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Brazil scored higher than BNG in technical evaluation for hosting the 2027 Women's World Cup. [ more ]

Brazil is in the lead to host the 2027 Women's World Cup over the joint bid from Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. [ more ]

FIFA postponed decision to suspend Israel over Gaza conflict pending legal advice. [ more ]

FIFA to seek legal advice before making a decision on Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international football due to conflict with Hamas. [ more ]

Zambia's coach Bruce Mwape facing accusations of inappropriate touching, under investigation by FIFA. [ more ]

Brazil to host 2027 Women's World Cup - first in South America. [ more ]

Fifa's player transfer rules may breach EU regulations by hindering player contracts and club competition. [ more ]

Discussion of Premier League midweek games: Manchester United, Chelsea, and Manchester City victories, followed by Juventus's Coppa Italia win and FIFA's consideration of overseas domestic matches. [ more ]

The U.S. Soccer Federation and Mexican counterpart withdrew joint bid to host 2027 Women's World Cup, focusing on 2031 to seek equal FIFA investment in men's and women's tournaments. [ more ]

Fifa threatened Zambia's football association with suspension due to money-laundering accusations against its president, potentially impacting women's Olympic participation. [ more ]

Fifa needs to consult domestic leagues over tournament expansions and calendar changes. [ more ]

Apple is close to securing worldwide television rights for the FIFA Club World Cup, a significant move into live sports with a deal potentially worth over $1 billion. [ more ]

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed a soccer promoter's antitrust lawsuit against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation to proceed. [ more ]

FIFA is close to an agreement with Apple for worldwide TV rights for a new tournament in the US, potentially only accessible through Apple TV+. [ more ]

Apple is close to securing worldwide rights for an expanded Club World Cup in 2025, worth over $1 billion, adding to their sports streaming portfolio. [ more ]

Atletico Madrid secures Club World Cup spot after Barcelona's Champions League exit. [ more ]

Samuel Eto'o accuses CAF general secretary of breaching FIFA's code of ethics in match-fixing investigation. [ more ]

FIFA considering changes to policy on league matches in other countries.

Agreement between FIFA and promoter Relevent Sports to dismiss lawsuit, pending policy considerations. [ more ]

Anti-gay chants led to the suspension of the United States-Mexico Concacaf Nations League final match for the second consecutive year.

Concacaf and FIFA have taken disciplinary actions against discriminatory behavior from fans during matches. [ more ]

FIFA criticized for inaction on Israel issue amid Gaza conflict

Iceland's coach expresses concerns over playing Israel during conflict [ more ]

The Biden administration supports an antitrust suit against FIFA and USSF regarding hosting league matches in the US.

Relevent Sports' legal battle against FIFA and USSF sheds light on the strict policies governing league matches. [ more ]

The FIFA Under-17 World Cup will be held annually with an expanded 48-team format.

The decision reflects the growing influence of the Middle East and North Africa region in soccer. [ more ]

Rebecca Welch to be inducted into National Football Museum's Hall of Fame.

Welch's groundbreaking achievements as a referee in the football league. [ more ]

England forward Beth Mead and her Arsenal team-mate Vivianne Miedema are collaborating with Fifa to share insights on ACL injuries.

Injuries like ACL tears are a significant concern in women's football with high-profile players like Mead, Miedema, Sam Kerr, and Mia Fishel affected. [ more ]

Southern California will find out which games it will host for the 2026 World Cup this weekend.

Reports suggest that the final may be held in AT&T Stadium in Texas instead of SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. [ more ]

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested using an algorithm to set football transfer fees.

The idea is aimed at increasing transparency and helping stakeholders in the transfer system. [ more ]

Lyon are confident that FIFA will authorize the loan signing of West Ham's Said Benrahma despite a deadline-day setback.

Lyon has provided proof to FIFA that they entered the necessary information in the transfer portal, and FIFA is reviewing the transfer requests for both Benrahma and Pablo Fornals. [ more ]

The corruption case involving FIFA officials is at risk of falling apart due to questions about whether U.S. prosecutors overreached their authority.

Former soccer officials are arguing that the bribery schemes they were convicted for are no longer considered a crime in the United States.

The vacated convictions have emboldened the defendants to ask for their records to be cleared and their money returned. [ more ]

Former Spanish football federation president, Luis Rubiales, has lost his appeal against a three-year ban from football-related activities by Fifa.

Rubiales stepped down from his role in September after kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain's Women's World Cup final win against England. [ more ]

FIFA has upheld the three-year ban on former Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales for his behavior after the Women's World Cup final.

Rubiales kissed a player on the lips, grabbed his crotch, and threw another player over his shoulder, resulting in the ban.

The ban could be appealed again at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and Rubiales may also stand trial for his actions. [ more ]

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called for automatic forfeits for teams whose fans commit racist abuse.

Infantino also called for worldwide stadium bans and criminal charges for racists. [ more ]

FIFA president calls for automatic forfeit of games for teams whose fans commit racist abuse

Infantino also calls for worldwide stadium bans and criminal charges for racists [ more ]

AC Milan and goalkeeper Mike Maignan walked off the field in protest after being subjected to racist abuse by Udinese fans.

FIFA suggested implementing a forfeit rule for clubs whose fans misbehave. [ more ]

FIFA president Gianni Infantino calls for teams with racist fans to automatically forfeit games.

Infantino advocates for stricter measures including stadium bans and criminal charges for racists. [ more ]

Fifa has not acted on an independent investigator's recommendation to suspend the president of the Gabonese football association.

The president could face up to three years in prison for not reporting alleged sexual abuse by coaches in Gabon.

There is no suggestion that the president himself has been accused of sexual abuse. [ more ]

FIFA fines Brazilian and Argentine federations for brawl between fans prior to World Cup qualifying game.

Brazil fined 50,000 Swiss Francs for failure to maintain law and order, Argentina fined 20,000 Swiss Francs for lack of order or discipline. [ more ]

FIFA has suspended most of its new FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) due to legal challenges.

The regulations imposed new obligations and restrictions on football agents, including caps on commissions, but these have been found to be unlawful restraints of trade. [ more ]