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Monday, Jan 6

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Patrick Kluivert set for return to management to take over international side sitting 127th in FIFA rankings

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Dutch hero Patrick Kluivert is set to return to the dugout on the international stage.

Belgian soccer leader Van Damme to get European seat for women on FIFA ruling council

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GENEVA (AP) — Belgian soccer federation president Pascale van Damme is set join FIFA’s ruling council after being the only…

Al Ahly targets Orlando Pirates star for FIFA Club World Cup

Al Ahly sets its sights on Orlando Pirates' rising star as a key target for the FIFA Club World Cup squad. With Tau on the brink of exiting.

New Saints contact Fifa over outstanding Young Saudi fee

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The New Saints claim they have yet to receive a transfer fee from Saudi Pro League club Al-Orobah for striker Brad Young.

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Sports News | Belgian Soccer Leader Pascale Van Damme to Get European Seat for Women on FIFA Ruling Council

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Belgian soccer federation president Pascale van Damme is set join FIFA's ruling council after being the only candidate to run for a seat reserved for a female official from Europe.

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Indonesia sack football coach Shin in search of FIFA World Cup 2026 spot

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South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong is let go after four years as Indonesian football chief eyes World Cup qualification.

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Indonesia Fires Head Coach Shin Tae-Yong Ahead of Vital FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Against South Korea

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In November, the team defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 to move into third place in the six-team group with four games remaining. At a press conference in Jakarta, PSSI chairman Erick Thohir, who handed Shin a contract extension to 2027 last June,…

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Fifa World Cup 2026: Indonesia sack coach Shin Tae-yong, citing need for better leadership

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FA head says a replacement from Europe will arrive on January 11, with one of the names thrown about being ex-Barcelona coach Louis Van Gaal.

Sunday, Jan 5

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Premier League vs. FIFA Club World Cup: What is the controversy?

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Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters has voiced serious concerns about the 2025 Club World Cup schedule, citing potential conflicts with player rest regulations and the overall impact on the English league.

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A new teammate for Messi at Inter Miami: Joining from Europe for the FIFA Club World Cup

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Inter Miami CF is preparing for its biggest challenge yet: the Club World Cup. The club's recent signing of Tadeo Allende highlights its ambition to compete against the world's best teams.

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Saturday, Jan 4

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Why Gianni Infantino's new-look Club World Cup in the USA could turn into FIFA's worst nightmare this summer

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Gianni Infantino's dream is a tournament that crowns the best club football team in the world. The reality could be much more harsh by the time that trophy is held aloft on July 13 of this freshly-minted New Year.

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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: We’re hungry and every game’ll be war –Iwobi

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ShareSuper Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, is aiming to improve Nigeria’s fortunes in qualifying series for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are winless after four games of the campaign and trail Group C leaders Rwanda by four…

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NFF pushing to make Nigeria qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup – Pinnick

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Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation, (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has said the football house is working round the clock to appoint a substantive head coach for the Super Eagles. …

Friday, Jan 3

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Mohamed Salah reveals why he voted for Vinicius Junior to win FIFA The Best prize

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Mohamed Salah details the reasons for voting for Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior to win the The Best FIFA Men's Player award for 2024.

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FIFA Announces List of Ghanaian Referees for 2025

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FIFA has unveiled the official list of Ghanaian referees approved to officiate international matches for the 2025 calendar year. The list comprises 10 Center Referees, 10 Assistant Referees, one Futsa...

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Premier League chief aims dig at FIFA over plan that impacts Chelsea and Man City

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Chelsea and Manchester City will participate in the Club World Cup in the summer, with the tournament having drawn a major backlash from players, clubs and fans

Thursday, Jan 2

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The 4 regulatory changes FIFA is preparing: From VAR to time-wasting rules

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The future of football is here: The IFAB's rule changes for 2025, focusing on technology and improved game flow, are poised to transform how the beautiful game is played and officiated.

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Fifa Club World Cup 2025: When it starts, the draw and how to watch in the UK

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The draw for the expanded Fifa Club World Cup took place in Miami in December – 24 hours after a $1 billion (£787 million) broadcast deal was announced with DAZN.

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FIFA takes action and excludes a European team from the 2026 World Cup

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One European national team has been definitively ruled out of the 2026 World Cup due to ongoing sanctions imposed by FIFA and UEFA. The exclusion highlights the significant impact that political events can have on international sporting…