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FIFA proposes staging a new mini-World Cup every two years
May 2, 2018FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proposed staging what would effectively be a mini-World Cup, featuring eight international teams, every two years in addition to the traditional event. The tournament, known as the “Final 8”, would be... -
FIFA to advance African teams $2 million World Cup prize cash
May 1, 2018FIFA will advance $2 million in prize money to each of the five African teams that have qualified for the World Cup to help them prepare for the tournament, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said.... -
FIFA strengthens digital footprint in China
Apr 27, 2018This week, as part of its activities to expand its digital presence in China, FIFA is opening an official FIFA WeChat account and a microsite in Mandarin, FIFAofficial.cn, as well as launching a special online campaign,... -
FIFA set to meet over $25bn offer to launch two tournaments
Apr 24, 2018Fifa is planning to hold a special meeting next month at which two lucrative tournaments could be given the go-ahead. Football’s world governing body is said to have held “promising” consultations in recent weeks with regional... -
European lawmakers demand Russia World Cup boycott
Apr 20, 2018A group of EU lawmakers on Friday urged the bloc’s leaders to boycott this year’s football World Cup in Russia to protest over Moscow’s “mockery of European values”. The 60 MEPs said all European Union countries... -
Help the environment and win two FIFA World Cup Final tickets
Apr 19, 2018With the aim of reducing the environmental impact of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ and raising awareness of climate change, FIFA has launched a campaign encouraging successful ticket applicants to offset the carbon emissions resulting... -
FIFA opens probe into racist abuse at Russia-France friendly
Apr 16, 2018FIFA has opened a probe into racist abuse directed at French players by Russian fans during a pre-World Cup friendly last month, the RIA news agency cited a Russian soccer federation official as saying on Monday.... -
Pele confident Neymar can lead Brazil at World Cup
Apr 16, 2018Brazilian legend Pele says he is confident about Brazil’s chances at the upcoming World Cup and expects injured star Neymar to be fully fit to lead the side in Russia. Speaking to AFP in Dubai, the... -
Blatter hits out at FIFA’s World Cup bidding process
Apr 11, 2018Former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter says he is shocked at a rule which has been inserted into the World Cup bidding process that could allow a five-man task force to disqualify a candidate before a democratic... -
Foreign football club to play first Iraq tie since ban lifted
Apr 9, 2018Iraq on Tuesday will host a foreign football club for a competitive match for the first time in decades, after FIFA gave the go-ahead for games to resume. The feted Al-Zawraa club will face off against...
