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
FIFA details plans to regulate 'excessive' agents Football fans will be able to see exactly how much agents earn from transfer deals when new regulations come into force next year, FIFA has ... Soccer • 06 Nov 20
FIFA president not interested in European Super League FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he is not interested in a European Super League amid reports that some elite clubs were in talks to set ... Soccer • 22 Oct 20
United and Liverpool in European league talks - report Manchester United and Liverpool are in talks with Europe's elite clubs to join a new FIFA-backed tournament that would reshape the sport's global soccer landscape, ... Soccer • 20 Oct 20
Infantino: 'The money doesn't disappear anymore' FIFA has been able to support the game through the coronavirus crisis because "the money doesn't disappear anymore", Gianni Infantino has said, but the organisation's ... Soccer • 18 Sep 20
Covid-19 will cost world soccer €11.8billion say FIFA Football around the world will lose out on almost €11.8billion in revenue because of the coronavirus pandemic, world governing body FIFA estimates. Soccer • 16 Sep 20
FIFA-approved app allows players to report match-fixing FIFA has approved an app designed to help professional players report match-fixing approaches. Soccer • 10 Sep 20
FIFA relax rules on release of players FIFA have relaxed the rules on the release of players for the upcoming international window "in light of the recent evolution of the coronavirus pandemic". Soccer • 24 Aug 20
Infantino cleared of breaching FIFA's code of ethics FIFA's ethics committee has cleared president Gianni Infantino of breaching the governing body's regulations after a preliminary investigation. Soccer • 19 Aug 20
