England boss Phil Neville feels the new handball law has created a “minefield”.
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Megan Rapinoe won’t go to the White House if United States win Women’s World Cup
United States co-captain Megan Rapinoe does not believe “many, if any” of the squad would accept an invitation to visit the White House after the World Cup final.
Former Lionesses call for female players to get better protection from abuse
Former England stars Eni Aluko, Kelly Smith and Rachel Yankey are among more than 75 current and former players to sign a global petition calling for female players to be better protected from abuse and harassment.
Referees chief Massimo Busacca accepts VAR will ‘never be perfect’
Head of FIFA’s refereeing department Massimo Busacca accepts the Video Assistant Referee system will “never be perfect” – but believes it has made a positive impact at the Women’s World Cup.
VAR will not step in if Premier League goalkeepers move too soon for a penalty
The penalty that knocked Scotland out of the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday would not have been retaken if a Premier League video assistant referee was in charge of the game, England’s top flight has confirmed.
Casey Stoney blames FIFA’s failed marketing plan for poor crowds at France 2019
Former England captain Casey Stoney believes the crowds at the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France are “disappointing” because FIFA and the local organisers failed to promote the tournament properly.
Football and the Global South: A future behind closed doors?
In a contemporary sense, the Global South, often referred to countries that emerged out of…
Platini questioned by investigators over awarding of 2022 World Cup to Qatar
Michel Platini’s detainment for questioning by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar is “in no way an arrest”, according to a statement released on behalf of the former UEFA president.
FIFA rejects criticism of Women’s World Cup ticketing plan despite empty seats
World football’s governing body FIFA has defended its ticketing policy at the 2019 Women’s World Cup despite seeing average attendances at the first nine games of less than two-thirds of stadium capacity.
Gianni Infantino says FIFA is ‘toxic’ no more as he gets second four-year term
Gianni Infantino will run football’s world governing body FIFA for four more years after being elected by acclamation for a second term as president in Paris on Wednesday.
Gianni Infantino to serve second term as FIFA president
Gianni Infantino will run football’s world governing body FIFA for four more years after being elected for a second term as president by acclamation in Paris on Wednesday.
Qatar gives Reds fans booze boost for pre-Christmas Club World Cup visit
Liverpool fans have been assured they will be allowed to have a drink if they head to Qatar to watch the Reds try to win the Club World Cup in December.
Liverpool set for Qatar trip in December in bid to add world title to Euro crown
Liverpool will travel to Qatar in December to try to add the Club World Cup to the Champions League title they won against Tottenham in Madrid on Saturday.
FIFA drops plans to expand 2022 World Cup in Qatar from 32 to 48 teams
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be a 32-team tournament as originally planned, FIFA has announced.
FIFA apologises after Women’s World Cup ticket backlash
FIFA has apologised for tweets regarding ticketing for the forthcoming Women’s World Cup that were “published without a full understanding of the situation” and says it is “confident the problems will be solved.
Sarri: Chelsea can’t compete without signings
Maurizio Sarri believes Chelsea need to overturn their two-window transfer ban to be able to catch Premier League pace-setters Manchester City and Liverpool next season.
Sarri hopes for two new players this summer but stymied by FIFA transfer ban
Maurizio Sarri believes Chelsea cannot catch Premier League pacesetters Manchester City and Liverpool next season without overturning their two-window transfer ban.
Chelsea to take appeal against transfer ban to Court of Arbitration for Sport
Chelsea have announced they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the club’s two-window transfer ban for signing underage players was broadly rejected by FIFA.
Chelsea fail in bid to lift two-window transfer ban for signing underage players
FIFA has broadly rejected Chelsea’s appeal against its two-window transfer ban for signing underage players, world football’s governing body has announced.
Chelsea lose appeal against FIFA-imposed transfer ban
Chelsea’s appeal against its two-window transfer ban for signing underage players has been broadly rejected by FIFA, world football’s governing body has announced.