Tag: FIFA
Ex-Arsenal player’s case against FIFA could have Bosman-like impact on transfers
Former Arsenal player Lassana Diarra will learn the outcome of his case against FIFA next week, and it could have a major impact on football transfers.
England’s Champions League places at risk over Starmer’s plan say papers
Keir Starmer’s football regulator plan risks banning English clubs from the Champions League, with Uefa warning the reforms could trigger harsh penalties for top teams.
Arsenal Academy involved in FIFA alternative to VAR trial
FIFA introduces Football Video Support (FVS), a simplified alternative to VAR, to be trialed at the U-20 Women's World Cup after a successful debut at the Arsenal-won FIFA Youth Tournament.
Former Arsenal fan favourite receives surprising international call-up
Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has been surprisingly called up to represent Catalonia in an upcoming international friendly against Panama.
Arsenal women fixture dates set for the 2024/25 season
Arsenal Women's 2024/25 season fixtures are out! Get ready for an action-packed season across four competitions.
Suspension for former Arsenal man extended globally
Marc Overmars, ex-Arsenal player and former Ajax director, suspended globally by FIFA for inappropriate conduct
UEFA responds after EU release Super League judgement
The EU Court of Justice has ruled that FIFA and UEFA restrictions to prohibit the Super League are unlawful, but UEFA claim the ruling is already outdated.
Former Arsenal star facing global football suspension
Former Arsenal winger, Marc Overmars faces a possible global suspension from FIFA, threatening his role at Royal Antwerp following KNVB's report on his previous misconduct.
Arsene Wenger’s mission to transform Indian football with new academy
Arsene Wenger commits to nurturing football talent in India through the new FIFA-AIFF academy, aiming to develop top-level players from a young age.
Arsenal’s Ballon d’Or results
3 Arsenal players, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Aaron Ramsdale, were up for the Ballon d'Or. The nominations reflect their contributions to Arsenal's Premier League 2022/2023 campaign.
Arsenal owner in revenue dispute with FIFA
Stan Kroenke and FIFA lock horns over the revenue distribution for the 2026 World Cup, potentially affecting various stakeholders including Arsenal.
Arsene Wenger to launch Indian FIFA-AIFF academy
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger collaborates with FIFA and AIFF, set to launch a U-13 football academy in India, aligning with the nation's Vision 2047.
FIFA Women’s Football Convention
FIFA Women's Football Convention to take place in Sydney on 18-19 August 2023
Arsenal 19yo wonderkid wanted in Spain and Mexico
Arsenal's Marcelo Flores catches the eye of Real Betis and Liga MX clubs. Will the Mexican youngster stay in Europe or return to his roots after his Oviedo loan?
Premier League to finally combat time-wasting
The Premier League are set to take wasted time more seriously this season, by monitoring incidents like goal celebrations, penalties, and red cards.
FIFA confirms World Cup-style added time in Premier League
FIFA referees' chief Pierluigi Collina has confirmed that the Premier League will implement World Cup-style added time to crack down on timewasting. The decision comes as FIFA president Gianni Infantino plans to monitor leagues next season to ensure adherence to the laws of the game regarding time added on for celebrations, injuries, and substitutions
FIFA to push Premier League to add time correctly
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says leagues will be monitored to ensure they're adding on time correctly next season.
“A joke”: Emi Martinez FIFA award trashed
Real Madrid's Toni Kroos appeared on a podcast with his brother, Felix, who slammed FIFA's decision to award former Arsenal goalkeeper, Emi Martinez, the Best Goalkeeper gong, saying it was a 'joke' and 'no one knew him before the World Cup'.
Beth Mead FIFA POTY runner up & in FIFA XI with Leah Williamson
Arsenal forward, Beth Mead has finished third in the 2022 FIFA Women’s Player of the Year awards, while she joined Leah Williamson in the FIFPRO World XI 2022.
Germany consider legal action over FIFA OneLove armband ban
The German Football Association (DFB) are considering taking legal action against FIFA after the sport's governing body banned teams from wearing a OneLove captain's armband.
FIFA president supports AFCON postponement
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is supporting a postponement to AFCON, reportedly because he's prioritising the Club World Cup.
Judge orders UEFA & Premier League European Super League punishments to be scrapped
A judge in Spain has ordered that UEFA and the Premier League scrap all fines issued in the wake of the Super League debacle as they breach European competition law.
Arsene Wenger: World Cup every 2 years, reduce domestic leagues to 18, find meaning
Arsene Wenger has admitted he dreams of a World Cup every 2 years, a more sensible approach to qualifiers & getting rid of meaningless international competitions.
FIFA will allow players to skip international break
With the March international break just over a month away but the pandemic causing travel problems, FIFA have extended an exemption for player release.
Arsene Wenger doesn’t find management job he wants and doesn’t ask for it
Arsene Wenger has asked the Dutch national team if he can replace Ronald Koeman, who is destined for Barcelona.
FIFA propose changes to contracts & transfer window dates
FIFA are recommending short-term contract extensions and moving the summer transfer window as a result of the current season shutdown.
Premier League return date to be pushed back
If you are one of the few people who believed football would actually return on April 30, then I'm sorry to say more disappointment is coming your way.
Arsene Wenger launches worldwide Talent Development Programme across 120 nations
Double pass, a spin-off company of the University of Brussels (Belgium), specialising in sport technical and talent development management, has been chosen as the...
Arsene Wenger to save football
Arsene Wenger is proposing that football authorities stop being idiots with VAR and eliminate the marginal offside calls that are so far from clear and obvious they may as well be a lump of coal in a black coat out for a late-night stroll along an unlit country road.
FIFA consider World Cup across 2 continents and Women’s World Cup every 2 years
In a bid to squeeze as much money as possible while ruining the sport for match-going fans, FIFA are said to be considering a 'radical' plan to host the 2030 World Cup on two continents.
Arsene Wenger confirms he is considering taking important FIFA job
Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he is considering taking a job with FIFA but that it won't stop him returning to management.
How did football let Sahar Khodayari set herself on fire?
Earlier this month, Sahar Khodayari set fire to herself after being sentenced to six months in prison for the 'crime' of watching a football match. I contacted Shireen Ahmed and asked her to write something for the site about what happened and why because I believe this needs to be put in front of as many people as possible. Don't look away. Please read on...
What is Arsene Wenger doing now?
According to the New York Times, Arsene Wenger will join FIFA as a Technical Director next month in a story that first began some time ago.
Arsenal FIFA 20 Player Ratings released in full
Arsenal's FIFA 20 Ultimate Team player ratings have been released in full, with the game set for release this month.
Former Arsenal keeper up for FIFA Best award
Former Arsenal goalkeeper, Saari van Veenendaal, has been nominated by FIFA for their BEST awards.
Major changes to Champions League get go-ahead
Arsenal are one of a number of clubs currently in Amsterdam to discuss changes to the Champions League that will effectively turn it into a European Super League that will play some of its matches around the world while FIFA have annoyed UEFA by approving another competition for clubs.
European Super League to host games globally while FIFA approve another club competition
Arsenal are one of a number of clubs currently in Amsterdam to discuss changes to the Champions League that will effectively turn it into a European Super League that will play some of its matches around the world while FIFA have annoyed UEFA by approving another competition for clubs.
18 Women’s World Cup kits unveiled
The Women's World Cup is fast approaching and 14 teams have released their kits ahead of the tournament in France.
Liverpool premium, corruption, hypocrisy & more: Stories you might have missed
It’s been quiet out there in Arsenal land all week, so here is a quick round-up of some wider football stories you might have missed but which caught my eye.
Arsenal sign letter opposing Club World Cup revamp
Arsenal and the other 14 board members of the European Club Association signed a letter opposing FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposals to expand the Club World Cup.