Page 12 - Latest Updates on FIFA
European Super League clubs tell FIFA legal action already started
The 12 clubs pursuing a Super League have told the leaders FIFA and UEFA that legal action is already being pursued to stop them from action intended to thwart the launch of the breakaway competition
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Swedish sports body hacked by Russian military intelligence, officials say
The organization that oversees Sweden's national sports federations was hacked by Russian military intelligence in 2017-18, officials said Tuesday
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FIFA approves Bayern teen Jamal Musiala's switch to Germany
FIFA said it gave formal approval Friday for Bayern Munich teenager Jamal Musiala to switch his national eligibility to Germany from England.
Mining billionaire FIFA''s chosen man to run African soccer
He's made speeches alongside Barack Obama and attended business meetings with Donald Trump. He once gave $200,000 to Nelson Mandela as a birthday present
Near enchanting Aizawl, pops up a FIFA-funded football ground
Nestled in the hilly area of the Sairang Dinthar, just 18km from the Aizawl city, the newly laid, FIFA-funded artificial football turf will strengthen Mizoram's development programme
India's top gamers set to take part in first-ever AIFF eFootball Challenge
India's best FIFA gamers are set to take part in the first-ever AIFF eFootball Challenge beginning on March 20,
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Vishwanathan Anand to mentor at Tech Mahindra's phygital Chess League
Global Chess League is an extension of the various partnerships its has with different sports- from FIFA to Indian Premier League's Kings XI Punjab
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Indian women's football team face Serbia in first of 3 FIFA friendlies
The Indian women's team is set to kick-off its preparations for the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup with three international friendlies in Alanya, Turkey
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FIFA clears Munir El Haddadi to change allegiance from Spain to Morocco
After two lost appeals at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Munir El Haddadi was cleared Friday to represent Morocco in international soccer
Atletico Madrid appeals to CAS in attempt to suspend Trippier ban
Atletico Madrid appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday to suspend Kieran Trippier's ban for breaching betting rules
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Bayern's Robert Lewandowski wins FIFA award as best men's player
Robert Lewandowski won his biggest personal prize, showing that a forward not named Messi or Ronaldo can be voted the world's best soccer player.
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Men's Player Award 2020: Fifa nominates Messi, Ronaldo, Salah among others
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Mohammad Salah and Robert Lewandowski are among the candidates shortlisted for this year's Best FIFA Men's Player Award
 "Men's Player Award 2020: Fifa nominates Messi, Ronaldo, Salah among others")
Covid-19 impact: FIFA awards ceremony to be virtual event on December 17
FIFA's annual awards ceremony will be held as a virtual event on Dec. 17, soccer's governing body said Friday
FIFA bans Haitian soccer president Yves Jean-Bart for life for sexual abuse
Haitian soccer federation president Yves Jean-Bart was banned from the sport for life on Friday following accusations of systematic sexual abuse of female players.
New FIFA rules to protect female football players' maternity rights
Female soccer players should soon get their maternity rights protected under new employment rules announced Thursday by FIFA.
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Fifa cancels next year's U-17 women's World Cup in India due to Covid-19
Fifa cancelled both women's U-17 World Cup and U-20 World Cup which were scheduled to be held in India and Costa Rica respectively but handed both the countries the hosting rights of the 2022 editions
Referees need to be consistent to earn players' respect: India's Fifa panel
Indian referee in the FIFA panel, Rowan Arumughan says besides having top fitness and understanding of the laws of the game, a football referee also needs to perform consistently
 "Referees need to be consistent to earn players' respect: India's Fifa panel")
Meet resilient Indian women breaking stereotypes on the football field
In a first, four Indian women in the list of FIFA International Referees
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino tests positive for Covid, in self-isolation
Infantino, who is 50 years old, has reported mild symptoms and is in self-isolation and will quarantine for at least 10 days, FIFA added in a statement
 "FIFA President Gianni Infantino tests positive for Covid, in self-isolation")
FIFA: International transfer spending drops by almost $1.9 billion
Soccer clubs spent nearly $1.9 billion less than last year on international player transfers during the European summer trading window, according to FIFA research published on Friday
