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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.

July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023

Probe into allegations against BFF officials over govt fund to run: SC

The apex court also asked the HC to dispose of the rule issued over this matter in three weeks, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) lawyer Khurshid Alam Khan told The Daily Star.

June 25, 2023
June 25, 2023

Probe into corruption allegations regarding govt fund against BFF officials to continue: SC chamber judge

The chamber judge however issued status quo on a part of the HC order that directed the agencies to probe the corruption allegations regarding FIFA's money against them.

June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023

Vinicius to lead new anti-racism committee : FIFA

"There will be no more football with racism in it. The games should be stopped immediately when it happens. Enough is enough," Infantino said on Thursday

June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023

FIFA strikes Women's WC broadcast deal for 34 European countries

FIFA on Wednesday announced it had struck a deal with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to televise the 2023 Women's World Cup, avoiding a controversial blackout in the 'Big Five' European nations.

June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023

FIFA made false claims about carbon neutrality at Qatar WC: regulator

The Swiss Fairness Commission, the self-regulatory body of the advertising and communications industry, made its determination after investigating five claims that Zurich-based FIFA marketed the tournament as being carbon neutral

May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023

World Cup 2026 teams to be based in 'clusters': Infantino

For the first time the next World Cup will include 48 teams -- up from 32 -- and will be co-hosted by three countries, another first

May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023

Writ filed with HC seeking ACC probe on BFF officials

A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Sunday seeking its directive on the ACC to probe the corruption allegation raised against the officials concerned of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) after FIFA imposed a sanction last month.

May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023

Discovery One hosts Fifa Royale 2023 LAN grand final

The grand finale of the month-long championship was held on May 6 at the International Convention City Bashundhara, with a prize pool of Tk15 lakh.

May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023

FIFA responsible for undervaluing Women's World Cup, says Dodd

Former FIFA Council member Moya Dodd has criticised Gianni Infantino's threat of a Women's World Cup broadcast blackout in Europe this year and said the governing body is responsible for the tournament being historically undervalued.

May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023

Salahuddin takes a dig at journalists, then says sorry

The legendary footballer, however, claimed he was alluding to requirements at another institution and not the BFF, when talking to The Daily Star later in the day.