Platini named as a suspect by Swiss prosecutors Michel Platini is now a suspect in the Swiss investigation into a payment he received from former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, it has emerged. Soccer • 26 Jun 20
Platini named as a suspect by Swiss prosecutors Michel Platini is now a suspect in the Swiss investigation into a payment he received from former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, it has emerged. Soccer • 26 Jun 20
FIFA announce $1.5bn relief fund to aid associations FIFA is to make available $1.5bn in grants and loans as a relief fund to help associations impacted by the coronavirus, world football's governing body has announced. Soccer • 25 Jun 20
FIFA announce $1.5bn relief fund to aid associations FIFA is to make available $1.5bn in grants and loans as a relief fund to help associations impacted by the coronavirus, world football's governing body has announced. Soccer • 25 Jun 20
Colombia could be surprise venue for Women's World Cup European members of the FIFA Council could be set to vote for Colombia to host the 2023 Women's World Cup on Thursday, ahead of Australia and New Zealand's far superior technical bid. Soccer • 24 Jun 20
Colombia could be surprise venue for Women's World Cup European members of the FIFA Council could be set to vote for Colombia to host the 2023 Women's World Cup on Thursday, ahead of Australia and New Zealand's far superior technical bid. Soccer • 24 Jun 20
Only 441 players apply for FIFA's financial aid A total of 441 players, the bulk of them based in Europe, have applied for financial assistance under a scheme set up by world governing body FIFA. Soccer • 15 Jun 20
Only 441 players apply for FIFA's financial aid A total of 441 players, the bulk of them based in Europe, have applied for financial assistance under a scheme set up by world governing body FIFA. Soccer • 15 Jun 20
FIFA paves the way for relaxation of transfer windows Football leagues will be allowed to open transfer windows before the current campaign is concluded under new regulations issued by FIFA. Soccer • 11 Jun 20
FIFA paves the way for relaxation of transfer windows Football leagues will be allowed to open transfer windows before the current campaign is concluded under new regulations issued by FIFA. Soccer • 11 Jun 20
Infantino places focus on reform of football's finances FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called for the prospect of salary and transfer fee caps to be discussed at all levels of the game. Soccer • 06 Jun 20
Infantino places focus on reform of football's finances FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called for the prospect of salary and transfer fee caps to be discussed at all levels of the game. Soccer • 06 Jun 20
Athlone want FAI member's UEFA letter to be withdrawn Athlone Town Football Club has called for a submission to FIFA and UEFA that was written by FAI Council member Nixon Morton to be formally withdrawn. Soccer • 04 Jun 20
Athlone want FAI member's UEFA letter to be withdrawn Athlone Town Football Club has called for a submission to FIFA and UEFA that was written by FAI Council member Nixon Morton to be formally withdrawn. Soccer • 04 Jun 20
'Applause not punishment' - FIFA urges common sense FIFA president Gianni Infantino believes the Bundesliga players who protested about the death of George Floyd on the pitch last weekend "deserve an applause and not a punishment". Soccer • 02 Jun 20
'Applause not punishment' - FIFA urges common sense FIFA president Gianni Infantino believes the Bundesliga players who protested about the death of George Floyd on the pitch last weekend "deserve an applause and not a punishment". Soccer • 02 Jun 20
FIFA: Leagues can use common sense over Floyd protests World soccer's governing body FIFA has asked competition organisers to use "common sense" with players who display messages of protest over the death of George Floyd, the unarmed black man killed in police custody in the US. Soccer • 02 Jun 20
FIFA: Leagues can use common sense over Floyd protests World soccer's governing body FIFA has asked competition organisers to use "common sense" with players who display messages of protest over the death of George Floyd, the unarmed black man killed in police custody in the US. Soccer • 02 Jun 20
FIFA insists it prioritises health over football FIFA has warned that football will be "quite different" until a Covid-19 vaccine is found, and the governing body believes that "the resumption of footballing activities should not compromise the health of individuals or the community". Soccer • 29 May 20
FIFA insists it prioritises health over football FIFA has warned that football will be "quite different" until a Covid-19 vaccine is found, and the governing body believes that "the resumption of footballing activities should not compromise the health of individuals or the community". Soccer • 29 May 20
Five subs and a VAR cessation among FIFA amendments Football's lawmakers have approved a temporary rule change that will allow each side up to five substitutes per match, while opening up the prospect for the controversial video assistant referee system to be suspended. Soccer • 08 May 20
Five subs and a VAR cessation among FIFA amendments Football's lawmakers have approved a temporary rule change that will allow each side up to five substitutes per match, while opening up the prospect for the controversial video assistant referee system to be suspended. Soccer • 08 May 20
Legends & new stars combine in FIFA 20 team of season With the 2019-20 football season already cancelled in several European countries and serious doubts remaining over the ability of the rest to complete their fixtures, EA Sports has decided to release its FIFA 20 team of the season squads early. Soccer • 07 May 20
Legends & new stars combine in FIFA 20 team of season With the 2019-20 football season already cancelled in several European countries and serious doubts remaining over the ability of the rest to complete their fixtures, EA Sports has decided to release its FIFA 20 team of the season squads early. Soccer • 07 May 20
FIFA urges Swiss authorities to maintain Blatter focus FIFA has asked Switzerland's Office of the Attorney General to continue its investigation into former president Sepp Blatter. Soccer • 02 May 20
FIFA urges Swiss authorities to maintain Blatter focus FIFA has asked Switzerland's Office of the Attorney General to continue its investigation into former president Sepp Blatter. Soccer • 02 May 20
FIFA vice-president ponders calendar-year season FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani has said that moving the European soccer season to the calendar year is a "possibility to be discussed" in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic which has brought football to a standstill around the world. Soccer • 02 May 20
FIFA vice-president ponders calendar-year season FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani has said that moving the European soccer season to the calendar year is a "possibility to be discussed" in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic which has brought football to a standstill around the world. Soccer • 02 May 20
FIFA propose five-sub rule to aid return to action Teams will be able to make up to five substitutes under a new proposal from FIFA to help cope with the return to action amid the coronavirus pandemic, the world governing body has stated. Soccer • 27 Apr 20
FIFA propose five-sub rule to aid return to action Teams will be able to make up to five substitutes under a new proposal from FIFA to help cope with the return to action amid the coronavirus pandemic, the world governing body has stated. Soccer • 27 Apr 20
FAI set for €462k boost in FIFA virus relief move FIFA is releasing around $150 million to its national associations whose finances have been badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic, with the Football of Association of Ireland in line to receive €462k in the coming days. Soccer • 24 Apr 20
FAI set for €462k boost in FIFA virus relief move FIFA is releasing around $150 million to its national associations whose finances have been badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic, with the Football of Association of Ireland in line to receive €462k in the coming days. Soccer • 24 Apr 20
FIFA insist investment in women's game will remain FIFA has confirmed that investment worth $1billion US in women's football will go ahead despite the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Soccer • 20 Apr 20
FIFA insist investment in women's game will remain FIFA has confirmed that investment worth $1billion US in women's football will go ahead despite the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Soccer • 20 Apr 20
Swiss drop case against ex-FIFA president Blatter Switzerland's federal prosecutor is about to end its investigation into former FIFA President Sepp Blatter's deals with the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) to sell World Cup broadcasting rights. Soccer • 11 Apr 20
Swiss drop case against ex-FIFA president Blatter Switzerland's federal prosecutor is about to end its investigation into former FIFA President Sepp Blatter's deals with the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) to sell World Cup broadcasting rights. Soccer • 11 Apr 20
Infantino promises FIFA funds to ease pain of crisis FIFA president Gianni Infantino has promised to make available money from the world governing body's reserve funds as football faces up to the financial impact of the coronavirus shutdown. Soccer • 11 Apr 20
Infantino promises FIFA funds to ease pain of crisis FIFA president Gianni Infantino has promised to make available money from the world governing body's reserve funds as football faces up to the financial impact of the coronavirus shutdown. Soccer • 11 Apr 20
Swiss court upholds prosecutor's removal from probe Switzerland's top court rejected attorney general Michael Lauber's bid to rejoin investigations of corruption in soccer, refusing to overturn a lower court's ruling that his closed-door meetings with FIFA's head had raised the appearance of bias. Soccer • 09 Apr 20
Swiss court upholds prosecutor's removal from probe Switzerland's top court rejected attorney general Michael Lauber's bid to rejoin investigations of corruption in soccer, refusing to overturn a lower court's ruling that his closed-door meetings with FIFA's head had raised the appearance of bias. Soccer • 09 Apr 20
FIFA moves transfer window and approves extensions FIFA has approved the extension of player contracts until seasons are able to finish, with the coronavirus pandemic also seeing transfer window dates moved this summer. Soccer • 07 Apr 20
FIFA moves transfer window and approves extensions FIFA has approved the extension of player contracts until seasons are able to finish, with the coronavirus pandemic also seeing transfer window dates moved this summer. Soccer • 07 Apr 20
Russia denies bribes paid for World Cup votes Prosecutors have tabled fresh allegations of bribes being paid to FIFA executive committee members to vote for Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup. Soccer • 08 Apr 20
Russia denies bribes paid for World Cup votes Prosecutors have tabled fresh allegations of bribes being paid to FIFA executive committee members to vote for Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup. Soccer • 08 Apr 20
FIFA postpone all June international games All international football matches scheduled for June have been postponed following the first meeting of FIFA's coronavirus working group. Soccer • 03 Apr 20
FIFA postpone all June international games All international football matches scheduled for June have been postponed following the first meeting of FIFA's coronavirus working group. Soccer • 03 Apr 20
Infantino sees a 'less arrogant' game after coronavirus Football will be totally different when it eventually resumes after the coronavirus outbreak, FIFA chief, Gianni Infantino, said on Thursday. Soccer • 02 Apr 20
Infantino sees a 'less arrogant' game after coronavirus Football will be totally different when it eventually resumes after the coronavirus outbreak, FIFA chief, Gianni Infantino, said on Thursday. Soccer • 02 Apr 20
FIFA setting up fund to aid football community FIFA is planning on offering "assistance" to world football after the coronavirus pandemic plunged clubs and leagues into an unprecedented financial slump, the global governing body confirmed on Tuesday. Soccer • 31 Mar 20
FIFA setting up fund to aid football community FIFA is planning on offering "assistance" to world football after the coronavirus pandemic plunged clubs and leagues into an unprecedented financial slump, the global governing body confirmed on Tuesday. Soccer • 31 Mar 20
