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/ 3 days ago

FIFA suffers major setback ahead of 2026 World Cup: UEFA makes decision on Arsene Wenger’s radical offside rule change

What began as a vision to restore attacking freedom has suddenly encountered resistance at the highest level, delivering a moment that could significantly alter FIFA’s plans in the years ahead.
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/ 3 days ago

Raphinha turns Spanish Super Cup celebration into statement: Barcelona hero aims subtle seven-word jab at FIFA and Ballon d’Or jury

Overlooked, underestimated, yet once again decisive when it mattered most, the Brazilian star left Jeddah with a trophy in his hands and a message that would soon echo far beyond the stadium.
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/ 8 days ago

Colombia coach Lorenzo says he wanted to vote for Messi at The Best but FIFA blocked it

Lionel Messi was the chosen candidate for Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo at The Best Awards, but FIFA did not allow him to vote for the Argentine star.
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/ 10 days ago

2026 World Cup: FIFA unveils AI technology to enhance VAR decisions

FIFA announced that it will implement Artificial Intelligence tools during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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/ 15 days ago

Club World Cup: FIFA reportedly set to choose unexpected host for 2029 edition

The second expanded edition of the FIFA Club World Cup is scheduled for 2029, and reports suggest that FIFA has already identified a host nation.
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/ 16 days ago

FIFA reportedly considering rule change to prevent time wasting: Could it apply before the 2026 World Cup?

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just months away, FIFA is reportedly considering a rule modification aimed at preventing time wasting.
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/ 18 days ago

Argentina star Thiago Almada behind FIFA’s severe ban amid $30M dispute between MLS and Brazilian clubs

A conflict between a Major League Soccer team and a Brazilian club involving Argentina star Thiago Almada led to a severe decision by FIFA.
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/ 18 days ago

2026 World Cup ticket demand keeps breaking records, FIFA’s Infantino says despite price controversy

Despite the ongoing controversy with the prices, FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed that the tickets for the 2026 World Cup are facing a record-breaking demand.
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/ 18 days ago

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino announces replacement for The Best awards ahead of 2026

In the end of an era, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced the awards that'll be replacing The Best ahead of 2026.
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/ 19 days ago

Arsene Wenger’s radical offside rule: When might FIFA introduce it and could it debut at the 2026 World Cup?

What once sounded like a radical idea is now being openly discussed by FIFA officials as part of a broader push to make the game more attacking, more fluid, and easier to officiate in the era of technology.
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/ 19 days ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino hints at rule changes, including Wenger offside rule, ahead of 2026 World Cup

As the 2026 World Cup gets closer, FIFA's Gianni Infantino hinted to several rule changes in soccer, addressing specifically the offside rule from Arsène Wenger.
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/ 20 days ago

FIFA president Infantino makes bold claim about Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League growth ahead of 2034 World Cup

Set to be the host nation for the 2034 World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino delivered a bold claim over the growth of Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Pro League.
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/ 27 days ago

FIFA Ranking update leaves Messi’s Argentina, Ronaldo’s Portugal and Top 10 unchanged ahead of 2026 World Cup

With just 6 months left before the start of the 2026 World Cup, the FIFA Ranking has been updated, leaving Lionel Messi’s Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal and the Top 10 positions unchanged.
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/ 29 days ago

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick slams FIFA after Raphinha’s The Best snub: ‘It’s a joke’

The absence of Raphinha among the players honored at the FIFA The Best Awards prompted a strong reaction from Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick.
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/ 30 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo dealt major blow as FIFA confirms severe ban on Al Nassr future signings

FIFA has announced a harsh sanction against Cristiano Ronaldo’s club Al Nassr FC.