible player.
FIFA hopes 2026 World Cup cities will be 'ready' for games after Trump comments
AFP · 8 months ago
FIFA said on Wednesday it hoped all 16 host cities will be "ready" to stage games at the 2026 World Cup finals after US President Donald Trump suggested matches could be moved for security reasons.
Trump says FIFA chief would back moving World Cup games
AFP · 8 months ago
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that FIFA chief Gianni Infantino would support moving 2026 World Cup games from US cities for security reasons if necessary.
FIFA unveils Trionda, the official ball of the 2026 World Cup
AFP · 9 months ago
FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, combining high-tech refinements and design details celebrating the three co-host countries -- the United States, Mexico and Canada.
FIFA 'cannot solve geopolitical problems' like Gaza, says Infantino
AFP · 9 months ago
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday football "cannot solve geopolitical problems", as he comes under pressure to suspend Israel over the Palestinian conflict.
'Technical error' as Malaysia vows to fight FIFA suspensions
AFP · 9 months ago
Malaysian football officials on Monday blamed a "technical error" in the document submission process for an Asian Cup qualifier, which prompted FIFA to suspend seven of the country's national players.
Lassana Diarra seeks 65 mn euros from FIFA and Belgian FA in transfer case
AFP · 10 months ago
Former France international Lassana Diarra is seeking 65 million euros ($76 million) from FIFA and the Belgian football association as part of a long-running legal battle, the player's lawyer announced on Monday.
FIFA boss condemns racial abuse in German Cup games
AFP · 10 months ago
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the alleged racial abuse which occurred during two German Cup fixtures on the weekend as "unacceptable", in a statement issued Monday.
FIFA World Cup draw in Vegas on December 5: reports
AFP · 11 months ago
Las Vegas will play host to the 2026 World Cup draw on December 5, according to multiple reports on Tuesday, with The Sphere serving as the ceremony site.
FIFA launch probe into Rudiger racism allegation
AFP · one year ago
FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into Pachuca's Gustavo Cabral after allegations he made a racist comment to Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger, the global football governing body said Tuesday.
'Ref Cam' footage won't show controversial incidents - FIFA
AFP · one year ago
Referees at this month's Club World will wear 'body cams' with the footage used in broadcasts of the game -- but only if the images are of non-controversial incidents, FIFA refereeing officials said on Wednesday.
