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UEFA briefed the coaches of Nations League semi-finalists Portugal, England, Switzerland and the Netherlands about VAR in April. (Photo: AFP)

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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...

4 Jun 2019 3:25 PM IST

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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...

3 Jun 2019 3:25 PM IST

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

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 July 2019 8:49 PM IST

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)

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This cow's football skills leaves Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo...

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

2 July 2019 11:58 PM IST

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

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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...

21 Aug 2019 1:51 PM IST

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)

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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 IST

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

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...

14 Aug 2019 10:48 AM IST

Gianni Infantino says in a statement now is the moment to change things and FIFA is expecting positive developments starting in the next Iran home match. (Photo: AFP)

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FIFA thinking of delegation to ensure Iran allows women fans into...

Former French World Cup winner Youri Djorkaeff told AFP on Thursday that he would be part of any delegation.

27 Sept 2019 10:00 AM IST

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'Racism not acceptable in Italian football': FIFA chief Gianni...

Blaise Matuidi, Kalidou Koulibaly and Moise Kean were also victims last season.

24 Sept 2019 12:33 PM IST

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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino urges strict action after racist abuse...

Since the beginning of the season, Romelu Lukaku and Franck Kessie have been targeted by monkey cries during league...

23 Sept 2019 9:58 AM IST

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)

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FIFA says it will not change its stand on allowing women entry into...

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

22 Sept 2019 8:00 PM IST

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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 Sept 2019 10:33 AM IST