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…
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’s FIFA 20 Ultimate Team player ratings have been released in full, with the game set for release this month.
Former Arsenal goalkeeper, Saari van Veenendaal, has been nominated by FIFA for their BEST awards.
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.
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.
The Women’s World Cup is fast approaching and 14 teams have released their kits ahead of the tournament in France.
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 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 are leading the call to return the transfer window to how it used to be before they messed with it this summer.
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.
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.
Stephan Lichtsteiner has also been charged by FIFA after he joined in with Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri’s double-headed eagle celebration.
FIFA have opened up disciplinary proceedings after Granit Xhaka celebrated his goal against Serbia by making a two-headed eagle gesture with his hands.
Mexico are facing punishment from FIFA for the homophobic chanting of their fans at the World Cup in Russia
One of the main reasons Arsene Wenger found it so hard to let go at Arsenal is because the manager has little else in his life to distract him, but there is plenty out there for him to do.
One of the main reasons Arsene Wenger is finding it so hard to let go at Arsenal is because the manager has little else in his life to distract him, but there is plenty out there for him to do.
FIFA could risk upsetting clubs with plans to expand the Club World Cup to 24 teams.
UEFA and and FIFA officials have been accused of enabling a ‘corrupt system’ following their reluctance to condemn top players for tax evasion.
FIFA have opened up their prestigious Puskás Award to a fan vote, which means that Olivier Giroud is pretty much guaranteed to win.