FIFA council member wants yellow cards for spitting when seasons resume

FIFA council member wants yellow cards for spitting when seasons resume

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.

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'I never imagined I would go through something like this':Ronaldinho breaks silence

'I never imagined I would go through something like this':Ronaldinho breaks silence

Ronaldinho and his brother were held in jail for 32 days before being released on $1.6 million bail.

Australia and New Zealand'quietly confident'in joint Women's World Cup bid

Australia and New Zealand'quietly confident'in joint Women's World Cup bid

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.

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Swiss drop case against Blatter but another investigation pending

Swiss drop case against Blatter but another investigation pending

Switzerland's federal prosecutor is about to end its investigation into former FIFA president Sepp Blatter's deals with the Caribbean Football Union.

'Not worth a single life':FIFA warns against restarting too soon

'Not worth a single life':FIFA warns against restarting too soon

President Gianni Infantino has asked FIFA's 211 member associations to be wary of the consequences of resuming their seasons hastily.

FIFA draws up guidelines to tackle pay-cut complaints
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FIFA draws up guidelines to tackle pay-cut complaints

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

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Bank of FIFA:FFA to seek financial relief from world governing body

Bank of FIFA:FFA to seek financial relief from world governing body

FFA chief executive James Johnson's ties to Gianni Infantino could come in handy amid the financial crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

  • byVince Rugari
EPL sets tentative date for return to save clubs from disaster

EPL sets tentative date for return to save clubs from disaster

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.

  • bySam Wallace andJohn Percy
Matildas match called off,FIFA urges international cancellations

Matildas match called off,FIFA urges international cancellations

The international friendly between the Matildas and world No.8 Canada,scheduled for April 14 in Vancouver,BC,has been cancelled.

Socceroos'World Cup qualifiers likely to be postponed due to coronavirus

Socceroos'World Cup qualifiers likely to be postponed due to coronavirus

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.

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Rule-making body to review offside law in favour of strikers

Rule-making body to review offside law in favour of strikers

The International Football Association Board will hold consultations over the next 12 months in a bid to provide strikers with more scoring opportunities.