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# fifa - Wednesday 21 November, 2018
Fifa president Infantino predicts best ever World Cup in Qatar
FIFA’s decision to award Qatar the 2022 World Cup has been heavily criticised.
# fifa - Wednesday 7 November, 2018
Players in breakaway European Super League could be banned from World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has warned teams of the consequences of stepping away from the organisation.
# fifa - Wednesday 31 October, 2018
Wolves reach €18 million agreement for Portugal's number one
After the Portuguese side went to Fifa to demand compensation for the goalkeeper, the two teams have now worked out an agreement.
# fifa - Wednesday 17 October, 2018
Northern Ireland block Kyle Lafferty from playing for Rangers on Sunday following international no-show
The Fermanagh-born striker ruled himself out of Northern Ireland’s Nations League games this week.
# fifa - Thursday 11 October, 2018
Fifa seek to double number of women footballers by 2026
Fifa is aiming for 60 million women footballers worldwide, while professionalising clubs and national leagues.
# fifa - Friday 5 October, 2018
FIFA maker EA Sports issues statement to describe Cristiano Ronaldo rape allegations as 'concerning'
The footballer’s relationship with his sponsors could be in jeopardy over the allegations.
# fifa - Thursday 27 September, 2018
VAR given green light for Champions League use from next season
The technology will also be used at the 2020 European Championships.
# fifa - Monday 24 September, 2018
Surprise as Salah's Merseyside derby strike wins Fifa Puskas award
The Liverpool forward beat competition from the likes of Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
World Cup-winning boss Deschamps beats Zidane to Fifa's best coach award
Croatia’s Zlatko Dalic was also in the running at Monday’s Fifa Best Awards in London.
# fifa - Thursday 20 September, 2018
Two nations share Fifa rankings top spot for the first time ever as Ireland drop one place
World Cup winners France and third-placed Belgium both sit at the summit.
# fifa - Thursday 30 August, 2018
Welsh FA hold talks over 'Home Nations' bid for 2030 World Cup
A ‘Home Nations’ tournament held across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is a possibility, with discussions being held.
# fifa - Wednesday 29 August, 2018
Trump gives media red card after meeting Fifa boss Infantino
The head of football’s governing body met the US president on Tuesday to discuss the 2026 World Cup.
# fifa - Wednesday 22 August, 2018
'Wantonly greedy' former Brazil federation president Marin given four-year jail term
He’s the first person to be imprisoned as the result of the U.S. investigation into Fifa corruption.
# fifa - Wednesday 1 August, 2018
England preparing bid to host 2030 Fifa World Cup
Having missed out in 2006 and 2018, the FA are looking into the possibility of securing the finals in 12 years’ time.
# fifa - Sunday 29 July, 2018
Qatar World Cup organisers deny 'black operations' claim
Allegations of nefarious schemes by the successful bid team for the 2022 World Cup have been strongly denied.
# fifa - Tuesday 24 July, 2018
No room for Neymar as Fifa name 10 Player of the Year contenders
Don’t worry, Kylian Mbappe, Mo Salah and Raphael Varane all made the cut this time.
# fifa - Friday 13 July, 2018
Fifa wants TV cameras to avoid any 'suggestions of sexual connotations'
Football’s world governing body sent AFP a statement about its policy.
Fifa confirms no positive World Cup doping tests, starts investigation into England chants
The governing body has confirmed that all doping tests from the tournament have come back negative.
# fifa - Monday 9 July, 2018
Croatia sack former international over Vida's 'pro-Ukraine' video
The pair came under scrutiny after releasing what was construed as a politically motivated message across social media
# fifa - Sunday 8 July, 2018
# fifa - Friday 6 July, 2018
Fifa president Infantino invites trapped Thai soccer team to World Cup final
Gianni Infantino is hopeful the children and their coach can be rescued and taken to the showpiece event.
Maradona apologises to Fifa over England 'monumental theft' claim
Referee Mark Geiger was slammed by the outspoken Argentina legend, who has now admitted he went too far in his criticisms.
# fifa - Thursday 5 July, 2018
Fifa rebukes Maradona's 'inappropriate' referee claims
The Argentina great said Colombia were victims of a “monumental theft” against England.
# fifa - Sunday 1 July, 2018
Senegal complain to Fifa over fair play rule
‘Japan literally refused to play when it learned that Colombia had just scored a goal against Senegal… which is contrary to the principles governing football.’
# fifa - Sunday 24 June, 2018
'He said in football there were 2 types of people - those who pay bribes and those who accept them'
Buzzfeed investigative reporter Ken Bensinger chats about his acclaimed new book on the Fifa corruption scandal.
# fifa - Wednesday 20 June, 2018
Former Fifa President Sepp Blatter would back a UK and Ireland World Cup bid
The controversial figure also believes a 48-team tournament is a bad idea.
# fifa - Thursday 14 June, 2018
Fifa to take action over Palestinan FA chief's Messi comment
Jibril Rajoub had demanded that the Barcelona star not take part in the pre-World Cup friendly against Israel.
# fifa - Monday 11 June, 2018
Tomorrow Fifa will choose between North America and Morocco to host 2026 World Cup
On the eve of the World Cup in Russia, 207 Fifa member nations will cast their vote in a congress of world football’s governing body.
Talks for 48-team World Cup put on hold - Infantino
Plans for the 2022 Qatar tournament to feature 48 teams have been shelved according to the Fifa president.
# fifa - Tuesday 5 June, 2018
Fifa files criminal complaint against Viagogo over World Cup ticket sales
World football’s governing body says it is attempting ‘to protect the fans and prevent unauthorised ticket resales’ at this month’s tournament in Russia.
# fifa - Wednesday 23 May, 2018
Almost 23 years after Bosman rule, Belgian court to hear appeal on third-party ownership
Fifa has banned third-party ownership of players, but a Belgian club has received backing to challenge the rule.
# fifa - Thursday 19 April, 2018
Fifa dismiss Brewster racism complaint from U17 World Cup final
An investigation into alleged racial discrimination of Morgan Gibbs-White has been dropped.
# fifa - Wednesday 18 April, 2018
Fifa plans to scrap the Confederations Cup and replace it with a bigger Club World Cup
The expanded competition will take place every four years instead of the current World Cup warm-up tournament.
# fifa - Tuesday 17 April, 2018
Fifa open disciplinary proceedings against Russia over alleged monkey chants
Paul Pogba and Ousmane Dembele were targeted by racist taunts while playing for France against the World Cup hosts last month.
# fifa - Tuesday 10 April, 2018
Ibrahimovic: Fifa can't stop me playing in the World Cup
Zlatan makes the rules.
# fifa - Thursday 29 March, 2018
World Cup referees selected - Two from MLS, none from Premier League
FIFA has announced its referees for the 2018 World Cup, and none are English.
# fifa - Monday 1 January, 2018
Fifa say they attempted to contact whistleblower amid doping in football claims
In an interview to the Associated Press, Grigory Rodchenkov’s lawyer said his client had information that could be of interest.
# fifa - Friday 15 December, 2017
Fifa threatens to boot Spain out of World Cup over political interference
The issue centres on the Spanish football federation presidency.
# fifa - Thursday 14 December, 2017
A Dublin games giant has bought the firm that helps develop the FIFA series
Keywords Studios is splashing out €23 million to acquire US-based Sperasoft Studio.
# fifa - Thursday 7 December, 2017
Kevin Jonas, of Jonas Brothers fame, just testified in the Fifa trial for some reason
Jonas testified that a Paul McCartney concert did indeed take place on a certain date in 2010.
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The defender appeared in a social media video after last night’s World Cup quarter-final win over Russia.
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