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/ 343 days agoFA Cup more popular than FIFA Club World Cup in United States
According to Google, the English FA Cup is more popular in the United States than the FIFA Club World Cup. Data from Google Trends, an online tool provided by Google to measure interest based on web searches, reveals some fascinating data ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup hosted across 11 cities in the […]

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/ 344 days agoWill penalties change forever? A FIFA referee's proposal to benefit goalkeepers
Pierluigi Collina, chairman of FIFA's Referees Committee, proposed a significant change to penalty kicks: a "single-attempt" rule. This would eliminate rebounds, similar to penalty shootouts, aiming to reduce the significant advantage currently held by penalty takers and create a more balanced contest.

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/ 346 days agoFIFA's controversial decision: Banning Neymar's brilliant penalty method due to its effectiveness
FIFA deemed Neymar's penalty technique, specifically the feint before striking the ball, as an infringement of Law 14 and an act of unsporting behavior. This ruling resulted in a ban, forcing Neymar to adapt his approach and highlighting FIFA's efforts to maintain fairness and prevent overly deceptive tactics.

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/ 357 days agoSalah's future at Liverpool in jeopardy: FIFA's transfer rule changes looming
The rule change could put pressure on them to either finalize a new contract with Salah or risk losing him earlier than expected.

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/ 370 days agoAddressing low playtime: FIFA introduces measures to mitigate average 51 minutes of action in soccer
The issue of time-wasting in football is a persistent concern, significantly reducing actual playing time and impacting the fairness and flow of matches. The average of only 51 minutes of effective play per game is unacceptable to FIFA.

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/ 373 days agoMajor La Liga clubs handed FIFA sanctions, restricted from transfers until 2026
The FIFA transfer bans will significantly impact both Rayo Vallecano and Mallorca, preventing them from strengthening their squads during the current and next two transfer windows, potentially affecting their performance and competitiveness.

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/ 381 days agoThe Premier League's stand against the FIFA Club World Cup: Understanding the dispute
Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters has voiced serious concerns about the 2025 Club World Cup schedule, citing potential conflicts with player rest regulations and the overall impact on the English league.

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/ 384 days agoFIFA's 4 major rule changes ahead: Focus on VAR and new time-wasting regulations
The future of football is here: The IFAB's rule changes for 2025, focusing on technology and improved game flow, are poised to transform how the beautiful game is played and officiated.

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/ 384 days agoFIFA acts on its own and eliminates a European selection from the 2026 World Cup
One European national team has been definitively ruled out of the 2026 World Cup due to ongoing sanctions imposed by FIFA and UEFA. The exclusion highlights the significant impact that political events can have on international sporting competitions.

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/ 393 days agoHow FIFA's latest rule will change the winter transfer market forever
FIFA has temporarily modified its transfer regulations to address the implications of the Lass Diarra ruling, impacting Article 17 and clarifying the concept of "just cause" for contract termination. These changes will be in effect for the winter transfer window.

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/ 397 days agoHow Netflix's Women's World Cup deal is groundbreaking
Netflix's deal to acquire the U.S. media rights to the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup is a groundbreaking deal for the sport of soccer in the United States. For women's soccer, it secures top billing on a streaming service with 66 million subscribers in the United States. In doing so, it'll help increase subscriptions […]

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/ 398 days agoWorld Cup stipulation: Soccer fans to be banned from consuming alcohol in stadiums
A confirmed ban on alcohol sales in stadiums, revealed by inside sources, creates a ripple effect across the tournament. The move follows the costly cancellation of beer sales in Qatar in 2022 and suggests FIFA may be prioritizing its financial relationships with Saudi Arabia.

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/ 399 days agoLandon Donovan says FIFA's rule change might undermine USMNT's World Cup aspirations
A new FIFA rule could significantly hinder the USMNT's preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Clubs participating in the 2025 Club World Cup are not obligated to release players for international duty, potentially leaving coach Mauricio Pochettino without key players during crucial training and match opportunities.

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/ 400 days agoHow did Lionel Messi dare at The Best awards after Vinícius Júnior took home the prize?
The FIFA Best awards highlighted a changing of the guard in men's football. While Lionel Messi remains a legend, his sixth-place finish in the 2024 voting clearly indicates the rise of a new generation of talent, with Vinícius Júnior taking home the top prize.

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/ 400 days agoVinícius Júnior crowned as FIFA The Best 2024 winner
Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior has claimed FIFA's coveted The Best Men's Player award for 2024. The announcement from Doha followed a controversial Ballon d'Or ceremony and a poorly attended awards event due to the last-minute change in the scheduled date.