Putin opens 2018 World Cup draw ceremony in Moscow
MOSCOW: Russian leader Vladimir Putin and FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday opened the ceremony… Read More
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Palestine overtakes Israel in FIFA football rankings
JERUSALEM: Palestine's football team achieved its highest ranking in history on Thursday, rising above Israel… Read More
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Global media paid bribes, FIFA trial hears
GENEVA: A former executive who cut a plea deal with US prosecutors told the FIFA… Read More
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FIFA bribery trial kicks off in New York
NEW YORK: Three South American former soccer officials were blinded by greed and accepted millions… Read More
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Say hello to Telstar 18, the 2018 World Cup ball
What on Earth is Telstar 18? Several heads were left being scratched on Thursday after… Read More
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FIFA grants media rights in China to CCTV until 2022
ZURICH: FIFA has extended its rights deal with China’s state broadcaster which has run since… Read More
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FIFA fails to take decision in Israel-Palestinian dispute
FIFA's leadership refused Friday to intervene in a dispute between Israel and the Palestinians over… Read More
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FIFA boosts World Cup prize money to $400m
KOLKATA: The 32 national teams competing at the 2018 World Cup will share $400 million… Read More
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Ronaldo wins 2017 Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award
LONDON: Cristiano Ronaldo was named the 2017 Best FIFA Men's Player of the Year at… Read More
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TV deal for 2026, 2030 World Cups ‘advantageous’ for FIFA – BeIN
DOHA: The TV broadcasting rights deal agreed for the 2026 and 2030 World Cups, which… Read More
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FIFA suspends the Pakistan Football Federation; here is why
Football's governing body FIFA on Wednesday announced that it has suspended the Pakistan Football Federation… Read More
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Qatar, FIFA urged to protect 800,000 workers from desert heat
NEW YORK: World Cup 2022 host Qatar must urgently introduce laws to protect the lives… Read More
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Arab nations demand FIFA strips Qatar of 2022 World Cup: report
DOHA: The six Arab countries who last month cut ties with Qatar are reported to… Read More
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FIFA discloses damaging Qatar World Cup bid report
LAUSANNE: FIFA on Tuesday released a long-witheld report on the decision to award Qatar the… Read More
8 years ago
FIFA to rule on Israel settlement clubs by October
MANAMA: FIFA will rule on the issue of Israeli clubs playing in the West Bank… Read More
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FIFA keeps bidding options open for 2026 World Cup
MANAMA: FIFA are to leave open the bidding process for the 2026 World Cup until August,… Read More
8 years ago
FIFA lifts Messi four-game international ban
ZURICH: FIFA on Friday overturned Barcelona star Lionel Messi's four-game ban from international matches imposed… Read More
8 years ago
FIFA hears Messi appeal against four-match Argentina ban
Argentina forward Lionel Messi's appeal against his four-match international ban for insulting a match official… Read More
8 years ago
FIFA announces $369 million loss with worse to come
ZURICH: FIFA on Friday announced a $369 million loss for 2016, a second straight annual… Read More
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Brazil top FIFA rankings for first time in seven years
Five-times world champions Brazil have returned to what they will consider their rightful place at… Read More
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