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Stop the 'game of massacre', UNFP tells FIFA boss

The UNFP has issued a scathing statement, warning that the tournament exemplifies how the relentless match schedule is pushing players to the brink, both physically and mentally.

Club World Cup 'a little bit like' 1930 World Cup, says Infantino

Infantino also took aim at critics of FIFA's ticketing policy and said that skeptics who had questioned the need for the tournament would quickly change their minds.

FIFA Club World Cup: All you need to know

The winners of the Club World Cup will receive up to £97m ($125m) from FIFA.

BFF eyes European opponent for September's FIFA friendlies

The Bangladesh national football team are likely to face a European opponent during the upcoming FIFA international window from September 1–9.

FIFA approves creation of Afghanistan women's refugee team

FIFA has approved the creation of an Afghanistan women's refugee team that will compete in matches overseen by the world governing body.

FIFA Women's World Cup to be expanded to 48 teams from 2031

The Women's World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams, like the men's competition, starting with the 2031 edition, FIFA announced on Friday.

FIFA unveils 2027 Women's World Cup venues in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium was among the eight venues announced by FIFA on Wednesday due to stage matches at the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

CONCACAF chief rejects 64-team World Cup plan for 2030

The opposition of Montagliani, who heads the confederation for the 41 member associations in North and Central America and the Caribbean, follows similar stances taken by UEFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

FIFA to debut body cameras for referees at Club World Cup

FIFA unveiled its team of 117 match officials on Monday for the inaugural Club World Cup and said referees would wear body cameras and enforce stricter goalkeeper time-wasting rules at the tournament to be staged across the United States.

March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025

Ex-FIFA chief Blatter and Platini cleared in corruption case

The pair, once among the most powerful figures in global soccer, were cleared of fraud at the Extraordinary Appeals Chamber of the Swiss Criminal Court in the town of Muttenz, near Basel.

March 9, 2025
March 9, 2025

BFF's financial motive hindering club football?

“BFF runs with financial help from FIFA. One of FIFA’s guidelines states that if a country’s professional league lasts for six months, the federation will receive USD 50,000. Instead of protecting the clubs, the BFF is chasing that allocation,” said Brothers Union manager Amer Khan.

March 7, 2025
March 7, 2025

FIFA lifts restricted financing on BFF

“After six years, the BFF has come out of the restricted financing from FIFA, which just informed us of the development today,” BFF president Tabith Awal told The Daily Star.

March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025

'FIFA owed me this money' says Platini in appeals court

The long-running legal saga began in 2015, when Blatter quit as head of FIFA in a corruption crisis.

February 11, 2025
February 11, 2025

Brazil, Argentina confirm FIFA U-20 World Cup tickets

That pair are heavyweight contenders at both continental and global level, with Argentina having won a record six editions of the U-20 World Cup while Brazil have claimed five.

January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025

Record level of international transfers in 2024 - FIFA

English teams were the number one spenders in the transfer market, paying out $1.88 billion overall, and also received the most for outgoing transfers, pocketing $1.34 billion.

December 24, 2024
December 24, 2024

FIFA amends transfer regulations after Diarra case

The Diarra case goes back 10 years. In August 2014, Lokomotiv Moscow terminated Diarra's contract citing contractual breaches by the player. The Russian club also sought 20 million euros compensation from Diarra, now aged 39.

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

Renamed Super League submits plans for 96-team competition

Super League promoters on Tuesday revealed they have asked FIFA and UEFA for "official recognition" of their proposed competition, renamed the "Unify League", leaning on a ruling from Europe's top court.

December 12, 2024
December 12, 2024

Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win

"FIFA's reckless decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia without ensuring adequate human rights protections are in place will put many lives at risk," Steve Cockburn, Amnesty International’s Head of Labour Rights and Sport, said in a statement issued by 21 bodies.

December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024

BFF dissolves 29 elected DFA bodies

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) yesterday dissolved 29 elected bodies of district and divisional football associations (DFAs), citing unavailability and resignation of association officials as well as inactivity of the said associations.