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FIFA Opens First Permanent African Regional Office in Rabat, Morocco

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News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/fifa-opens-first-permanent-african-regional-office-in-rabat-morocco/In a significant move aimed at strengthening international relations and…

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Italy faces threat of expulsion from FIFA and UEFA tournaments after Government decision

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The Mulé amendment passed in Italy, but with key changes. While initially threatening to breach FIFA and UEFA rules on government interference, the modified version will be reviewed, potentially avoiding sanctions for Italian football.

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What is the FIFA Intercontinental Cup? – the competition that sees Real Madrid travel to Qatar during the busiest part of the year

Real Madrid will be travelling to Qatar to take on CF Pachuca of Mexico in the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup on Wednesday. The tournament has actually been underway…

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WAFU B organizes FIFA Safe Guarding training for Black Maidens

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As part of FIFA's mission to promote the game, protect its integrity, and bring it to all in a safe environment,, WAFU B has organized a one-day Safe Guarding seminar for the Black Maidens at the GFA...

FIFA Issues Apology To Ukraine Over Map Excluding Crimea At 2026 World Cup Draw

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Russia, which has been banned from FIFA competitions because of the military invasion of Ukraine, has illegally occupied Crimea since 2014. The peninsula was not colored as part of Ukrainian territory in a graphic broadcast during the draw…

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Real Madrid Announce Squad For FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final Against Pachuca

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Real Madrid have published their squad list for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final which will be played this Wednesday in Qatar. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran González. Defenders: Lucas Vázquez, Vallejo, Fran…

Fifa apologises to Ukraine for using map that put Crimea as part of Russia

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Fifa has apologised to the Ukrainian Association of Football for displaying a map of the country during its World Cup qualifying draw that excluded Russia-occupied Crimea.

Mbappe in Real Madrid squad for FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar

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Leg injury Kylian Mbappe sustained in the Champions League has not kept him from being named for football's FIFA final.

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Sports News | FIFA Apologizes to Ukraine Soccer Body for Crimea Map Error at 2026 World Cup Draw

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. FIFA apologized to the Ukrainian soccer federation for displaying a map during its World Cup qualifying draw that excluded Russia-occupied Crimea from the country's territory.

FIFA offer grovelling apology over "unacceptable" blunder during World Cup qualifying draw

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FIFA have issued a "sincere" apology to the Ukrainian FA after they complained about a map graphic that was displaying during the qualifying draw for the 2026 World Cup

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Cristiano Ronaldo Features in Theme Song ‘Yalla Yalla’ As Saudi Arabia Secures Hosting Rights for FIFA World Cup 2034 (Watch Video)

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The Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo plays his club football in the Saudi Pro League for Al-Nassr. Ronaldo joined the club in 2023. Since then, he has scored more than 70 goals in 80+ games.

FIFA apologizes to Ukraine soccer body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw

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ZURICH (AP) — FIFA apologized to the Ukrainian soccer federation for displaying a map during its World Cup qualifying draw…

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Fifa ‘sincerely regret’ the ‘unacceptable’ error made in World Cup qualifying draw as they release full statement

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FIFA chiefs have issued a grovelling apology to the Ukrainian FA for an “unacceptable” error they “sincerely regret” during the World Cup qualifying draw.

Fifa ‘sincerely regret’ the ‘unacceptable’ error made in World Cup qualifying draw as they release full statement

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FIFA chiefs have issued a grovelling apology to the Ukrainian FA for an “unacceptable” error they “sincerely regret” during the World Cup qualifying draw.

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FIFA Apologises For Showing Map Of Ukraine Without Crimea

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FIFA has apologised for displaying a map during the qualifying draw for the 2026 World Cup that excluded Crimea from Ukraine’s territory, which Kyiv had criticised as an “unacceptable error”. During last week’s draw, world football’s…

FIFA apologises for showing map of Ukraine without Crimea during 2026 World Cup draw

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FIFA apologises for showing map of Ukraine without Crimea during 2026 World Cup draw

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FIFA faces backlash from Ukraine over 'unacceptable' map that appeared to omit....

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The controversy arose last week during the European qualifier draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place in the US, Mexico, and Canada

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FIFA has a human rights policy, so how could it award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup?

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Does evidence support the claim that hosting a soccer World Cup promotes human rights improvements?

Sunday, Dec 15

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FIFA faces backlash over 'unacceptable' map of Ukraine that appeared to omit Crimea

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has long vowed to end Russia's occupation of Crimea, which Moscow annexed in 2014.

Super Falcons Stay on Top in FIFA Latest Rankings

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The Super Falcons of Nigeria have maintains their spot as Africa’s highest-ranked women’s football team, maintaining a global ranking of 36th in the final FIFA standings for 2024.