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WEBFor the Business of Football. October 3 – On the eve of its Council meeting today, FIFA president Gianni Infantino and his fellow decision makers received yet another demand from Human Rights Watch to “fulfil” the organisation’s responsibilities and stop Israeli clubs organising fixtures in the West Bank, an issue that constantly been kicked down the road by world football’s ...
Pogba to return next August after CAS reduces his doping ban
WEB4 hours ago — October 7 – French international Paul Pogba, once the golden boy of his country’s midfield but whose career took a dramatic downward turn, says his “nightmare is over” after a four-year ban for doping was reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Pogba, who is under contract with Juventus until 2026, will be able to return to competitive football from March 11 ...
ECJ ruling on Diarra case threatens stability of transfer market
WEB4 hours ago — October 7 – It’s been described by some experts as Bosman Mark 2 and could have significant implications for years to come. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that some of FIFA’s transfer rules are contrary to EU law, potentially opening a can of worms in terms of the way professional players can move from one club to another.
World Cup 2026 will be a game changer. Edmonton wants to be …
WEBDec 23, 2021 — By Paul Nicholson December 22 – Talk of a biennial World Cup has overshadowed some of the crucial decision making to be made around the 2026 World Cup, and event that in itself will be groundbreaking, both for FIFA and football. It will be the first FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by three countries – US, Mexico and Canada – and the first finals to be played by 48 teams.
Qatar ready to host Asian Cup, but are they ready to play? Friendly ...
WEBJanuary 8 – With just four days left before the kick-off on Friday (Jan 12) of the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar, there has been a flurry of last-minute fixtures as nations fine tune squads or in some cases desperately seek form and formation ahead of the tournament. Hong Kong’s surprise 2-1 win over China behind closed doors raised football’s geopolitical eyebrows, while tournament favourites ...
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WEBSep 10, 2024 — Villar niece killed in Mexico as kidnapping goes tragically wrong. September 21 – A niece of Angel Maria Villar, one of world football’s most high-ranking officials who ran UEFA temporarily in the absence of Michel Platini, has tragically been found dead close to the Mexican city of Toluca after being held to ransom.
With 2-year countdown to 2026 World Cup ... - Inside World Football
WEBJune 11 – The two year countdown to the 2026 World Cup kick-off at the Estadio Azteca Mexico City on June 11 has begun, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino continuing his ‘greatest’ theme saying the finals would be “the greatest event, the greatest show, the greatest tournament”. Qatar 2022 was the ‘greatest ever’ World Cup according to Infantino, and that followed his previous ...
TIM exits Serie A but dials in Milan double with Inter sponsorship ...
WEB4 hours ago — October 7 – Reigning Serie A Champions Inter Milan have announced a new partnership with TIM, which will see the broadcast provider become the club’s Official Telco Partner. The two-year-deal extends to the Women’s team, with the TIM logo on their shorts for the coming season . TIM will also take naming rights for the Inter Youth Centre, which includes the college where the club’s ...
Infantino defends 2030 and 2034 World Cup decisions as ‘the best …
WEBDecember 15 – FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the 2030 and 2034 World Cup bidding processes as “the best FIFA can do for football, covering the entire world in only eight years”. A bidding process for a World Cup usually takes years, but FIFA and Infantino awarded the 2030 and 2034 World Cups, subject to confirmation by the Congress next year, in the blink of an eye, and ...
Inter Miami wins first Supporters’ Shield; Messi wins major title ...
WEB3 days ago — October 3 – Inter Miami won their second major trophy and 1st MLS Supporters Shield after beating the Columbus crew 3-2, thanks to two goals from the GOAT, Lionel Messi. With two matches left in the regular season Inter Miami still have the opportunity to break the league’s points record of 73 set by the New England Revolution in 2021. With Messi approaching peak form after missing 18 of ...