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| Oct 2, 2026 | Arab nations rally behind Infantino, leaving Uefa isolated in bid to oust Fifa president | Fifa president Gianni Infantino has received a major boost to his hopes of re-election after the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA) gave him its firm backing.
The move, announced by UAFA following a meeting of its directors this wee... |
| Sep 29, 2026 | PFA boss Molango hints at footballer strike if Fifa competition expansion persists | Footballers could take “radical” steps such as strike action as a result of Fifa’s expansion of the World Cup and Club World Cup, players union boss Maheta Molango has warned.
Molango added that players felt deceived by Fifa president Giann... |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Fifpro demands Fifa Council probe amid Infantino World Cup sell-off row | Global footballers’ union Fifpro has called for an independent review of the Fifa Council’s powers after it was apparently sidelined by Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan.
The call comes in a communique issued as it published new re... |
| Aug 25, 2026 | England stars back player-led calls for Fifa president Infantino to quit | Gianni Infantino is facing more calls to step down from Fifa insiders after Mikael Silvestre, a member of its Players’ Voice Panel, joined the chorus of dissent.
Former Manchester United and France defender Silvestre, who also hosted a podc... |
| Aug 12, 2026 | FIFA needs an overhaul not a leadership debate, FIFPRO Europe chief says | PARIS, Aug 12 : FIFA is facing a crisis of confidence and needs sweeping governance reforms, the head of players' union FIFPRO Europe said on Wednesday, as he raised concerns about the concentration of power within world soccer's governing ... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | От Рабата до рассвета | От Рабата до рассвета Президент FIFA Джанни Инфантино обрел новых сторонников и новых противников
Первые дни после экстренного совещания руководства Международной федерации футбола (FIFA) в Рабате показали, что положение ее главы Джанни Инф... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Mexico, Argentina back Infantino as FIFA fight rages on | Previous
General view of the FIFA office in Sale, Rabat, as FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds a crisis meeting with senior staff in Sale, Rabat, Morocco, August 5, 2026 REUTERS/Stringer
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - 50th Ordinary UEFA C... |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Джанни Инфантино напросился на удаление | Джанни Инфантино напросился на удаление Провал проекта FIFA Forward Enterprise может стоить президенту федерации его поста
Кризис, вызванный попыткой создать частную структуру для контроля над правами на основные соревнования Международной ... |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Расизм расцветает на поле | Расизм расцветает на поле В английском футболе резко выросло число инцидентов дискриминационного характера
Проблема абьюза игроков, прежде всего расистского характера, с каждым годом становится острее. Это следует из данных организации Kick... |
| Jul 30, 2026 | UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans | Previous
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Congress - Maison de la Mutualite, Paris, France - February 8, 2024 FIFA president Gianni Infantino and UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin during the UEFA Congress REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Phot... |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Fifa World Cup sell-off is a money-grab and faces defeat, says Uefa | Uefa has warned Fifa it is facing defeat in its plans to sell stakes in a new subsidiary that will run the World Cup and accused it of using football to “enrich themselves and their friends”.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino wants to set up ... |
| Jul 4, 2026 | World Cup players facing growing pattern of racist abuse, FIFPRO warns | Previous
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Netherlands v Morocco - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - June 29, 2026 Netherlands' Justin Kluivert misses a penalty during a penalty shootout REUTERS/Daniel Becerril
Socc... |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Climate change behind sweltering World Cup, scientists say | NEW YORK: Climate change linked to fossil fuel use set the stage for extraordinary heat and humidity that has cast at least one World Cup game into a potential danger zone, according to the World Weather Attribution group of climate scienti... |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Fifa accused of bullying in attempt to kill off multi-billion class action claim | Fifa has been accused of using bullying tactics in a bid to kill off a class action lawsuit claiming billions in lost earnings from football’s governing body on behalf of current and former players.
Justice For Players is pursuing a mega cl... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Hated World Cup hydration breaks here to stay for even hotter 2030 and 2034 | Hydration breaks are expected to remain a feature of future World Cups despite attracting widespread criticism, City AM understands.
The divisive three-minute pauses, taken midway through each half, have become one of the tournament’s hotte... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 'Heat dome' threatens sweltering conditions for World Cup fans, players | NEW YORK: Extreme heat will greet fans and players this week at the World Cup, as an imposing "heat dome" settles over the central and eastern United States - plus parts of Canada - as the knockout rounds progress.
The weather phe... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Fifpro accused of leaving footballers ‘in the cold’ by doing deal with Fifa | Global player union Fifpro has been accused of leaving thousands of footballers “in the cold” by accepting a deal with Fifa.
Justice For Players, a class action claiming billions after Fifa’s transfer rules were deemed illegal, says it is “... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Has Fifa quietly made mandatory release clauses the future of football transfers? | It was easy to miss amid the hullabaloo surrounding the start of the 2026 World Cup, but earlier this week Fifa announced the biggest changes to football’s global transfer rules for 25 years.
Fifa patted itself on the back for “a major step... |
| May 29, 2026 | 2026 World Football's Biggest Tournament Is Coming - Total Football VNG Now Officially Live in Malaysia | KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With excitement for the world's biggest football tournament in 2026 building across the nation ahead of this June and July's showdown, Malaysian football fans now have a new way to channe... |
| May 27, 2026 | Arsenal players in spotlight as FIFPRO sounds alarm on player workload | Previous
Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Arsenal - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - May 24, 2026 Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
Soccer Football - Pr... |
| May 14, 2026 | Study warns of dangerous heat at 2026 World Cup as climate risks grow | LONDON: Football's global players' union renewed concerns on Thursday (May 14) about heat at the 2026 World Cup after scientists warned the likelihood of dangerous temperatures for players and fans has sharply increased.
An analysis by clim... |
| May 8, 2026 | Fifa suffers legal setback just weeks before 2026 World Cup kick-off | Fifa has suffered a legal blow just weeks before the World Cup after the French footballers’ union UNFP achieved a landmark decision in the European courts.
The UNFP has successfully advanced a complaint about the health and safety of playe... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Trump calls on Australia to give asylum to Iranian women's soccer players | WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Monday (Mar 9) he had spoken to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the Iran women's soccer team after reports that five players had sought asylum in Australia.
Iran's semi-official... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Players' union raises alarm over safety of Iran women's soccer team after Asian Cup exit | SYDNEY, March 9 : Global players' union FIFPRO said on Monday there were serious concerns for the welfare of the Iranian women's soccer team, as they prepared to return home after being labelled "wartime traitors" for refusing to ... |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Iran players sing final anthem before bowing out of Women's Asian Cup | SYDNEY, March 8 : The Iran soccer team sang and saluted their national anthem ahead of their final Women's Asian Cup match against the Philippines on Sunday, six days after their decision to remain silent saw them labelled "wartime tra... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | FIFPRO report highlights workload imbalance problem in women's game | Dec 12 : Women's soccer is grappling with a peculiar problem where elite players are burning out from packed schedules whereas others are struggling with too few matches, creating injury risks at both ends of the spectrum.
A new FIFPRO repo... |
| Nov 4, 2025 | PSG and England dominate FIFPRO World 11 selections | Previous
Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Euro 2025 - Final - England v Spain - St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland - July 27, 2025 England's Lucy Bronze in action with Spain's Athenea del Castillo REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Soccer Football - LaL... |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Fatherhood puts Australia's frequent flyer Ryan on a higher plane | MELBOURNE :With a new baby and a new club, Australia goalkeeper Mat Ryan has landed back in the Socceroos' fold with a new lease on footballing life despite racking up an exhausting log of air miles.
Spain-based Ryan was recently crowned th... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Fifa consider expanding Club World Cup despite player welfare fears | Fifa’s Club World Cup could expand from 32 teams for future editions despite concerns about the toll on player welfare.
Global player union Fifpro this week sounded the alarm over the impact of the revamped competition on its members, some ... |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Club World Cup left Chelsea with less than two weeks’ pre-season | Winners Chelsea were among the teams hardest hit by participating in the Club World Cup, exposing their players to greater risk of injury, according to a report by footballers’ union Fifpro.
Reaching the final of the revamped competition in... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | UEFA, FIFPRO urge action on player welfare after Yamal, Dembele injuries | UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and player union FIFPRO President David Terrier called on Monday for action to safeguard player health, warning that the congested fixture calendar has reached a tipping point.
Their joint statement came af... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Where innovation meets sports: Sports Tech Nation 2025 returns to Munich (Sponsored) | On November 30 to December 2, Sports Tech Nation, one of the world’s leading sports technology gatherings, returns to Munich. Over three days, the event will connect startups, investors, sports organisations, and brands from across the glob... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Justice for Players: Fifa facing mega lawsuit following Diarra ruling | Fifa and European national football associations are facing a huge class-action lawsuit after the Diarra ruling deemed the world governing body’s transfer regulations to be unlawful.
Dutch foundation Justice for Players (JfP) is bringing th... |
| Jul 20, 2025 | Tennis shines a light on new competition law battleground in sport | Does the tennis court situation prove that communication is always the answer, asks Thorndon Partners co-founder Charles McKeon.
The problem with trying to shut down a conversation is that it often has the opposite effect. That’s a lesson t... |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Does NFL hold key to resolving football’s bitter welfare row? | A bitter row between Fifa and players’ union Fifpro escalated at the recent Club World Cup in the US, but looking across the pond could provide the solution.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino may be fond of his slogan “football unites the wor... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Chelsea’s Club World Cup winners’ prize? A £10m US tax bill | Chelsea will be hit with a US tax bill of around £10m as a result of winning the Club World Cup on Sunday.
The stunning 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in New York last weekend ensured Chelsea will receive £85m in prize money from competit... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | FIFPRO mulls 20-minute halftimes, more cooling breaks amid extreme heat | MIAMI : Global players' union FIFPRO is exploring whether extending halftime to 20 minutes and introducing more frequent cooling breaks could better protect players from extreme heat.
Nine of the 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup face c... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Women’s football: Why brand is key to building on Lionesses’ success | With the Women’s Euros approaching the spotlight is bright on the Lionesses, and domestic clubs will be looking to capitalise on the momentum of the tournament by converting national fans into home team supporters.
This is where brand comes... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Footballers’ union calls for safeguards that threaten Club World Cup | Global footballers’ union Fifpro has issued a set of 12 recommended minimum protections designed to safeguard players’ physical and mental health from the sport’s increasing workload.
The recommendations – which include a “blackout” period ... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Four-week break among recommended player safeguards as part of new soccer study | MANCHESTER, England :A four-week off-season break should be mandatory for professional soccer players, with two of those weeks to be a blackout period with no communication with club or national team, according to a new study.
Seventy medic... |
| May 15, 2025 | A New Era for Women's Soccer: The 48-Team World Cup | The landscape of women's soccer is changing. FIFA has approved a bold expansion of the Women's World Cup. Starting in 2031, the tournament will grow from 32 to 48 teams. This is not just a numbers game; it’s a statement. It reflects the gro... |
| May 15, 2025 | FIFA's Power Play: A Dance of Diplomacy and Expansion | In the world of sports, few organizations wield as much influence as FIFA. The governing body of football is not just about the beautiful game; it’s a chessboard of politics, power, and international relations. Recent events highlight this ... |
| May 10, 2025 | FIFA approves 48-team women's World Cup from 2031 edition | Previous
FILE PHOTO: The FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy is pictured during an event at Summit at One Vanderbilt observatory in Manhattan in New York City, U.S., April 14, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | FIFA very careful with calendar, player welfare, Infantino says | FIFA President Gianni Infantino said player health and welfare remains a key consideration for the global governing body amid concerns about expanding tournaments in an already crowded calendar.
Players' union FIFPRO, Spain's LaLiga and the... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | The Lions Roar: Farrell's Strategic Play for the Upcoming Tour | In the world of rugby, the British and Irish Lions stand as a symbol of unity and strength. This summer, they embark on a tour to Australia, and the stakes are high. Andy Farrell, the head coach, has crafted a coaching team that reflects hi... |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Premier League explores Premflix launch with dual TV sales model | The Premier League is exploring the possibility of adopting a two-pronged media sales strategy from 2029 onwards, with a direct-to-consumer model adopted in certain overseas markets but the domestic broadcast rights still sold to traditiona... |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Footballers to be given way to sell their data by player union Fifpro | |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Global football union finds fragmented growth in women's game | MANCHESTER, England : The growth of women's football has created a worrisome gulf in the sport, with some players stretched by their increasingly packed calendars but many others with too few games, a report by global players' union FIFPRO ... |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Messi excluded as Bellingham and Real dominate FIFPRO honours | Previous
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Girona v Real Madrid - Estadi Montilivi, Girona, Spain - December 7, 2024 Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham reacts REUTERS/Jon Nazca/ File Photo
Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Argen... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Man United keeper Onana honoured by FIFPRO for charity work in Cameroon | MANCHESTER, England : Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has won the FIFPRO Impact Award for humanitarian work, for the medical care his foundation provides to underprivileged communities in Cameroon and other countries in Sub-Saharan... |
| Nov 21, 2024 | The Dual Faces of Football: Safety Concerns and Global Ambassadors | Football, the beautiful game, is a world of contrasts. On one side, we have the glitz and glamour of global icons like Ronaldinho, who inspire millions. On the other, we face a troubling reality: the safety of professional players is at ris... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Professional players being failed by poor application of safety standards, says study | MANCHESTER, England :Professional soccer is failing to apply required safety standards and so is violating legal frameworks at both a European and global level, a report published on Wednesday said.
The report by Belgian University KU Leuve... |
| Oct 31, 2024 | UEFA's Bold Moves: A New Era for Soccer Governance and Women's Football | In a landscape where the game of soccer is constantly evolving, UEFA has made two significant strides that could reshape the future of the sport. The recent partnership with FIFPRO and the ambitious investment in women's football signal a c... |
| Oct 30, 2024 | UEFA and FIFPRO sign partnership agreement | UEFA have signed a partnership agreement with FIFPRO which will give the global players' union a seat within its executive committee, Europe's soccer governing body said on Tuesday.
FIFPRO will take a seat within UEFA's governance structure... |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Wenger to lead FIFA task force on player welfare | Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will lead a FIFA task force focused on player welfare, world soccer's governing body said on Monday, amid concerns that packed schedules are taking a heavy physical and mental toll on players.
Players' u... |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Too many games - Pique joins chorus of discontent at fixture list | LONDON : Football's governing bodies should not introduce new competitions and top-flight leagues should reduce the number of teams they have to ease the fixture burden on players, former Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Pique said on We... |
| Oct 15, 2024 | The Storm Brewing in Soccer: Players on the Brink of Strike and Protests Against Ownership | Soccer is at a crossroads. Tensions are rising, and the players are restless. The world of football is no longer just about the beautiful game; it’s a battleground for rights, ownership, and the future of the sport. Recent events have spotl... |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Players getting closer to strike, Club World Cup a 'Super League' in disguise, says union leader | Previous
Soccer Football - European Leagues, FIFPRO Europe and LaLiga Press Conference - Brussels, Belgium - October 14, 2024 LaLiga president Javier Tebas, Pro League CEO Lorin Parys, FIFPRO Europe president David Terrier, EPL director of ... |
| Oct 14, 2024 | European leagues, players' union lash out at FIFA's calendar 'abuse' | Previous
Soccer Football - European Leagues, FIFPRO Europe and LaLiga Press Conference - Brussels, Belgium - October 14, 2024 AIC president Umberto Calcagno speaks during the press conference as the European Leagues, FIFPRO Europe and LaLig... |
| Oct 11, 2024 | European leagues and union appeal to EU against FIFA over crowded calendar | BRUSSELS :The European Leagues umbrella body, FIFPRO players' union and Spain's LaLiga plan to file a joint complaint to the EU on Monday against global governing body FIFA over the ballooning soccer calendar.
Elite clubs are increasingly c... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Crystal Palace: A Tale of Triumph and Tribulation | Crystal Palace Football Club stands at a crossroads. The recent events surrounding the club reveal a narrative of resilience, struggle, and the relentless pursuit of glory. From the unfortunate injury of a promising young defender to a dram... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | The New Dawn of the Women's Super League: Challenges and Aspirations | The Women's Super League (WSL) is a battleground. Teams clash, ambitions soar, and dreams hang in the balance. As the new season kicks off, the landscape is shifting. Chelsea, the reigning champions, face a new chapter without their iconic ... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Chelsea's Fox suffers ACL injury while on loan at Palace | Chelsea defender Jorja Fox has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury while on loan at Crystal Palace, the Women's Super League (WSL) champions said on Thursday.
The 21-year-old, who signed a new three-year contract with Chels... |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Man City will adapt to busy week, Guardiola says | Manchester City will adjust to a demanding week ahead by using their academy players, manager Pep Guardiola said before the start of their Champions League campaign.
Guardiola's side are bracing for a whirlwind, as an independent hearing in... |
| Sep 7, 2024 | De Bruyne bemoans money mattering more to FIFA than player welfare | Manchester City midfielder and Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne said money talks louder to FIFA and UEFA as he raised concerns over the impact of a crammed calendar on players' health and performance.
All three European club competitions hav... |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Some players get less than one day off a week, union report says | :The increasingly packed soccer calendar has left some players with as little as 12 per cent of the year to rest, which is equivalent to less than one day off per week, a report by global players' union FIFPRO said.
FIFPRO, which is filing ... |
| Jul 23, 2024 | FIFA targeted in European Leagues, FIFPRO'S EU antitrust complaint | BRUSSELS :European Leagues and FIFPRO Europe will jointly file a complaint to EU antitrust regulators against FIFA's international match calendar, the sports organisation and players union said on Tuesday, intensifying the spat with world s... |
| Jun 18, 2024 | FIFA offers tools to fight social media abuse to all 211 member countries | FIFA's social media tools designed to protect players from online abuse will now be available to all 211 member associations and their teams, world soccer's governing body said on Tuesday (Jun 18), coinciding with the International Day for ... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Players' union FIFPRO files legal claim against FIFA | FIFPRO have started legal action against world soccer's governing body FIFA over the expanded men's Club World Cup, the global players' union said on Thursday (Jun 13).
In May, FIFA said they would not consider rescheduling their 32-team Cl... |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Real Madrid say they will play in Club World Cup as Ancelotti takes back comments | Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said his comments to an Italian daily that Real Madrid would decline FIFA's invitation to participate in the Club World Cup had not been interpreted the way he intended, as the La Liga side reiterated its... |
| May 10, 2024 | FIFA not rescheduling Club World Cup after complaint from players' union, leagues | FIFA will not consider rescheduling their new 32-team Club World Cup, world soccer's governing body said on Friday (May 10) after global players' union FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association (WLA) threatened legal action if they did not r... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | FIFPRO, Nike and others team up to study ACL injuries in women's game | Previous
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Champions League - Group C - Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - December 15, 202 Arsenal's Vivianne Miedema receives medical attention after sustaining an injury... |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Basketball Legend Pau Gasol joins Healthtech Scaleup Idoven in a new round of investment | The company counts global organizations such as AstraZeneca, Abbott, GE Healthcare, FIFPRO, Google, Santander, and Real Madrid Foundation as partners.
Healthtech scale-up Idoven, the leading cardiology-as-a-service platform powered by AI, ... |
| Nov 15, 2022 | England and Harry Kane among most overworked at World Cup, study finds | Optimism around England’s World Cup hopes has been dented after a new study found Gareth Southgate’s to be one of the most at risk of burnout. |
| Apr 20, 2021 | Европейские футбольные гранды объявили об организации собственного супертурнира | Грандиозный раскол в европейском футболе стал реальностью, после того как группа клубов-грандов все-таки объявила о создании собственного, альтернативного реформируемой Союзом европейских футбольных ассоциаций (UEFA) Лиге чемпионов соревнов... |
| Feb 22, 2021 | Illusory Level Playing Fields: The Off-Pitch Battles Facing Women’s Soccer | Brooke Elby (in front) retired from professional soccer in 2019: "I was an adult woman but I was ... [+] being treated like a prop." Icon Sportswire via Getty Images |
| Feb 19, 2021 | French soccer league slams ‘climate of hate’ on social media | PARIS (AP) — The French soccer league has called on Facebook and Twitter to take action to eliminate racist abuse that has created a “climate of hate” on social media.
The LFP had a meeting this week with representatives of Facebook and Twi... |
| Dec 13, 2020 | 25 Years Later, Bosman Still Exerts Influence On Soccer Transfer Market; These Five Deals Show His Impact | Liverpool's James Milner - the consummate professional who cost Liverpool a transfer fee of zero ... [+] when he moved from Manchester City in 2015 after seeing out his contract (Photo by Dave Howarth - CameraSport via Getty Images)CameraSp... |
| Клубный ЧМ по футболу могут отменить – турниру не хватает спонсоров и вещателей | Президент высшего дивизиона чемпионата Испании по футболу (Ла Лига) Хавьер Тебас высказался против проведения летом 2025 г. клубного чемпионата мира (КЧМ). 15 октября испанец выступил с пламенной речью на собрании Европейского союза клубов ... |
| «Футбол становится европоцентричным». Как ФИФА и УЕФА ведут борьбу за глобальный контроль над игрой | Так сложилось, что два крупнейших футбольных органа – Международная федерация футбола (ФИФА) и Союз европейских футбольных ассоциаций (УЕФА) – получали свой основной доход за счет организации двух турниров. ФИФА зарабатывала свои миллиарды ... |
