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Thursday, May 2

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FIFA tells judge it plans to change rule barring clubs from playing abroad by end of year

theathletic.com

An attorney representing FIFA in the ongoing antitrust lawsuit filed against it by a New York-based sports promoter said in federal court on Thursday that a rule change allowing official foreign matches to be played on U.S. soil could come…

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Thomas Nunoo attends FIFA Regional Technical Instructors seminar in Rwanda

www.ghanafa.org

Retired FIFA referee Thomas Nunoo is back from Kigali, Rwanda where he attended a three-day CAF/FIFA Technical Instructors seminar.

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Zimbabwe/South Africa: Free State Stadium to Host Bafana Vs Zimbabwe FIFA World Cup Clash

allafrica.com

SAFA acting CEO Dr Thulani Ngwenya confirmed that the South African senior men's national team will return to Bloemfontein for the first time since the 2010 FIFA World Cup. They last played in the city when they beat France 2-1 in the…

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Free State Stadium to host Bafana vs Zimbabwe FIFA World Cup clash

www.safa.net

2 May 2024 – Bafana Bafana will host their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, 11 June 2024. SAFA acting CEO Dr Thulani Ngwenya confirmed that the South African senior men’s…

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FAM: Fifa approves use of VAR technology in M-League

www.malaymail.com

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 ― The use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the Malaysian League (M-League) competit...

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‘I don’t know if it was manna from heaven’ ex-Fifa referee on Pirates benefitting again

Former Fifa referee Victor Hlungwani said the referee should have awarded Pirates a free-kick, not a penalty against Royal AM.

Wednesday, May 1

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Drohende FIFA-Sperre: Sambia könnte von Olympia disqualifiziert werden

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Die FIFA droht dem sambischen Fußballverband mit einer Sperre. Dadurch könnte die Frauenmannschaft vom Olympischen Turnier ausgeschlossen werden.

Chelsea used a ‘FIFA reel’ in desperate attempt to persuade Jude Bellingham to join them as a teenager

metro.co.uk

Chelsea did everything they could to tempt Bellingham to Stamford Bridge (Picture: Getty)

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Cost to host 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver doubles, may hit $581M

www.sportsnet.ca

Organizers of the seven FIFA World Cup soccer matches coming to Vancouver in 2026 say the estimated cost of hosting the event has more than doubled in the last two years.

CP NewsAlert: Cost to host 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver doubles, may hit $581M

ca.news.yahoo.com

VANCOUVER — Organizers of the seven FIFA World Cup soccer matches coming to Vancouver in 2026 say the estimated cost of hosting the event has more than doubled in the last two years. The latest estimates put the price tag at between $483…

Hosting Vancouver's FIFA World Cup games could cost half a billion dollars

bc.ctvnews.ca

Hosting seven games in Vancouver during the 2026 FIFA World Cup could cost more than half a billion dollars, according to an updated estimate provided Tuesday.

Tuesday, Apr 30

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Three Ghanaian referees selected for new CAF FIFA referees course

footballghana.com

Three Ghanaian referees are set to take part in a referees course organised by CAF in Cairo.The course is scheduled to be held from Monday, May 20 -Saturday, May 25, 2024.The Ghanaian referees selected for the course include Collins Amoah,…

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Cost for B.C. to host 2026 FIFA world cup doubles, now pegged at up to $581M

globalnews.ca

The province is hosting a technical briefing for the media on Tuesday and will hold a live press conference at 3 p.m.

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Former Chelsea and Arsenal star could achieve landmark FIFA ruling after legal challenge

uk.sports.yahoo.com

Former Premier League midfielder Lassana Diarra is challenging the legality of FIFA's rules governing player contracts, with the European Court of Justice advised they may be contrary to European Union law

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La Liga clubs facing European ban as UEFA, FIFA demand explanation for Spanish Football Federation situation

In the last couple of weeks, the Spanish Government has intervened in matters at the Spanish Football Federation. A massive mess is ongoing, largely due to the ongoing corruption allegations levelled at the Federation and some of its…

Fifa transfer rules may breach EU regulations, says adviser

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Some of Fifa's rules on player transfers may breach European Union regulations, an adviser to Europe's top court says.

Aramco Signs FIFA Deal

www.rigzone.com

Aramco has signed a four-year global partnership with FIFA.

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Three Ghanaian referees to travel to Cairo for FIFA course

www.ghanafa.org

Three Ghanaian referees, Reginald Collins Amoah (Centre Referee) and two assistant referees, Theophilus Aberenga Akugre and Seth Abletor have been selected for the new CAF FIFA Referees course in Egyp...

Zambia face FIFA suspension, Olympic disqualification after political crisis in FA

theathletic.com

Zambia’s women’s soccer team are facing being prevented from participating at this summer’s Olympic Games due to an ongoing political crisis within the country’s football association.