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The Federation Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) is the governing body of association football. Fifa is responsible for the organisation of football's major international tournaments, notably the World Cup which commenced in 1930 and the Women's World Cup which commenced in 1991. Fifa was founded in 1904. Headquartered in Zurich, its membership now comprises 209 national associations. Member countries must each also be members of one of the six regional confederations into which the world is divided: Africa, Asia, Europe, North & Central America and the Caribbean, Oceania and South America.
Kiss for player after Spanish Women’s World Glory has turned into a crisis and become a #MeToo moment for the sport.
Biggest graft scandal in a decade threatens to drag Chinese men’s football to an even lower level with investigations also spreading to other sports.
The Brazilian great, who died on December 29 aged 82, personified everything good about football and transformed the sport into the beautiful game.
Cliff Buddle says the tournament hosted by Qatar will be the most controversial yet, but when it begins, billions of fans will be gripped.
It is one thing to impose sanctions against Putin and his enablers, quite another when ordinary Russians are penalised through no fault of their own.
- Fifa does not allow league matches to take place in foreign territories but a recent US lawsuit may change that
- In 2018, world football’s governing body blocked a La Liga match between Barcelona and Girona from being played in Miami
University of Bochum’s Lorenz Narku Laing says football has ‘tolerated racism for decades’, but education for fans and tougher penalties for clubs could be the answer.
Prosecutor charged Rubiales with one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for his alleged actions in aftermath of kiss, offences carrying jail terms of one year and 18 months, respectively.
The 34-year-old Chinese captain, who quit the national team because of the ‘humiliation’ of not beating Singapore, has apologised to his teammates ahead of the return fixture.
Branko Ivankovic says men’s team must be adaptable to modern game as they face two crucial matches against Singapore.
Change of coach unlikely to stop South Korea picking up another three points against Thailand in their Group C clash on Thursday.
The Belgium FA has unveiled the new kits for its male and female teams, with the home kit in the traditional red while the away kit is a tribute to the famous cartoon character.
City delegate told the NPC there were enough facilities in Kai Tak Sports Park and Guangzhou Nansha Urban Sports Complex to meet the needs of the competition.
One of the world’s most decorated footballers with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, Alves, 40, is found guilty of raping woman in nightclub in December 2022.
The US, Mexico and Canada are co-hosting the football World Cup, which will expand from 32 participants to 48 for the first time and feature 104 total matches.
State prosecutors have accused former Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales of sexual assault and for allegedly coercing Jenni Hermoso to publicly support him in the public backlash against him.
Low-key debut for Suarez as marquee stars play first half in El Salvador, before hectic preseason schedule takes them to Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and Japan.
A WhatsApp group of football fans from across the planet help each other buy tickets for the World Cup, Euros - and the 2023 Asian Cup starting today - and share tips on things like hotels and bars.
Former Manchester City and Benfica manager says disease is terminal in interview with Swedish radio station
Beckenbauer, one of only three men to win the World Cup as player and as a coach, died on Sunday, the German football association said.
Football For Schools targets shift in local attitudes to sport, with parents taking a role – but FA boss acknowledges retaining talent into adulthood has been a problem for the city.
Son is being held in Liaoning after being suspected of ‘accepting bribes by non-state employees’, according to a statement by the Chinese foreign ministry in May.
Tottenham superstar Son Heung-min admits he was upset by opponents saying ‘they don’t care about me and know how to stop me’.
Supporters in Tottenham jerseys with Son Heung-min’s name subjected to physical and verbal abuse in the stands in Shenzhen and escorted out by police amid ugly scenes.
Kathryn Mayorga claims Cristiano Ronaldo sexually assaulted her in his Las Vegas hotel suite in 2009 and is seeking millions of dollars more than the US$375,000 in hush money he paid her.
Tottenham star silences a sell-out crowd of more than 40,000 in Shenzhen with two goals in the first half.
Auction house Sotheby’s announces sale of six jerseys Argentina star wore on way to historic win in Qatar, including one from final against France.
Two countries face each other in Shenzhen on Tuesday in qualifying for 2026 tournament, with Son Heung-min warning teammates to keep their cool in front of sell-out crowd.
Tempers flare in the stands after visitors come away from Bangkok with a 2-1 victory in their Fifa World Cup qualifier clash.
‘I can’t give up just because I’m hurt,’ says Tottenham superstar Son Heung-min, who stars in 5-0 Fifa World Cup qualifying victory.
Australia have opted out of bidding for the 2034 Fifa World Cup, with Saudi Arabia being the sole bidders, but the CEO of Football Australia says growing the Club World Cup is an ‘exciting’ prospect.
The Palestinian and Israeli national football teams are preparing for several qualifiers of major tournaments amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza war.
Group’s founder and CEO Sergio Aguero says new co-owner Lionel Messi can make ‘great contribution’ to esports.
The country is ‘ready for all possibilities’ about hosting the 2034 tournament in winter or summer, Saudi Arabian Football Federation president says after Australia’s pull-out leaves it as the only bidder.
Australia’s chances of hosting event seemed slim after Asian football bosses backed Saudi bid.
