FIFA

Monday, 18 August 2025

The Independent 🇬🇧

Pam Bondi has argued with ethics staff so she can keep a FIFA soccer ball and cigars from Conor McGregor: report

BBC News 🇬🇧

Diarra seeks £56m from Fifa and Belgian FA in new legal action

Former France midfielder Lassana Diarra is restarting legal proceedings seeking £56m in compensation from Fifa and the Royal Belgian Football Association.

Sunday, 17 August 2025

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Fifa consider holding Club World Cup every two years from 2029 – and could expand it

Friday, 15 August 2025

BBC News 🇬🇧

'Last' footballing nation plays its first match

Despite losing 4-0 to the US Virgin Islands, the Marshall Islands said they had "made history" as they made a big step towards officially joining the FIFA rankings.

Thursday, 14 August 2025

Financial Times 🇬🇧

Marshall Islands makes football debut with first international match

Pacific nation team hopes tournament will open door to funding opportunities and potential Fifa membership

Sunday, 10 August 2025

The Tehran Times 🇮🇷

Iranian duo to officiate at 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup

TEHRAN – Gelareh Nazemi and Zari Fathi have been chosen by FIFA to officiate at the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup.

Thursday, 7 August 2025

The Tehran Times 🇮🇷

Iran move down two spots in FIFA Women’s World Ranking

TEHRAN – Iran dropped two places to 70th in the FIFA Women’s World Ranking released on Thursday.

Deutsche Welle 🇩🇪

The lawsuit that could change football

A new lawsuit aimed at FIFA and football associations including Germany’s could make big changes to transfers and wages.

Financial Times 🇬🇧

Swiss urged to bring Fifa chief off bench in Trump tariff row

Political figures want Gianni Infantino enlisted to rescue talks by opening door to White House

Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Le Monde 🇫🇷

Qatargate: French investigators scrutinize FIFA's contracts

French judges tasked with investigating how the 2022 FIFA World Cup was awarded to Qatar particularly focused on a $100 million bonus the Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera paid to FIFA, after Qatar was selected as the host country for the tournament in 2010.

Tuesday, 5 August 2025

Le Monde 🇫🇷

Trump creates task force to prepare for a 'historically successful' 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

Along with the 2028 Summer Games, Trump has said that the 2026 FIFA World Cup being hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico is among the events he's most looking forward to in his second term. LA28 president and chair Casey Wasserman said the task force 'marks an important step forward in our planning efforts.'

BBC News 🇬🇧

Legal case a 'seismic confrontation' between players and Fifa

BBC Sport looks at a new legal case described as a 'seismic confrontation' between football players and Fifa

Monday, 4 August 2025

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Fifa face multibillion-pound compensation claim from ex players

Friday, 1 August 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Infantino says ‘important step’ taken for Afghan women’s football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino hails first talent camp staged for Afghanistan women’s refugee football team.

BBC News 🇬🇧

'Premier League will not be cut to 18 clubs'

The Premier League will not reduce in size from 20 clubs, says chief executive Richard Masters, amid tensions with Fifa over the congested calendar.

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

FIFA 2026 World Cup draw set to be held in Las Vegas in December

The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be staged in December with Las Vegas reported to be the host venue.

The Times of India 🇮🇳

FIFA World Cup 2026: When is the draw? Key info you need to know

Friday, 25 July 2025

BBC News 🇬🇧

Players fear consequences of speaking out - Fifpro

Overworked footballers feel unable to speak out despite Fifa ignoring their "basic needs", according to world players union Fifpro.

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Players’ union hits back at ‘autocratic’ FIFA and Infantino

FIFA and its President Gianni Infantino have been criticised for the expanded Club World Cup in the domestic off season.

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

The Independent 🇬🇧

Direct LA to NYC train could launch in time for Fifa World Cup 2026

Friday, 18 July 2025

The Times of India 🇮🇳

Chelsea's Cole Palmer reveals what Donald Trump told him after FIFA Club World Cup win

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Qatar and Saudi Arabia find out AFC qualifying fate for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The draw for the fourth round of AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been made in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

The Times of India 🇮🇳

EXCLUSIVE: Inspired by 2006 FIFA WC glory, Italy's cricket 'underdogs' take aim at T20 WC

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

The Independent 🇬🇧

Fifa’s faulty online exam costs wannabe football agents one-year delay

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

The Independent 🇬🇧

Where is Ceferin? Uefa is wilting in the face of Fifa’s power

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

FIFA to launch 2026 World Cup ticketing process in September

Monday, 14 July 2025

The Times of India 🇮🇳

Tom Brady links with Gretzky — enlists Tie Domi cameo — turns heads at FIFA Club WC Final

The Independent 🇬🇧

Trump kept FIFA trophy for himself - meaning Chelsea lifted a replica

The Times 🇬🇧

Trump booed as Chelsea players raise Fifa Club World Cup trophy

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Club World Cup dismissed as a Fifa ‘fiction’ by head of players’ union

BBC News 🇬🇧

Fifa hailing of Club World Cup 'a fiction' says player union

Players' union Fifpro criticises Fifa's Club World Cup and the world governing body's president, Gianni Infantino.

NPR 🇺🇸

Trump marks anniversary of assassination attempt at the FIFA Club World Cup final

Sunday, 13 July 2025

The Times 🇬🇧

Trump attends Club World Cup final with Fifa president

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Chelsea trounce PSG to lift FIFA Club World Cup

English Premier League side Chelsea beat European champions Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in FIFA’s club showpiece final.

The Times of India 🇮🇳

Trump Joins Fans At FIFA World Cup A Year After Butler Assassination Bid; Tight Security At MetLife

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Fifa agrees to mandatory rest periods to help protect players from burnout

The Independent 🇬🇧

Trump attending FIFA final on anniversary of assassination attempt

Le Monde 🇫🇷

Trump and Infantino's 'bromance' at the Club World Cup

The US president and the head of FIFA, whose interests align, have been exchanging pleasantries throughout the tournament. They plan to attend Sunday's final between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea together.

Saturday, 12 July 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Infantino hail ‘golden era’ for club football before CWC final

On the eve of the FIFA Club World Cup final, the governing body’s president hails a ‘golden era’ for the club game.

Friday, 11 July 2025

The Times 🇬🇧

How Trump turned football into a soft power weapon

The president played the game in high school. Now he sees the Fifa tournament next year, co-hosted by the US, as his biggest stage yet

The Economist 🇬🇧

Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s strongman-loving boss

The president of football’s governing body is close to Donald Trump

The Independent 🇬🇧

What comes next? Inside Fifa’s grand plan after Club World Cup

The Mail & Guardian 🇿🇦

Investigator files motion for Safa and Jordaan to disclose Fifa trust finances

Forensic investigator facing a R4.5m defamation suit has asked a court to force disclosure of documents related to his corruption allegations

Thursday, 10 July 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Who’s in the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?

English side Chelsea will meet European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday.

The Times of India 🇮🇳

FIFA Club World Cup: PSG hammer Real Madrid 4-0, to face Chelsea in final

Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

PSG hammer Real Madrid 4-0 to reach FIFA Club World Cup final

A Fabian Ruiz double helps Paris Saint-Germain thump Real Madrid to set up FIFA Club World Cup final against Chelsea.

BBC News 🇬🇧

Fifa Club World Cup semi-final: PSG play Real Madrid with Chelsea awaiting winner

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from PSG vs Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Home of the brave: Fifa’s new office at Trump Tower seems like the perfect fit

The Times of India 🇮🇳

FIFA CWC: Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into final, beat Fluminense 2-0

Tuesday, 8 July 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Chelsea’s Pedro hits debut double in Club World Cup semi to down Fluminense

Joao Pedro hits a brace on debut against former club Fluminense to send Chelsea into FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final.

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Fifa opens office in Trump Tower, deepening ties with US president

Monday, 7 July 2025

NPR 🇺🇸

The immigrants who brought soccer to Kansas City

Kansas City will be the smallest city in North America to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But it may not have embraced the sport at all, if not for the efforts of early immigrants who fought for the beautiful game — before there were even soccer fields to play on.

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Chelsea and Fluminense clash in FIFA Club World Cup semifinal – all to know

Sunday, 6 July 2025

The Irish Times 🇮🇪

Fifa cuts ticket price for Chelsea’s Club World Cup semi-final as sparse crowds plague tournament

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Fifa cuts ticket price to $13.40 for Chelsea v Fluminense semi-final

Saturday, 5 July 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

LIVE: Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund – FIFA Club World Cup

Friday, 4 July 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

LIVE: Chelsea vs Palmeiras – FIFA Club World Cup

Thursday, 3 July 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Chelsea and Palmeiras eye Club World Cup semis in 2021 repeat – all to know

English Premier League club Chelsea face Brazil’s Palmeiras in the second quarterfinal of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Wednesday, 2 July 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Fluminese and Al Hilal target semifinals at Club World Cup – all to know

Brazil’s Fluminense face Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in first of the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

The Independent 🇬🇧

Groups are begging FIFA to protect fans planning to attend World Cup

The Times of India 🇮🇳

FIFA Club World Cup: Real Madrid edge Juventus to book quarter-final spot

Tuesday, 1 July 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Mbappe returns as Real Madrid beat Juventus at Club World Cup

Kylian Mbappe comes off the bench as Real Madrid beat Juventus 1-0 to reach FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals.

BBC News 🇬🇧

Fifa Club World Cup: Real Madrid face Juventus in last 16 - Mbappe back on bench

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Real Madrid vs Juventus in the FIFA Club World Cup

The Times of India 🇮🇳

FIFA CWC: Man City, Inter suffer shock eliminations by Al Hilal, Fluminense

Monday, 30 June 2025

BBC News 🇬🇧

'Fifa should consider playing World Cup final at 9am'

Extreme weather during the Club World Cup in the United States this summer means Fifa should think about playing the men's World Cup final at 9am next year, according to an expert.

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

LIVE: Inter Milan vs Fluminense – FIFA Club World Cup 2025

The Times of India 🇮🇳

FIFA Club World Cup: PSG thrash Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 4-0

Sunday, 29 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

LIVE: Inter Miami vs PSG – FIFA Club World Cup

Live updates, match text commentary and photos as Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami face PSG in Club World Cup round of 16.

The Times of India 🇮🇳

'Worst idea ever': From delays to 'poor' pitches and fatigue, FIFA Club World Cup comes under fire

Saturday, 28 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

LIVE: Chelsea vs Benfica – FIFA Club World Cup

Follow our live build-up, team news and full text commentary stream as Chelsea face Benfica in the FIFA Club World Cup.

The Times of India 🇮🇳

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Big teams and bigger surprises - recap of group stage

Friday, 27 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Chelsea given CWC headache ahead of Porto test – all to know

Chelsea face Benfica in an all-European round of 16 tie at the FIFA Club World Cup. Al Jazeera takes a closer look.

BBC News 🇬🇧

How Club World Cup is paying for Man City & Chelsea's summer signings

Manchester City and Chelsea are already quids in from playing in the Fifa Club World Cup - and could end up earning loads more.

The Independent 🇬🇧

Fifa’s ‘adaptive pricing’ sees Club World Cup ticket prices skyrocket

The Times of India 🇮🇳

FIFA CWC: Manchester City crush Juventus, Real Madrid reach last 16

Thursday, 26 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Man City hit Juventus for five at FIFA Club World Cup

English side Manchester City beat Italy’s Juventus 5-2 in Orlando at FIFA’s Club World Cup staged in United States.

Middle East Eye 🇬🇧

Legal experts tell Fifa Israel breaking international law as it considers sanctions

The Times of India 🇮🇳

FIFA CWC: Inter Milan, Monterrey join Borussia Dortmund in last-16

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Mbappe in line for a Real return in CWC decider with Salzburg – all to know

Real Madrid meet Red Bull Salzburg in Philadelphia in the final Group H match at the FIFA Club World Cup.

The Independent 🇬🇧

How the ‘heat dome’ in the US is affecting the FIFA Club World Cup

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Fifa opens disciplinary case against Pachuca’s Cabral over Rüdiger allegations

The Irish Times 🇮🇪

Warning shot for 2026: Fifa Club World Cup’s brutal heat exposes a World Cup risk

BBC News 🇬🇧

Trainee teacher scores as amateurs Auckland hold Boca

New Zealand amateurs Auckland City hold Boca Juniors to a 1-1 draw in the Fifa Club World Cup.

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

BBC News 🇬🇧

Messi set for PSG reunion as Inter Miami progress

Lionel Messi will face former club Paris St-Germain at the Fifa Club World Cup as his Inter Miami side draw 2-2 with Palmeiras to reach the knockout stages.

Monday, 23 June 2025

BBC News 🇬🇧

PSG beat Seattle to reach Club World Cup last 16

Paris St-Germain beat Seattle Sounders to seal their place in the Fifa Club World Cup knockout stages.

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Fifa considers options for Iran at 2026 World Cup due to conflict with co-hosts US

Sunday, 22 June 2025

BBC News 🇬🇧

Superb Yildiz strike helps Juventus ease past Wydad

Kenan Yildiz scored one of the best goals of the Fifa Club World Cup so far as Juventus beat Wydad 4-1.

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

LIVE: Real Madrid vs Pachuca – FIFA Club World Cup

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Fifa’s embrace of cult of celebrity reveals a fundamental tension at the heart of the game

Saturday, 21 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Real Madrid vs Pachuca: FIFA Club World Cup – start, team news, lineups

Five-time winners Real Madrid take on Mexico’s Pachuca in the group stage of FIFA Club World Cup in Charlotte.

Friday, 20 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

LIVE: Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors – FIFA Club World Cup

BBC News 🇬🇧

Weather causing increasing concern at Club World Cup

Weather concerns are taking centre stage at the Fifa Club World Cup after a fourth game was delayed - while a heat wave is expected next week.

The Times 🇬🇧

First football, now Fifa wants to be a global fashion brand

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Messi inspires Inter Miami to win against Porto at Club World Cup

Lionel Messi hits late winner against Porto to push Inter Miami to verge of qualification at FIFA Club World Cup.

BBC News 🇬🇧

Palmeiras v Al Ahly

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Palmeiras vs Al Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Messi and Miami face crunch Club World Cup tie with Porto – all to know

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami seek first win against two-time Champions League winners Porto at FIFA Club World Cup.

The Times of India 🇮🇳

FIFA, WHO join hands to raise awareness on concussions—Symptoms, causes, and how to respond

The Independent 🇬🇧

FIFA defends Club World Cup ticket sales after another low turnout

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Real Madrid begin Club World Cup campaign against Al Hilal – all to know

European super club Real Madrid face Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in the teams’ opening FIFA Club World Cup 2025 fixture.

The Times 🇬🇧

Fifa accused of trying to appease Trump by ‘dropping’ anti-racism messaging

The Times of India 🇮🇳

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Chelsea triumph over Los Angeles FC amid sparse attendance; Boca Juniors, Benfica play out draw

Monday, 16 June 2025

BBC News 🇬🇧

Chelsea start CWC campaign to thousands of empty seats

Chelsea kick off their Fifa Club World Cup campaign against Los Angeles FC to tens of thousands of empty seats in Atlanta.

Sunday, 15 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

LIVE: PSG vs Atletico Madrid – FIFA Club World Cup

BBC News 🇬🇧

'Best since Neymar' - Chelsea to get early look at 'special' signing

Chelsea fans will get their first chance to watch their new wonderkid signing at the Fifa Club World Cup... but not for their team.

Saturday, 14 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

LIVE: Inter Miami vs Al Ahly – FIFA Club World Cup

The Independent 🇬🇧

Club World Cup: Five talking points ahead of Fifa’s new tournament

The Economist 🇬🇧

The Club World Cup will be the most global football tournament ever

FIFA’s latest bonanza offers hope to unheralded teams around the world

BBC News 🇬🇧

Fifa, the Club World Cup and Saudi Arabia

A detailed look at the figures behind the Fifa Club World Cup, and how investment from Saudi Arabia appears to be underpinning the tournament.

Friday, 13 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Which players made the cut for the 32 teams playing at FIFA Club World Cup?

Confirmed squad list for all the teams ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

All to know about FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Has FIFA scored an own goal with big teams missing Club World Cup? 

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Palestine World Cup dream ends after late penalty heartbreak against Oman

Palestine are denied by late Oman penalty in a 1-1 draw that ends their dreams of a first FIFA World Cup appearance.

The Independent 🇬🇧

One year from World Cup opener, FIFA leaves questions unanswered on tickets and security

Sunday, 8 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: What are the top-5 talking points?

Saturday, 7 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Jordan celebrate reaching first World Cup after win against Oman

Jordanians are celebrating their football team’s first qualification for a FIFA World Cup following win in Oman.

Friday, 6 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Indonesia beat China to boost World Cup hopes in AFC qualifying

Indonesia shut out China 1-0 in their Asian Football Confederation Group C qualifier for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Thursday, 5 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Report: FIFA slash ticket prices for Club World Cup before June 14 opener

Football’s world governing body has reduced prices on thousands of tickets before tournament opener in Miami.

Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Who are the 32 teams competing at FIFA Club World Cup 2025?

The 32 teams are confirmed before June 14 tournament start with Real Madrid, PSG and Inter Miami among the big names.

Sunday, 1 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

LAFC qualify for final FIFA Club World Cup spot in extra-time nailbiter

Los Angeles FC secure final spot in Club World Cup with an extra-time winner by Denis Bouanga against Club America.

Saturday, 31 May 2025

The Independent 🇬🇧

Abdullah Ibhais just wants justice from Qatar and Fifa

Friday, 30 May 2025

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Champions League final the calm before storm as Uefa and Fifa battle rolls on

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Ronaldo set to leave Al Nassr: What’s next, can he play in Club World Cup?

If Cristiano Ronaldo does exit Al Nassr, could he play with Miami’s Lionel Messi or another team at FIFA Club World Cup?

The Times 🇬🇧

Ten years on: Hotel raid that exposed the depth of Fifa scandal

Saturday, 24 May 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Infantino: Ronaldo in ‘discussions’ to play at FIFA Club World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo is in discussions to play at FIFA’s Club World Cup, according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

BBC News 🇬🇧

Ronaldo 'could play in Club World Cup' despite Al-Nassr not qualifying

"There are discussions" over Cristiano Ronaldo playing at the Club World Cup despite his current club not qualifying, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

The Times 🇬🇧

Fifa to use ‘dynamic pricing’ for 2026 World Cup tickets

Friday, 16 May 2025

The Independent 🇬🇧

FIFA boss accused of disrespect following Trump visit

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Infantino’s Trump trip causes Fifa walkouts; FA Cup finals and more

The Times 🇬🇧

Infantino humiliated by Fifa walkout over Trump visit

Thursday, 15 May 2025

BBC News 🇬🇧

Uefa accuses Infantino and stages Fifa congress walk-out

Uefa accuses Fifa president Gianni Infantino of prioritising "private political interests" after he turned up late for the world football governing body's congress in Paraguay.

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Delegates walk out of Fifa congress after Infantino arrives late from Trump trip

The Independent 🇬🇧

Gianni Infantino delays start of Fifa Congress by arriving late

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

The Times 🇬🇧

Fifa vice-president: It’s time UK hosted men’s World Cup again

The New York Times 🇺🇸

A Loyal Ally Joins Trump’s Gulf Tour: The Head of Global Soccer

The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, is expected to preside over a ceremony in which the emir of Qatar will hand over World Cup hosting duties to Mr. Trump. The U.S. is co-hosting the 2026 tournament.

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Pressure grows on Fifa as reports warn of serious risk to workers amid Saudi World Cup building boom

Monday, 12 May 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Reports: Alonso set to take over at Real Madrid before FIFA Club World Cup

Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso poised to replace Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, according to media reports.

Friday, 9 May 2025

The Times 🇬🇧

Infantino delays arrival at Fifa congress to meet Trump in Saudi Arabia

Thursday, 1 May 2025

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Fifa’s ‘broken’ case management process exposed in ongoing complaint against Jamaican coach

The Hubert Busby saga has dragged on for years without a resolution and no end in sight