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AMSTERDAM Ajax technical director Marc Overmars during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax Amsterdam and FC Emmen at the Johan Cruijff Arena on May 2, 2021 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands ANP MAURICE VAN STEEN Dutch Eredivisie 2020 2021 xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 430942719

Suspension for former Arsenal man extended globally

Marc Overmars, ex-Arsenal player and former Ajax director, suspended globally by FIFA for inappropriate conduct
European Super League

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ruled that FIFA and UEFA restrictions to prohibit the Super League are unlawful, but UEFA claim the ruling is already outdated.
AMSTERDAM Ajax technical director Marc Overmars during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax Amsterdam and FC Emmen at the Johan Cruijff Arena on May 2, 2021 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands ANP MAURICE VAN STEEN Dutch Eredivisie 2020 2021 xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 430942719

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.
FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger (L) and President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Kalyan Chaubey speak during a press conference regarding the FIFA-AIFF academy and the grassroots development in Indian football in Mumbai on November 22, 2023. (Photo by Indranil MUKHERJEE / AFP) (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images)

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.
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 30: A general view of the Ballon D'Or trophy at the 67th Ballon D'Or Ceremony at Theatre Du Chatelet on October 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

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.
Los Angeles Rams' owner Stan Kroenke holds the Vince Lombardi trophy after the LA Rams won Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on February 13, 2022. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

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.
FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger attends a press conference by FIFA's president Gianni Infantino (not in frame), at the Sports Center Dome of the Autonomous Sports Confederation of Guatemala, in Guatemala City on August 30, 2022. (Photo by Johan ORDONEZ / AFP) (Photo by JOHAN ORDONEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

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.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Clare Polkinghorne of Australia celebrates while Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland shows dejection after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Ireland at Stadium Australia on July 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

FIFA Women’s Football Convention

FIFA Women's Football Convention to take place in Sydney on 18-19 August 2023
Marcelo Flores' signing picture with Real Oviedo (Photo via RealOviedo.es)

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?
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Referee Andy Madley shows a yellow card to Joelinton of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

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.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, reacts to the fourth official Jarred Gillet during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 03, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

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
LONDON, ENGLAND: Fourth official Andy Madley lifts the 'No Room For Racism' substitution LED board during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

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.
Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (L) receives from Brazilian former football player Julio Cesar the Best FIFA Mens Goalkeeper award during the Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 ceremony in Paris on February 27, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

“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.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 23: Close Up of the Captains 1 Love (One Love) armband of Germany during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between Germany and Hungary at Red Bull Arena on September 23, 2022 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

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.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Thomas Partey of Arsenal shoots during the warm up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on December 11, 2021. (Photo by Justin Setterfield / Getty Images)

FIFA president supports AFCON postponement

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is supporting a postponement to AFCON, reportedly because he's prioritising the Club World Cup.
European Super League

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.
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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.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on September 19, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

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.
Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger (L) and Everton's Dutch manager Ronald Koeman (R) watch from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on October 22, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Oli SCARFF

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 President Gianni Infantino gestures as he speaks during a public debate with members of the Association of International Sports Press (AIPS) as part of its annual congress on February 3, 2020 in Budapest, Hungary.

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.
General view of the match ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

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.
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger of France poses during a photo session in Paris on May 22, 2019. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)

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 during an interview at the Mercedes Benz Building prior to the Laureus World Sports Awards on February 17, 2020 in Berlin, Germany.

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 President Gianni Infantino looks at the FIFA World Cup Trophy during the trophy tour opening ceremony at Luzhniki stadium in Moscow on September 9, 2017.

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...
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger of France poses during a photo session in Paris on May 22, 2019. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)

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.
Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shake hands after Arsenal's second goal against Real Madrid in pre-season (Photo via AFP)

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.
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Former Arsenal keeper up for FIFA Best award

Former Arsenal goalkeeper, Saari van Veenendaal, has been nominated by FIFA for their BEST awards.
TOPSHOT - The Champions League Trophy stands on display during the UEFA Champions League football group stage draw ceremony in Monaco on August 24, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE

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.
TOPSHOT - The Champions League Trophy stands on display during the UEFA Champions League football group stage draw ceremony in Monaco on August 24, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE

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.
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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.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to journalists during his visit to the Iranian capital Tehran on March 1, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / ATTA KENARE

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.
Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward (R) listens as Manchester United's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho talks with former Manchester United player Bobby Charlton (not pictured) following the pre-season friendly football match between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the DW stadium in Wigan, northwest England, on July 16, 2016. / AFP / JON SUPER /

Manchester United lead way for transfer window change

Manchester United are leading the call to return the transfer window to how it used to be before they messed with it this summer.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama speaks during a meeting on Western Balkans in Paris on May 29, 2018. (Photo by BERTRAND GUAY / AFP)

Albanian Prime Minister opens bank account to pay Xhaka fine

The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, has opened a bank account so that he can contribute to the fines picked up by Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri.
KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: Granit Xhaka of Switzerland celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Serbia and Switzerland at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 22, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Lichtsteiner and Xhaka escape World Cup ban

Granit Xhaka and Stephan Lichtsteiner escaped with fines after they were charged with ‘provoking the general public’ following their goal celebrations against Serbia and a complaint by the Serbian FA.
Switzerland's defender Stephan Lichtsteiner reacts after winning their Russia 2018 World Cup Group E football match between Serbia and Switzerland at the Kaliningrad Stadium in Kaliningrad on June 22, 2018. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)

Lichtsteiner charged by FIFA, faces two-match ban

Stephan Lichtsteiner has also been charged by FIFA after he joined in with Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri’s double-headed eagle celebration.
KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: Granit Xhaka of Switzerland celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Serbia and Switzerland at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 22, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

FIFA start proceedings against Granit Xhaka

FIFA have opened up disciplinary proceedings after Granit Xhaka celebrated his goal against Serbia by making a two-headed eagle gesture with his hands.