Michel D'Hooghe says the game's administrators should consider the punishment due to the need to protect players and staff near the pitch from COVID-19.
Ronaldinho and his brother were held in jail for 32 days before being released on $1.6 million bail.
Australia and New Zealand officials behind a bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup hope their support of women's soccer during a global crisis will pay off.
Switzerland's federal prosecutor is about to end its investigation into former FIFA president Sepp Blatter's deals with the Caribbean Football Union.
President Gianni Infantino has asked FIFA's 211 member associations to be wary of the consequences of resuming their seasons hastily.
FIFA is preparing to deal with issues arising from complaints and appeals over wage cuts for players,according to an internal document seen by Reuters. The subject has become a controversial one particularly in England
FFA chief executive James Johnson's ties to Gianni Infantino could come in handy amid the financial crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The plan involves allowing the league to finish the season within six weeks from June 1,heading off a financial catastrophe for clubs carrying huge wage bills.
The international friendly between the Matildas and world No.8 Canada,scheduled for April 14 in Vancouver,BC,has been cancelled.
The AFC is discussing with FIFA to postpone all competitive games in the March and June international windows due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.
The International Football Association Board will hold consultations over the next 12 months in a bid to provide strikers with more scoring opportunities.