FIFA has unveiled the official emblem of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Why the Premier League has got cold feet about shutting the summer window early
Premier League clubs look set to reverse their 2017 decision to shut the summer transfer window at the start of new season and fall in line with rest of Europe once more.
Who has made it onto the 2019 FIFA awards shortlists?
Premier League stars and England Women dominate the shortlists for The Best FIFA Football Awards.
Van Dijk to take on Messi and Ronaldo again for FIFA player of the year
Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk will renew his rivalry with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after being shortlisted alongside the two greats in The Best FIFA Football Awards.
Andros Townsend among Puskas Award nominees
Crystal Palace midfielder Andros Townsend has been nominated for FIFA’s 2019 Puskas Award.
Andalusian Football Association opens investigation into QPR abuse claims
The Andalusian Football Association (RFAF) has opened an investigation into the allegations of racist abuse directed towards QPR’s under-18 players during a friendly match in Spain.
FIFA pledges to act if QPR lodge complaint over alleged racist abuse
FIFA will investigate any allegations of racist abuse directed towards QPR’s under-18 players should a complaint be lodged, the world governing body has confirmed.
Liverpool trio Van Dijk, Salah and Mane shortlisted for 2019 Best FIFA Football Awards
Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane and Tottenham’s Harry Kane are on the list of players nominated for the 2019 Best FIFA Football Awards.
New handball law poses ‘big problem’, says Neville
England boss Phil Neville feels the new handball law has created a “minefield”.
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.