Fifa
Fifa 'open to everything' including World Cup every two years
The 71st Fifa Congress voted by a large majority to carry out 'a feasibility study on the consequences of the organisation' of World Cups for men and women...
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Super League dead as Italian and Spanish clubs follow English exodus
The withdrawals by Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham came just 48 hours after the league's unveiling late on Sunday following a furious response from fans and officials.
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Six challenges facing new African football boss Motsepe
What must concern Patrice Motsepe is that shortly before the ban, 46 of the 54 African national football associations publicly backed the Malagasy official for a second four-year term.
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Klopp threatens to withdraw Liverpool players from World Cup qualifiers
World governing body Fifa has given clubs dispensation to prevent players who may be affected by the regulations from joining up with their countries for the matches, which include World Cup qualifiers.
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Fifa favours billionaire candidate for African football presidency
The previous incumbent Ahmad Ahmad was banned for breaches of Fifa's ethical code, but has had the ban suspended by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Atletico to appeal again after Fifa confirm Trippier 10-week ban
Atletico will request Kieran Trippier's suspension is again put on hold while the appeal is being heard, raising the possibility of the defender again returning to action.
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Lewandowski hopes to break Messi, Ronaldo monopoly as world's 'Best'
The Poland striker, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo are shortlisted in the men's category for Fifa's 'The Best' awards.
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African football chief Ahmad Ahmad handed five-year ban by Fifa
Ahmad, from Madagascar, has been president of the African Football Confederation (CAF) since March 2017 and was standing for re-election when Fifa banned him for 'governance issues'.
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FIFA asked to review controversial handball rule, UEFA confirm
In a letter to Infantino, UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin asked that football's lawmakers adjust the handball rule so that referees can once again judge whether there is intent when a player handles the ball.
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Kaizer Chiefs lose appeal against transfer ban
This relates to the 2018 illegal transfer and registering of Andriamirado ‘Dax’ Andrianarimanana from Madagascan club Fosa Juniors.
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Fifa chief Infantino positive for COVID-19
The 50-year-old has mild symptoms and will remain in isolation for a further 10 days.
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Ex-FIFA number two Valcke tells Swiss trial of struggling 'with no income'
Valcke was appearing on the second day of the TV rights corruption trial in which he and Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi are accused of corruption over the attribution of World Cup TV rights.
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FIFA 'requests the suspension' of Ivorian federation election
Drogba's election team said on Thursday it expected FIF's decision which claimed he was ineligible to run for the position.
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Fifa gives Safa permission to extend season beyond August
The local season was meant to restart on 18 July but Safa had amended that to 1 August to allow match officials to adequately prepare.
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First week of August identified as date for restart of NSL season
The world football governing body Fifa has accepted that it is the government's responsibility to approve the return to play date and Safa will update Fifa on the progress achieved.
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Swiss prosecutors widen FIFA probe to former UEFA president Platini
Swiss prosecutors have been probing Blatter over accusations he arranged a payment of two million Swiss francs from FIFA to then UEFA president Platini in February 2011.
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Australia and New Zealand named hosts for 2023 Women's World Cup
Their joint proposal beat a rival bid from Colombia to host the tournament which is being expanded to 32 teams.
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Fifa asks leagues to use 'common sense' over Floyd protests
Fifa regulations bar players from displaying any 'political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images' on their kit.
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Fifa suspends Haiti football chief accused of rape
Yves Jean-Bart, 73, categorically denies accusations that he raped several young female footballers at a training facility outside Port-au-Prince over the course of the past five years.
