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Fifa Faces Legal Threat Over Congested Calendar
10 May

Fifa Faces Legal Threat Over Congested Calendar

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World governing body Fifa is facing the threat of legal action from world players’ union Fifpro and the World Leagues Association – which includes the Premier League – if it continues with plans to host a 32-team Club World Cup at the end of next season. They say the global football calendar is “now beyond saturation, to the point that national leagues are unable to properly organise their competitions” while “players are being pushed beyond their limits, with significant injury risks and impacts on their welfare”. BBC Sport reported in December that the PFA was taking legal advice over the…
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FIFA Museum Includes Black Stars’ Drum From 2022 World Cup In Collection
17 Apr

FIFA Museum Includes Black Stars’ Drum From 2022 World Cup In Collection

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FIFA, the global governing body for football, has chosen to include the drum used by the Black Stars during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar into its museum collection. Throughout the tournament, Ghanaian players participated in lively pre-match rituals, characterized by energetic dancing, spirited singing, and the rhythmic beats of drums. Despite the early exit of the Black Stars from the competition, FIFA has opted to commemorate their cultural influence by enshrining the drum used in these memorable celebrations within their museum collection. A social media announcement from the FIFA Museum confirmed the addition, emphasizing the distinctive manner in which the Ghanaian players arrived…
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FIFA World Cup 2026™ Match Schedule To Be Announced On 4 February
19 Jan

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Match Schedule To Be Announced On 4 February

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FIFA World Cup 2026™ (www.FIFA.com) match schedule to be unveiled during a special live broadcast starting at 3pm ET on Sunday, 4 February 2024; Match schedule announcement will include host city match allocations for the 104 matches of the tournament in 2026, as well as the locations of key matches, including the biggest showpiece match, the FIFA World Cup 26 final; Special programme will be broadcast live across Canada, Mexico and the USA via FIFA broadcast partners, and on FIFA platforms for fans around the globe. FIFA has announced that the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the biggest and most inclusive…
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European Super League: Uefa And Fifa Rules Banning Breakaway League Unlawful, Says Court
21 Dec

European Super League: Uefa And Fifa Rules Banning Breakaway League Unlawful, Says Court

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Uefa and Fifa are “abusing a dominant position” and their rules banning clubs from joining breakaway competitions like the European Super League are unlawful, the European Court of Justice has said. It had been claimed by the ESL and its backers, A22, that Uefa and Fifa were breaking competition law by threatening to sanction clubs and players who joined the breakaway league. A ruling on Thursday from Europe’s highest court found against the governing bodies. However, the court stated: “That does not mean that a competition such as the Super League project must necessarily be approved”. An initial report released…
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Infantino Decries Violence At Argentina v Brazil World Cup Qualifier
24 Nov

Infantino Decries Violence At Argentina v Brazil World Cup Qualifier

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Fifa chief Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday there was no place in football for violence after ugly clashes ahead of Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Argentina. A skirmish between rival fans broke out during the national anthems in a stand behind one of the goals at the Maracana stadium in Rio on Tuesday with Brazilian police confronting Argentina fans. “There’s no place in football for this kind of violence, on or off the pitch,” Infantino said on Instagram. “Players, fans, teams and officials deserve a secure environment,” Infantino said. Tempers had flared in the Maracana stands moments before kick-off, with…
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2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia Set To Host After Australia Does Not Bid
01 Nov

2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia Set To Host After Australia Does Not Bid

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Saudi Arabia is set to host the men's 2034 World Cup after Fifa confirmed it was the only bidder for the tournament. Australia decided against bidding to stage the tournament hours before Fifa's deadline for declarations of interest on Tuesday. Morocco, Portugal and Spain are the only bidders for the 2030 edition, with games also played in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. A Fifa congress will confirm the hosts in late 2024. The 2026 World Cup will take place in the US, Mexico and Canada. "Three editions, five continents and 10 countries involved in staging matches in the tournament - that's making football…
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FIFA Congratulates Kurt Okraku On Re-Election As GFA Boss
10 Oct

FIFA Congratulates Kurt Okraku On Re-Election As GFA Boss

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FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has congratulated Kurt Okraku following his re-election as President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). Mr Okraku was retained as President of the country’s football governing body after securing 97.5% of votes at the elective congress in Tamale. Mr. Infantino thanked GFA President for his contribution to the development of football in Ghana. “Dear President, Please accept my warmest greetings and sincerest congratulations for your recent re-election as President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA),” a statement from the FIFA boss reads. “I would be grateful if you could please convey my felicitations to the Members of…
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Women Should ‘Pick The Right Fights’ – Infantino
18 Aug

Women Should ‘Pick The Right Fights’ – Infantino

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino says women who “pick the right fights” can “convince us men what we have to do” to bring progress in women’s football. The month-long Women’s World Cup concludes on Sunday when England face Spain in the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Speaking in Sydney, Infantino said women must “push the door” to equality. “With men, with Fifa, you will find open doors. Just push the doors,” he added. Despite record crowds in Australia and New Zealand, there remains a huge discrepancy in prize money between the men’s and women’s World Cups. The record prize money…
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I’m Dragging Kotoko To FIFA Over My Unpaid Salary Arrears – Seydou Zerbo
18 Jul

I’m Dragging Kotoko To FIFA Over My Unpaid Salary Arrears – Seydou Zerbo

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Burkinabé coach Seydou Zerbo has revealed his intentions to take legal action against Asante Kotoko by reporting them to the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA). The coach's decision comes in response to the Porcupine Warriors' alleged refusal to settle his three-month salary arrears after his departure from the team. Zerbo was appointed as the head coach of Asante Kotoko following the departure of Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum. He was relieved of his duties after a poor run of form. In his first interview since leaving the club, Zerbo expressed his disappointment at the situation, stating that the club had…
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We May Evaluate Petition Filed Against GFA President – FIFA
11 Jul

We May Evaluate Petition Filed Against GFA President – FIFA

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World football governing body, FIFA, has confirmed receipt of a petition filed against President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, for alleged breaches of its Statutes. FIFA said the petition was filed on July 7, 2023, and it may initiate preliminary investigations into the breach of Statutes as claimed by the Whistle-blower, Akwasi Ossei Nkrumah “Following an evaluation of the documents and information submitted, the Secretariat may initiate preliminary investigations into a potential breach of the FCE following instructions from the Chairperson of the Investigatory Chamber in accordance with Article 61 FCE,” portion of the confirmation email said.…
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