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Women’s World Cup kicks off as planned despite deadly city shooting

FIFA has given the green light for the Women’s World Cup in Auckland despite the shooting occurring only a few miles from the opening stadium. The 2023 Women’s World Cup…

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US to host first newly expanded 32-team Club World Cup in 2025

The decision is voiced to “maximise synergies with the delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2026.” The United States is set to host the very first 32-team rendition of the…

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FIFA’s Infantino sparks World Cup backlash with comments on football equality

Despite progress in women’s sports, significant challenges remain, notably regarding equal pay, visibility, and training conditions. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sparked backlash after saying women should “pick the right…

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FIFA avoids standoff with deal to broadcast Women’s 2023 World Cup

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be the ninth edition to feature 32 teams, with several countries debuting on the international pitch for the first time. FIFA on Wednesday…

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Proposal urging FIFA to compensate Qatar 2022 migrant workers to be discussed at annual congress

The Norwegian proposal comes last on FIFA’s agenda before Infantino’s final statements, which are due to be made in Kigali. FIFA will be pushed to make payments to migrant workers…

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FIFA mulls reforms to tackle time-wasters following long additional time at Qatar 2022

The 2022 World Cup, which featured some of the longest games ever, served as the catalyst for the latest bold suggestion. FIFA is reportedly looking into establishing a ‘game clock’…

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Infantino hits back at backlash over ‘disrespectful’ selfie near Pele’s coffin

The FIFA boss is dismayed by the criticism he faced from social media users for his selfie FIFA President Gianni Infantino has pushed back against backlash of selfies taken at…

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World bids farewell to Pele as ‘king of football’ laid to rest

The three-time World Cup winner died on Thursday at 82 from multiple organ failure due to colon cancer progression The late Brazilian legend Pele was laid to rest at Urbano…

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Superstars Haydos, Messi launch FIFA’s ‘Football Unites the World’ campaign

Ahead of the first World Cup in the Middle East, a host of multinational superstars have put their rivalries aside to embark on the launch of the Football Unites the…

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