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England's FA decided to back Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup after being reassured by answers they received from the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) during a meeting last month, chair Debbie Hewitt said on Friday.
Teams taking part in the new Club World Cup in June-July next year will be allowed to replace players during the tournament if the transfer window in their country is open at the time, world soccer's governing body FIFA said on Thursday.
FIFA, the world's soccer governing body, has rejected Argentina's complaints over a last-minute equalizer being ruled out in the Summer Olympics' opening match against Morocco, the head of Argentina's soccer association (AFA) said on Saturday.
Only captains will be allowed to speak and discuss decisions with the referee during the Olympics, FIFA said on Wednesday following the rule's first implementation at last month's European Championship.
The Pharaohs enjoyed tremendous support from the fans, who were eager to attend the inauguration of the Egypt Stadium in the New Administrative Capital.
The game will also mark the first international match to be played at the newly-added football cathedral to the nation's sports infrastructur, Egypt Stadium.
FIFA is against the International Football Association Board's proposal for so-called 'blue cards', President Gianni Infantino said, adding that he was unaware of the idea before it caught the public eye.
FIFA provided $2.79 billion to its member associations and confederations for investment in soccer development over the first two cycles of its Forward Development Programme, the world governing body said in a report on Friday.
The Thursday ruling by the European Court of Justice came alongside a decision against speed skating's governing body that could also check the monopoly powers of governing bodies across European sports, where they function as both top regulators and market participants.
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are the three finalists for the FIFA 2023 Best Men's Player award, world soccer's governing body said on Thursday.
England have returned to third in the FIFA men's world rankings after cruising through their Euro 2024 qualification campaign with Brazil falling out of the top four.
FIFA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the WTO which, among other avenues, is exploring ways in which football's global appeal can be used to promote economic inclusion.
The MoU commits both parties to stepping up their efforts to protect the integrity of the game.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his happiness to meet the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, in New York to discuss the nation's dynamic football development.
The world governing body has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish federation (RFEF) chief Rubiales and suspended him from all soccer-related activities for three months after kissing Hermoso during the trophy presentation ceremony after the final on Aug. 20.
Pierluigi Collina, Chairman of FIFA Referees Committee, expressed his satisfaction with the performance of the referees and their efficiency in applying the laws of the game.
This suspension, which will be effective as of today, is for an initial period of 90 days, pending the disciplinary proceedings opened against Mr. Luis Rubiales on Thursday, August 24.
Brazil's interim coach Fernando Diniz said he had omitted 25-year-old Paqueta at the last minute "for him to sort out his problems". Sky Sports reported Paqueta as saying he had not placed any bets himself and was shocked by the reports.
The Swiss, in a typically combative speech, said the ninth edition of the FIFA showpiece event had been the "best and greatest and biggest", and vindicated the decision to raise the prize money and expand the field from 24 to 32 teams.
Football Australia boss James Johnson has repeatedly said Australia would like to host the men's World Cup but will need stadiums that meet FIFA requirements.
