FIFA to discuss biennial World Cup at summit next week FIFA will hold an online summit with football associations from all over the world next week to discuss its plans for the men's and women's ... Soccer • 15 hrs
FIFA claims majority of fans support biennial World Cup A majority of fans support the idea of a biennial World Cup, according to a survey commissioned by FIFA. Soccer • 16 Sep
Brazilian stars cleared for Premier League duty Premier League clubs will be allowed to field their top stars this weekend after the Brazilian Football Confederation dropped its demands for FIFA to enforce ... Soccer • 11 Sep
Guardiola welcomes World Cup every two years proposal Pep Guardiola believes a World Cup every two years could be good for the game and would welcome a fair debate over the issue. Soccer • 10 Sep
IOC cool on FIFA's hopes for two-year World Cup cycle FIFA's proposals for a shift to a biennial World Cup, which could see the tournament held in the same year as the Olympics, have been ... Soccer • 08 Sep
FIFA's Infantino asks Premier League to release players The English Premier League and Spanish La Liga should release players for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers next month to "preserve and protect sporting integrity", ... Soccer • 25 Aug
Corruption probe sees FIFA get over $201m compensation FIFA will receive over $201m in forfeited funds seized during a global soccer corruption probe, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), said on Tuesday. Soccer • 24 Aug
FIFA loses court bid to revive Blatter criminal probe A Swiss court has rejected FIFA's bid to revive a criminal probe against its former president Sepp Blatter, over a 2005 deal with the Caribbean ... Soccer • 29 Jul
FIFA backs study into holding World Cup every two years FIFA will carry out a feasibility study on holding the World Cup and the women's World Cup every two years. Soccer • 21 May
Ireland World Cup qualifying schedule confirmed The Republic of Ireland will get their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifying campaign underway on 17 September when travel to Georgia for their opening ... Soccer • 06 May
FIFA suspends Pakistan & Chad over outside interference FIFA has suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) due to third-party interference and also the Chadian Football Association (FTFA) with immediate effect due to government ... Soccer • 07 Apr
Sepp Blatter given fresh six-and-half-year ban by FIFA Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been handed a new ban from football after being found to be part of a "vicious circle" of officials ... Soccer • 24 Mar
FIFA urged to ensure Qatar implements labour reforms Amnesty International has written to FIFA calling on the world governing body to use its leverage to ensure Qatar fulfils its promises regarding the rights ... Soccer • 22 Mar
More clarification expected around handball law Further clarification on the handball law is expected from the game's lawmakers on Friday. Soccer • 04 Mar
Beckenbauer ethics case dropped after time runs out Franz Beckenbauer will not be prosecuted despite FIFA investigators finding that he breached its code of ethics in relation to bribery and corruption. Soccer • 25 Feb
FIFA extends player release rule for national teams Premier League clubs will not be obliged to let Portuguese or South American stars represent their national teams in the March international break after world ... Soccer • 05 Feb
Trippier appeal dismissed by FIFA FIFA has dismissed Kieran Trippier's appeal against a ban for breaching Football Association betting rules, but there is every chance he could be able to ... Soccer • 18 Jan
FIFA files criminal complaint against Sepp Blatter FIFA has issued a complaint of "criminal mismanagement" against its former president Sepp Blatter. Soccer • 22 Dec 20
FIFA confirm 'Brexit exemption' won't apply to Ireland FIFA has confirmed there will a 'Brexit exemption' to allow the transfer of players aged 16 and 17 between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland ... Soccer • 04 Dec 20
FIFA Club World Cup to keep existing format for 2021 The 2021 Club World Cup will be a seven-team tournament to be played in Japan, FIFA has announced. Soccer • 04 Dec 20
AVB calls for FIFA to retire No 10 in Maradona's honour Former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has called on FIFA to retire the number 10 jersey for all teams in honour of the late ... Soccer • 26 Nov 20
Jordan Flores nominated for FIFA's Puskas Award Dundalk's Jordan Flores has been nominated for the Puskas Award, the honour given to the what FIFA deems to be "the most beautiful" goal of ... Soccer • 25 Nov 20
African football president banned by FIFA The president of the Confederation of African Football has been banned from all football-related activity over a variety of misconduct issues, FIFA has announced. Soccer • 23 Nov 20
FIFA asks tech firms for higher quality VAR replays FIFA has asked technology companies to develop ways to improve visuals to help its officials with close video assistant referee (VAR) decisions on offsides. Soccer • 17 Nov 20
Clarke steps down as FIFA vice-president Greg Clarke has resigned from his position as a UEFA representative on the FIFA council in the wake of his departure from the Football Association ... Soccer • 12 Nov 20
