FIFA

Netherlands

Dutch group sues FIFA over transfer regulations after Diarra ruling

The lawsuit follows a European Court of Justice ruling in the Lassana Diarra case, which found FIFA’s contract termination regulations violated EU competition and labour laws.

04/08/2025

Greenland

Greenland starts football's shortest season after international blow

The Arctic island's ambitions of playing competitive international football remain a pipe dream after its pathway to FIFA membership was blocked.

29/07/2025

Europe News

Trump puzzles Chelsea FC as he crashes Club World Cup trophy party

Cole Palmer shone as he led Chelsea to a 3-0 victory over PSG in the Club World Cup, with US President Donald Trump surprisingly attending the trophy ceremony.

14/07/2025

Sport

French football union blasts FIFA Club World Cup over player welfare

The UNFP has condemned the Club World Cup, citing the negative impact on player health and accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of ignoring these issues.

30/06/2025

Sport

FIFA faces quandary over US and Iran involvement at 2026 World Cup

Following the US bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities last week, questions have been asked about next year's tournament, which will feature Iran and will be co-hosted by the US.

26/06/2025

Switzerland

Blatter and Platini cleared for a second time in FIFA corruption case

The former FIFA president and former UEFA chief were acquitted of charges including fraud, forgery and misappropriation.

25/03/2025

World News

Former FIFA leaders Blatter and Platini in court over €2.1m payment

The two men were acquitted almost three years ago, but the Swiss Attorney General's Office and FIFA appealed against the decision.

03/03/2025

Turkey

Turkey's Galatasaray accuses Jose Mourinho of 'racist comments'

The Portuguese coach, who once declared himself to be "the Special One," was fined and suspended earlier in the season for a tirade against local match officials and the league.

25/02/2025

Europe News

FIFA apologises to Ukraine over Crimea map during 2026 World Cup draw

World football's governing body has removed the image omitting Crimea from Ukrainian territory, which Kyiv called an "unacceptable error".

16/12/2024

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup amid human rights concerns

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has pledged to ensure proper labour standards during tournament preparations, which will heavily rely on migrant workers.

09/12/2024

Climate

FIFA world cup stadiums at risk of €760m climate damage, report finds

Wales’s Principality Stadium and Spain’s Estadio Benito Villamarín are some of the most imperilled venues.

03/12/2024

Europe News

Some of FIFA's transfer rules clash with EU law, top court says

The Luxembourg-based European Court of Justice (ECJ) handed down its judgement of a long-running legal dispute involving a former high-profile footballer.

04/10/2024

Europe News

European leagues vs FIFA spat goes to EU Commission

The international match calendar is now oversaturated and puts the players' welfare at risk, national football bodies say.

23/07/2024

World News

Expanded FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 faces legal challenge by players

The 32-team event, up from seven, is scheduled for June-July 2025 despite unions raising concerns about increasing physical and mental demands on players.

14/06/2024

Business

FIFA opens its digital collectibles platform to clubs and federations

The move will allow clubs and federations to make and market their own collectibles and merchandise to fans, thus further boosting engagement.

23/05/2024

Sport

Euroviews. The European Super League case has woken up a sleeping giant

After the Court of Justice of the European Union's December ruling, the last thing FIFA and UEFA want is to have a fragmentation of mini-regulations imposed by courts all over the EU, Dr Assimakis Komninos writes.

17/01/2024

Sport

Super League v UEFA: What’s next?

23 years after the Bosman ruling, another Luxembourg-based European Court of Justice (ECJ) judgment has shaken the foundations of European football as we know it. But what are its effects?

21/12/2023

Football Now

World Cup 2022: 1 Year On

In partnership with Media City

Qatar's remarkable World Cup 2022 impacted the Middle East's football legacy, closing a longstanding sports gap between Europe and Asia.

14/12/2023

Spain

FIFA bans former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales

Rubiales resigned from his job in football in September after weeks of defiance that increased pressure on him from the Spanish government and national team players.

30/10/2023

Sport

Spain: Professional footballers end strike over wage demands

Female footballers in Spain's top tier have ended their strike after disputes over pay conditions were resolved.

14/09/2023