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Europe's 'Big Five' account for 71.8% of January transfer spend, according to FIFA

February 12, 2020 6:36 pm

Although clubs from the top five leagues accounted for only 14.1% of the total number of transfers, the fees that exchanged hands were 71.8% of the global spend.

Spanish league head takes on FIFA over expanding club event

January 21, 2020 12:40 pm

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is considering offers from companies willing to provide financing for the competition, which is due to have a new name for its pilot edition.

Premier League not following FIFA advice for handling racism

December 24, 2019 8:32 am

When FIFA asked every competition to enforce a three-step procedure in response to racism at matches, the English Premier League did not follow the advice.

League of their own: Christian Fuchs, Mesut Ozil bank on Indian FIFA gamers

December 23, 2019 9:15 am

Behl joined Leicester City footballer Christian Fuchs' esports outfit: NoFuchsGiven.

Plucky India beat Thailand in U-17 football tourney

December 18, 2019 7:57 am

The win takes them to the final on Thursday, where they will play Sweden.

Football U-17: For junior women, a step into the unknown

December 13, 2019 7:57 am

On Friday, Dennerby, along with the rest of India, will watch its junior women’s team compete against quality opposition for the first time.

Did FIFA accidentally confirm a world cup bribery scandal?

December 05, 2019 4:20 pm

Confirmation of one of the worst scandals in soccer history appears to be sitting in plain sight, published last week on the website of FIFA, the sport’s global governing body.

FIFA bans 3rd Afghan soccer official in sexual abuse scandal

December 03, 2019 9:43 pm

FIFA says its ethics committee judges banned Mohammad Hanif Sediqi Rustam from soccer for five years for failing to report complaints over several years. Soccer officials have a duty to disclose wrongdoing.

FIFA hires Arsene Wenger for global soccer development role

November 13, 2019 8:51 pm

FIFA says it has hired Arsene Wenger in a full-time role leading its global soccer development work.

Chelsea gets November 20 court date for FIFA transfer ban appeal

November 04, 2019 4:15 pm

CAS has announced the hearing date for Chelsea's transfer ban appeal in late November, with a verdict due before the mid-season transfer window opens in January.

Lionel Messi wins FIFA Player of the Year for record-sixth time

September 25, 2019 1:33 pm

Lionel Messi beat Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk and five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo to win the best FIFA Player of the Year award for a record-sixth time.

Photos: France's World Cup celebrations go from euphoria to unruly

July 16, 2018 11:28 am

France vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2018 Final: France kiss World Cup in Moscow rain

July 16, 2018 6:36 am

France won their second World Cup title after beating Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 edition final in Moscow on Sunday

FIFA World Cup 2018: Samuel Umtiti header against Belgium puts France in final

July 11, 2018 9:31 am

France beat Belgium 1-0 to enter FIFA World Cup 2018 final where they will play either England or Croatia.

FIFA World Cup 2018: England, Croatia end long wait for semi-final spot

July 08, 2018 5:10 am

England and Croatia set up a semi-final date by recording victories in their quarter final fixtures against Sweden and Russia respectively

FIFA World Cup 2018: Sun sets on Brazil; France and Belgium set up semi-final date

July 07, 2018 3:22 am

Brazil were beaten 2-1 by Belgium while Uruguay lost 2-0 to France, thus ending the South American challenge in Russia.

FIFA World Cup 2018: England break the penalty shootout jinx, Sweden's Russian adventure continues

July 04, 2018 6:07 am

England and Sweden prevailed in their Round of 16 matches against Colombia and Switzerland respectively.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil, Belgium earn quarterfinals berth

July 03, 2018 2:02 am

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil beat Mexico and Belgium beat Japan to book their quarterfinals spot.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Star-studded Spain fall, Croatia soldier on

July 02, 2018 5:53 am

Spain were stunned by hosts Russia while Croatia beat Denmark on penalties.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo depart as young star Kylian Mbappe shines

July 01, 2018 3:34 am

The first day of knockouts saw Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo crash out of the World Cup while teenager Kylian Mbappe scored two goals to grab all the attention.

Gianni Infantino Becomes Fifa's New President: What His Appointment Means

February 27, 2016 3:26 pm