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Ireland confirms it will join UK in exploring 2030 World Cup bid
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has confirmed it will join the FAs of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in exploring a potential bid to host the 2030 World Cup, continuing the current t…
Tebas: Fifa has “no decision to make” over LaLiga’s US match
LaLiga president Javier Tebas defended his plan to play a regular-season match in the USA against the concerns of Fifa president Gianni Infantino
Ireland tipped to join potential UK World Cup bid
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is reportedly open to talks with the FAs of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales over joining the home nations’ bid for the 2030 Fifa World Cup.
Infantino discusses promotion and relegation in White House visit
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has expressed his preference for promotion and relegation in American Soccer following a meeting with US president Donald Trump at the White House to discuss preparations f…
Morocco, Spain and Portugal reportedly plot pan-continental World Cup bid
Fresh from the country’s failed attempt to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup, Morocco is plotting to join forces with Spain and Portugal to launch a bid for the 2030 edition, according to Moroccan news outlet A…
Long-time Fifa legal director Villiger leaves organisation
Fifa's long-time legal director Marco Villiger has left the organisation after more than a decade's service
Fifa answers criticism over code of ethics reform
World football’s governing body Fifa has responded to criticism concerning its revised code of ethics stating that the changes made will guarantee greater opportunities for transparency and understanding o…
Handle with flair: VAR and sponsorship
Tim Crow reflects on the use of VAR in Russia 2018 and why sponsors will be considering it in future tournaments.
Defamation clauses inserted as Fifa reshapes code of ethics
World football’s governing body Fifa has moved to revamp its code of ethics, with “corruption” removed as an official offence and defamation introduced as a new means of sanctioning.
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CAF ExCo member to appeal Fifa ban
Zambian football official Kalusha Bwalya has said he will appeal against a two-year ban imposed on him by Fifa, stating he is innocent of charges brought by world football’s governing body.
Fifa planning standardised transfer window
Fifa, football’s global governing body, is reportedly considering introducing a standardised transfer window to ensure a more level playing field for clubs across Europe.
Fifa reduces former Caribbean football leader’s ban
World football’s governing body Fifa has reduced the suspension imposed on former Caribbean Football Union (CFU) president Gordon Derrick after its Appeal Committee ruled that fewer article breaches h…
Qatar denies smear allegations against rival World Cup bids
Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy has rubbished fresh allegations reported in the Sunday Times newspaper that the team that led the country’s successful bid for the 2022 Fifa World Cup…
CAS rejects Valcke appeal against Fifa ban
Former Fifa secretary general Jérôme Valcke has today (Friday) seen his appeal against a 10-year ban imposed by world football’s governing body dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
EXCLUSIVE | Le Floc’h: Fifa takes stock after race against time to sign partners
Time was the greatest enemy in Fifa’s attempt to sell the full offering of sponsorship rights for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Philippe Le Floc’h, Fifa’s chief commercial officer has told Sports Sponso…
EXCLUSIVE | Le Floc’h: “Fifa will exceed its commercial targets despite troubled period”
Fifa has told TV Sports Markets it has exceeded its commercial targets despite experiencing “the most troubled period” in its history.
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IPC and FIG leaders set for IOC membership as Coe, Infantino again miss out
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that International Paralympic Committee (IPC) president Andrew Parsons and International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) counterpart Morinari Watanabe…
盈方有望通过销售国际足联在亚洲的转播权,赚取巨额利润
TV Sports Markets 消息,盈方代理已超出向国际足联(FIFA)担保的2018和2022年世界杯在亚洲的转播权费用。盈方仍在销售2022年世界杯的转播权,销售对象不包括最有价值的中国市场。