FIFA chief congratulates FC Qarabag
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Qarabag FC on the title of Azerbaijan's champion. Infantino's congratulation was …
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Brawl erupts between football players and fans after match in Turkiye
Violence broke out between supporters of Trabzonspor and players from Fenerbahce after a Turkish top-flight league match on March 17. A crowd of home supporters invaded the pitch at Trabzonspor’s stadium after the final whistle of …
Iran asks FIFA to ban Israel from all football activities
Iran's football federation said it has asked world football's governing body, FIFA, to suspend Israel's football federation over the country's war on Gaza. In an announcement posted on the …
RFU on UEFA and FIFA desire of Russia's return
The Russian Football Union (RFU) Secretary General Maxim Mitrofanov said that UEFA would like to see Russian football teams play at the international level despite pressure on the organization to keep them out. …
Messi awarded FIFA best men’s player
Argentine’s Lionel Messi was found the best men’s player of 2023, according to the International Association Football Federation (FIFA). Other contenders included Norway’s Erling Haaland and France’s Kylian …
RFU refuses to move to Asia
The RFU will continue to work to ensure that Russian clubs and national teams can compete in international competitions once again. The organization is no longer thinking about moving to Asia.
Saudi's Aramco to become FIFA's biggest sponsor
Saudi Arabian state-owned oil giant Aramco is "set to complete a significant sponsorship deal" with FIFA that would make it one of the governing body's "top-tier partners" in a relationship that is set to last until …
Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup
Saudi Arabia will host the FIFA World Cup 2034, president of the International Football Federation (FIFA) Gianni Infantino said. "The next two editions of the FIFA World Cup are set to be hosted in …
Six countries across three continents to host FIFA 2030 World Cup
World Cup 2030 is set to be held in six countries across three continents, while Saudi Arabia could be set to host the 2034 edition of the tournament. Spain, Portugal and Morocco will co-host the 2030 …
FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football chief over kiss
FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales on August 24 after the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales kissed Spain football star Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the Women's World Cup final last …
Infantino re-elected as FIFA president
Gianni Infantino was re-elected on for another term of four years as the president of the world’s governing body of football, FIFA, the federation’s press office said in a statement. Infantino was running unopposed and he …
FIFA changes format for 2026 World Cup
The World Cup group stage format for 2026 was changed to 12 groups of four teams from 16 groups of three teams by FIFA’s Council, increasing the total to 104 matches from 64 in the 2022 tournament in Qatar. To win a …
FIFA to allocate funds for humanitarian aid in Turkey, Syria
FIFA has allocated $1 million to its FIFA Foundation to provide humanitarian aid to people affected by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, soccer's world governing body said. FIFA said it had consulted with the Turkish …
RFU and UEFA to resume talks on Russian football’s return to global arena
The Russian Football Union (RFU) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have agreed on the terms of their further interaction regarding the return of Russia’s national teams and clubs to the international arena, the …
FIFA wants every country in the world to name stadium after Pele
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has revealed that football’s governing body will ask every country in the world to name one of their football stadiums after Pele following his death. The Brazilian icon, who was the only …
World soccer to fall silent in memory of Pele
The sporting world expressed its sorrow at the death of one of its greatest heroes on Friday, bidding farewell to Brazilian soccer legend Pele with a flood of heartfelt tributes. Brazil's Pele, a prolific goalscorer who won the …
Iraq launches ticket sales for upcoming Gulf Cup
The 2023 Gulf Cup will be the first major football tournament held in Iraq for 40 years. Al Jazeera writes that tickets for …
Argentina wins FIFA World Cup final
Argentina has grabbed its third FIFA World Cup trophy after defeating France in penalty kicks. The final match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup was held in Qatar’s Lusail on Sunday. The score was 3-3 after the normal play-time …
Australia defeats Denmark, enters 2022 World Cup playoff
Qatar is hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup between November 20 and December 18 at eight stadiums in five cities across the Persian Gulf country, namely in Doha, Lusail, Al Wakrah, Al Khor and Al Rayyan. The eight host stadiums are: Al …
Ecuador beats Qatar in 2022 FIFA World Cup's opening match
Ecuador on Sunday beat hosts Qatar 2-0 in the opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Fenerbahce attacker Enner Valencia netted an early one for Ecuador in the 3rd minute before it was disallowed by the video assistant referee (VAR) at …
