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31/12/2025
Gianni Infantino points to record demand amid ticket price row
Gianni Infantino defends 2026 World Cup ticket prices FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended 2026 World Cup ticket prices, citing record demand with 150 million requests logged in two weeks.
31/12/2025
FIFA’s offside proposal could redefine modern football
FIFA weighs major offside rule change FIFA is considering a major change to the offside rule aimed at boosting attacking play, a move that could significantly alter the game.
31/12/2025
Former FIFA insider Jack Warner calls for leadership overhaul
Jack Warner says Sepp Blatter brought shame to FIFA Former FIFA vice president Jack Warner has accused Sepp Blatter of disgracing world football and urged him to step aside for younger leadership.
31/12/2025
FIFA delivers lifetime ban in Brazilian football scandal
FIFA bans Brazil FA President Marco Polo Del Nero for life FIFA has banned Brazilian FA president Marco Polo Del Nero for life over alleged bribes linked to television broadcasting rights agreements.
31/12/2025
Trump award puts FIFA’s ethics standards under scrutiny
FIFA faces ethics complaint over Trump peace prize FIFA is facing a formal ethics complaint after President Gianni Infantino praised Donald Trump and awarded him a peace prize, raising neutrality concerns.
31/12/2025
Pride advocates challenge FIFA over World Cup policy
FIFA urged to allow LGBTQ+ events at World Cup match A Seattle Pride committee member has urged FIFA to allow LGBTQ+ celebrations at a World Cup match, citing the body’s own inclusion pledges.
31/12/2025
Former FIFA Chief Sepp Blatter challenges disciplinary procedures
Sepp Blatter disappointed by FIFA ethics panel’s actions Sepp Blatter’s lawyers say the former FIFA president is disappointed he was not consulted before being provisionally suspended by the ethics committee.
31/12/2025
Infantino under pressure as FIFA ethics questions mount
FIFA ethics panel asked to probe infantino over Trump FIFA’s ethics committee has been asked to investigate President Gianni Infantino over breaches of political neutrality rules linked to Donald Trump.
31/12/2025
Human rights concerns cast shadow over 2034 World Cup
Lawyers File FIFA Complaint Over 2034 Saudi World Cup Leading lawyers have filed a formal complaint accusing FIFA of breaching its own human rights rules over the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
31/12/2025
Court decision shifts spotlight back to FIFA governance
Swiss court clears PSG Chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi in FIFA case A Swiss court has cleared PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi in a high-profile case over FIFA World Cup media rights allegations.
31/12/2025
FIFA call-up signals rising status of Ghana officiating
FIFA recognises Ghana referees for international role FIFA has named Ghana’s elite referees for international assignments in 2026, recognising the country’s growing influence in match officiating
31/12/2025
Nigeria seeks FIFA verdict on World Cup playoff dispute
Nigeria pushes for clarity in FIFA eligibility case Nigeria’s football federation says FIFA has not ruled on its petition over the eligibility of DR Congo players used in a World Cup playoff match.