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FIFA launches 2022 World Cup legacy fund for initiatives with WHO, WTO and UNHCR
FIFA launched a $50 million legacy fund for social programmes on Wednesday in collaboration with 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar and the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Trade Organization (WTO) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.
South Africa football chief arrested on fraud, theft charges
South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan was arrested and charged Wednesday with using the group's resources for his own purposes in a fraud and theft case amounting to 1.3 million rand ($72,000), police said.
Cabrera expects Hamza to play for Bangladesh from first match of Asian Cup Qualifiers
Bangladesh football team’s head coach Javier Cabrera told media today that he expects Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury in the side from the start of the first match of the AFC Asian Cup in March next year.
FIFA to open 'global dialogue' on transfer system after Diarra ruling
FIFA will open "a global dialogue" aimed at adapting the transfer system in football following the recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in a case brought by Lassana Diarra, the sport's world governing body said on Monday.
Hectic schedule pushing players to breaking point
A tipping point has seemingly been reached in world football’s increasingly hectic schedule, as evidenced by the several high-profile injuries in recent weeks leading up to the latest FIFA window.
Brazil beat Argentina to win sixth FIFA Futsal World Cup
The result brought Brazil their sixth world title in the ten editions of the tournament, and their first in 12 years after missing out on the final in both 2016 and 2021. Argentina, by contrast, featured in both those deciders, winning the first before losing to Portugal three years ago.
FIFA allows BPL transfer window extension by three days
Following repeated requests from the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), FIFA has agreed to extend the pre-season transfer window by three days.
FIFA rules out BPL transfer window extension
The players’ registration window for BPL opened on June 1, with only Abahani having officially completed the registration of 14 players as of Wednesday.
BFF expects FIFA go-ahead on Centre of Excellence
The Bangladesh Football Federation has said it expects a positive response from football's world governing body, FIFA, over its proposed Centre of Excellence in Cox's Bazar following completion of assessment over the project's environmental impact.
A World Cup like no other
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The poetry of football commentary
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Club World Cup to feature 32 teams in 2025, says FIFA president Infantino
The 2025 Club World Cup will feature 32 teams, making the format similar to the ongoing soccer World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday.
FIFA to 'revisit' plan to scrap four-team groups: Infantino
FIFA looks set to revise plans to introduce three-team groups for the 2026 World Cup, world football chief Gianni Infantino said on Friday.
Is esports levelling up in Bangladesh?
Over the years, esports has garnered a massive fan following.
FIFA probes 'incidents' during Serbia World Cup game
FIFA said on Monday it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the Serbian football association following the team's bad-tempered World Cup clash with Switzerland.
When stories are born on the field
Stories, whether in reality or on the field, play an important factor in shaping how we as humans see both sports and life.
FIFA's live ball-tracking technology: How does it work?
Designed by KINEXON, a Germany-based AI solutions provider, the balls used in this year's FIFA World Cup contain a lightweight sensor inside them.
Why do players like Neymar get fouled so often?
Opposition defenders ganging up on players like Neymar is nothing new.
Iran frees hundreds after World Cup win over Wales
Iran has released more than 700 prisoners after the national team's World Cup football victory over Wales, the judiciary's Mizan Online website said Monday.