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Earlier this month, an Iranian woman, Sahar Khodayari, who was denied entry to the football stadium, passed away after setting herself on fire. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA says it will not change its stand on allowing women entry into football stadiums in Iran

Earlier this week, a delegation of FIFA experts visited Tehran to discuss the measures designed to allow women to attend football matches.

22 Sep 2019 8:00 PM

Iran has come under pressure from FIFA to allow women to attend qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup and was reportedly given a deadline of August 31 to comply. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA to visit Iran to assess preparations for female fans

According to a source close to the proceedings, it will be a three-person delegation.

12 Sep 2019 10:33 AM

Star striker Mohamed Salah accused the federation of misusing his image inside the country. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA appoints emergency committee to run Egyptian football

The governing body of world football said it had appointed a "normalisation committee" to "run the daily affairs" of the EFA.

21 Aug 2019 1:51 PM

The formal ethics proceedings against Siasia were initiated on February 11 and stem from an extensive investigation into matches that Wilson Raj Perumal attempted to manipulate for betting purposes. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA hands lifetime ban on former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia

In addition, a fine of 50,000 Swiss Francs has been imposed on Siasia.

17 Aug 2019 3:54 PM

A FIFA statement said that the punishment "took into account the fact that Manchester City FC accepted its responsibility". (Photo: AFP)

FIFA fine Manchester City over 'international transfer of minors'

The Premier League champions could have faced a transfer ban, but instead, FIFA's Disciplinary Committee fined City 370,000 Swiss Francs.

14 Aug 2019 10:48 AM

The measure can be applied after the referee has applied the "three-step procedure" for such incidents. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA reveals harsher punishment for racist behaviour

The Disciplinary Code only applies to official FIFA competitions, including the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup.

11 Jul 2019 8:49 PM

The video displays a group of young boys playing football in a field when the ball reaches the ‘holy animal’, it takes full possession of the ball.(Photo: AFP)

This cow's football skills leaves Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo behind; see video

After seeing the video, the netizens declared the cow as GOAT (greatest of all time).

02 Jul 2019 11:58 PM

Michel Platini, 63, looked drawn as he left the police anti-corruption office in Nanterre in the western Paris suburbs.

Platini released in 2022 World Cup probe, denies wrongdoing

The French football legend who led European football's governing body from 2007 to 2015 was held on Tuesday.

19 Jun 2019 12:08 PM

Platini's communication team said that Platini's detention ended at 12:30 a.m. local time. (Photo: AP)

Platini released from custody after police questioning

Platini had denied any wrongdoing and French authorities did not announce any charges against the former France and Juventus player.

19 Jun 2019 11:34 AM

FIFA says the "fans should not have been asked to remove their T-shirts or to leave the stadium by local security." (Photo: AFP)

FIFA says wrong to stop Iran activists in World Cup stadiums

Stadium security officials intervened in Grenoble during Saturday's game between New Zealand and Canada

18 Jun 2019 4:34 PM

The 63 year old former France international captain was taken in by French police on Tuesday (Photo: AFP)

Former UEFA president arrested over Qatar 2022 hosting rights

Platini was taken in for questioning in the Parisian Suburb of Nanterre on Tuesday morning.

18 Jun 2019 3:54 PM

Some fans stopped looking for tickets after FIFA hinted that they were hard to come by. (Photo: AFP)

Despite FIFA ticket boast, most World Cup games not sold out

The group games involving the defending champion United States are listed by FIFA as sold out, starting Tuesday against Thailand in Reims.

12 Jun 2019 2:58 PM

Infantino has overseen a major increase in FIFA's income, with cash reserves increasing from $1 billion to $2.75 billion over his first term. (Photo: File)

Infantino waved in for second term as FIFA president

The FIFA Council chose to back his re-election by acclamation, with Infantino now hoping to build on the work he started in February 2016.

05 Jun 2019 7:13 PM

ther changes to the rules set to be introduced include a ban attacking players disrupting the opposition’s defensive wall at free kicks (Photo: AFP )

UEFA confirms new laws will not be implemented at Nations League

UEFA said the new rules, including cards for officials and a “clearer” wording of the handball rule, would be introduced.

04 Jun 2019 3:25 PM

Another Infantino idea, to bring forward the 48-team World Cup to 2022 in Qatar, had to be ditched (Photo: File)

Globe-trotting Infantino struggles to turn big plans into reality

Infantino said the proposed new tournaments were backed by an investment consortium willing to put in $25 billion over a 12-year cycle.

03 Jun 2019 3:25 PM

FIFA and Qatar also looked at whether the Gulf state could host an expanded tournament alone by changing the normal requirements for facilities. (Photo: AFP/FIFA trophy tour twitter)

32 teams will play in 2022 Fifa World Cup says Fifa

FIFA President Gianni Infantino had proposed expanding the tournament and explored the idea of adding additional host nations.

23 May 2019 8:56 AM

The tournament starts June 7 and runs through July 7. (Photo: File)

FIFA working on solution for World Cup ticketing issue

Fifa responded to the criticism after some fans buying tickets for the Women's World Cup were not given seats together.

22 May 2019 10:55 AM

The details about the voting procedure for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2019, including key release dates and the rules of allocation for each award will be made available later. (Photo: File)

Fifa announces two new award categories to promote women's football globally

The two new award categories are off Women's goalkeeper of the year and a women's team of the year.

07 May 2019 2:33 PM

Macarena Sanchez, a soccer player who is taking legal action against her club and the Argentine soccer association for not recognising her as a professional player. (Photo: AP)

Women footballers of Latin America fight for a level playing field

Ahead of 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, Latin American women football players demand for basics amenities to be able to compete internationally.

06 May 2019 8:32 PM

Lauber’s office has been investigating several cases of suspected corruption surrounding Zurich-based FIFA after it filed a criminal complaint in November 2014. (Photo: AFP)

Swiss prosecutor rejects criticism of his handling of FIFA probe

FIFA has the status of a private plaintiff in the probe into suspected breach of trust, fraud, embezzlement and money laundering.

28 Apr 2019 2:39 PM

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