In light of the recent developments surrounding the call to suspend the Israeli Football Association by the Palestinian Football Association (PFA), Fifa has announced it will conduct a thorough legal assessment before making a decision. The PFA's call for the exclusion of Israel, which was backed by the Jordanian Football Association, has sparked a heated... Continue Reading →
FIFA has announced that Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup
The 2027 Women's World Cup will be a historic event as it will be held in Brazil, marking the first time a South American country has hosted the women's finals. Brazil secured the hosting rights after a vote of FIFA's 211 members, choosing their bid over a joint submission from Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany. This... Continue Reading →
FIFA has put forward a five-pillar plan to combat racism in football
The "Global Stand Against Racism" proposal put forward by Fifa represents a significant step towards addressing the pervasive issue of racist abuse in football. By introducing a comprehensive five-pillar plan, Fifa is demonstrating a commitment to addressing this pressing issue that has plagued the sport. One of the notable proposals within the plan is the... Continue Reading →
FIFA is facing the threat of legal action over the new Club World Cup scheduled to take place in the United States
FIFA's plans for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup have sparked significant controversy and opposition from prominent football organizations such as Fifpro and the World Leagues organisation. According to a report in The Times, these organizations have taken decisive action by sending a strongly worded letter to FIFA, expressing their deep-seated concerns about the scheduling... Continue Reading →
USA and Mexico have decided to withdraw their bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup
The United States and Mexico have made a significant decision to withdraw their joint bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup and instead focus on bidding for the tournament in 2031. This announcement comes less than three weeks before the hosts were to be chosen, at a Fifa congress in Bangkok on 17 May.... Continue Reading →
Premier League clubs unanimously approved semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) for the 2024-25 season
Premier League clubs have approved unanimously the use of semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) for the 2024-25 season. The plan is to introduce the system after one of the international breaks in September or October, the Premier League said. Fifa first used the technology at the 2022 men's World Cup in Qatar. It is anticipated SAOT... Continue Reading →
Spanish police have raided Luis Rubiales’ house as part of a corruption investigation
The Spanish Football Federation has been embroiled in a shocking scandal involving allegations of corruption and money laundering, leading to the arrest of at least six individuals and the raiding of multiple locations, including the federation's headquarters and the residence of its former president, Luis Rubiales. While Luis Rubiales was not among those arrested, he... Continue Reading →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has ruled out blue cards being introduced in football.
The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, recently made headlines by dismissing the notion of introducing blue cards in football, a topic that has been the center of attention in recent months. Last month, The Telegraph reported that the International Football Association Board (IFAB) was considering the implementation of blue cards into the game, potentially as early... Continue Reading →
BREAKING: Blue cards are to be introduced in professional football as part of sin-bin trials to be announced on Friday.
The introduction of blue cards by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) marks a significant development in football regulations. The implementation of sin bins, allowing referees to send off players for 10 minutes for dissent or cynical fouls, is poised to bring about a transformative change in the game. The possibility of including a provision... Continue Reading →
Lyon and West Ham have finalized a loan agreement for forward Said Benrahma following FIFA’s intervention.
Lyon's acquisition of forward Said Benrahma on loan until the end of the season from West Ham has been a captivating saga marked by drama and conflicting accusations. The Ligue 1 side initially criticized West Ham for what they termed as "incomprehensible behaviour" and a "lack of respect" after the deal failed to materialize on... Continue Reading →