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We are the fan's champion, campaigning for transparent decision making from those who run our sport and increased participation.

Gianni Infantino points to record demand amid ticket price row
31/12/2025

Gianni Infantino points to record demand amid ticket price row

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended 2026 World Cup ticket prices, citing record demand with 150 million requests logged in two weeks.

FIFA’s offside proposal could redefine modern football
31/12/2025

FIFA’s offside proposal could redefine modern football

FIFA is considering a major change to the offside rule aimed at boosting attacking play, a move that could significantly alter the game.

Former FIFA insider Jack Warner calls for leadership overhaul
31/12/2025

Former FIFA insider Jack Warner calls for leadership overhaul

Former FIFA vice president Jack Warner has accused Sepp Blatter of disgracing world football and urged him to step aside for younger leadership.

FIFA delivers lifetime ban in Brazilian football scandal
31/12/2025

FIFA delivers lifetime ban in Brazilian football scandal

FIFA has banned Brazilian FA president Marco Polo Del Nero for life over alleged bribes linked to television broadcasting rights agreements.

Trump award puts FIFA’s ethics standards under scrutiny
31/12/2025

Trump award puts FIFA’s ethics standards under scrutiny

FIFA is facing a formal ethics complaint after President Gianni Infantino praised Donald Trump and awarded him a peace prize, raising neutrality concerns.

Pride advocates challenge FIFA over World Cup policy
31/12/2025

Pride advocates challenge FIFA over World Cup policy

A Seattle Pride committee member has urged FIFA to allow LGBTQ+ celebrations at a World Cup match, citing the body’s own inclusion pledges.

Former FIFA Chief Sepp Blatter challenges disciplinary procedures
31/12/2025

Former FIFA Chief Sepp Blatter challenges disciplinary procedures

Sepp Blatter’s lawyers say the former FIFA president is disappointed he was not consulted before being provisionally suspended by the ethics committee.

Infantino under pressure as FIFA ethics questions mount
31/12/2025

Infantino under pressure as FIFA ethics questions mount

FIFA’s ethics committee has been asked to investigate President Gianni Infantino over breaches of political neutrality rules linked to Donald Trump.

Human rights concerns cast shadow over 2034 World Cup
31/12/2025

Human rights concerns cast shadow over 2034 World Cup

Leading lawyers have filed a formal complaint accusing FIFA of breaching its own human rights rules over the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia.

Court decision shifts spotlight back to FIFA governance
31/12/2025

Court decision shifts spotlight back to FIFA governance

A Swiss court has cleared PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi in a high-profile case over FIFA World Cup media rights allegations.

FIFA call-up signals rising status of Ghana officiating
31/12/2025

FIFA call-up signals rising status of Ghana officiating

FIFA has named Ghana’s elite referees for international assignments in 2026, recognising the country’s growing influence in match officiating

Nigeria seeks FIFA verdict on World Cup playoff dispute
31/12/2025

Nigeria seeks FIFA verdict on World Cup playoff dispute

Nigeria’s football federation says FIFA has not ruled on its petition over the eligibility of DR Congo players used in a World Cup playoff match.

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