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Sunday, Jan 4

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Dubai To Host FIFA’s New Global Football Awards

The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, and the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) have signed a new long-term partnership deal that will see the launch of a brand-new annual world football awards event. The first ceremony is…

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Thomas Müller, Jürgen Klopp and Mats Hummels headline MagentaTV’s FIFA World Cup pundit team

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German television is rarely short of star names to talk about the World Cup. In 2022, for example, then then still-retired Toni Kroos worked with his brother Felix Kroos and a certain Michael Ballack, watching as Germany crashed and burned…

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‘He can push me anytime, anywhere’: Joan Garcia keeps 2026 FIFA World Cup dream alive as Barcelona keeper outsmarts everyone with one ridiculous viral moment (VIDEO)

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With Joan Garcia battling for a 2026 World Cup spot by returning to hostile territory and Gerard Martin alongside him in defense, Barcelona was pushed to its limits by a fearless Espanyol side.

Saturday, Jan 3

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Neymar’s 2026 FIFA World Cup plan takes shape: Brazil veteran takes up new role at Santos following Gabigol’s arrival

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With Neymar's future secured and his focus sharpened by the looming World Cup, Santos has dared to dream again—this time by reuniting two of the most emblematic forwards of a generation.

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Club World Cup: FIFA reportedly set to choose unexpected host for 2029 edition

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The second expanded edition of the FIFA Club World Cup is scheduled for 2029, and reports suggest that FIFA has already identified a host nation.

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Soccer Fans Upset as FIFA Sets for Major VAR Change During 2026 World Cup: ‘Turning Into NFL’

The anticipation surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has been hampered by a wave of controversies. From discussions surrounding ticketing and logistics to the…

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Donald Trump’s farcical ‘peace prize’ is now a stain on Fifa too

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Trump's aggression in Venezuela only highlights the disgrace of Gianni Infantino's cosying up to the US president

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2026: FIFA World Cup to Boost TV Shipments to Africa, other Regions

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Global annual TV shipments to Africa and other regions are projected to exceed 210 million units in 2026, driven primarily by promotional activity associated with the FIFA World Cup. According to Omdia’s latest TV Sets (Emerging…

Friday, Jan 2

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FIFA reportedly considering rule change to prevent time wasting: Could it apply before the 2026 World Cup?

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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just months away, FIFA is reportedly considering a rule modification aimed at preventing time wasting.

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Team-by-Team Guides For Each Qualified Squad

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Get to know all the teams that have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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2026: FIFA names 30 Nigerian officials on international referees’ list

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FIFA has released Nigeria’s International Referees List for 2026, with 30 Nigerian match officials earning approval to officiate at international competitions during the year. The

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'Please Let Us Play': Indian Footballers Damn AIFF, Seek FIFA Intervention To Solve Crisis

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Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and several ISL players have urged FIFA to intervene as AIFF’s paralysis leaves Indian football in crisis, with careers and the ISL season stalled.

FIFA advisor installed favourite to be new Blackburn manager amid Valerien Ismael sack latest

Blackburn Rovers are not in a good spot going into 2026. The former Premier League champions sit 20th in the Championship and are slowly being dragged...

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Thursday, Jan 1

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Christian Pulisic’s Milan rebirth: The market value comeback nobody saw coming and how USMNT ace reclaimed elite status before 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Christian Pulisic arrived in Italy carrying more questions than guarantees, yet less than three years later, he stands as one of the most complete success stories in modern Serie A recruitment.

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 winner Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea: Who is the leading candidate to replace him?

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Despite leading Chelsea to a historic victory in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Italian coach Enzo Maresca struggled to maintain a consistent level of performance for the team, leading to his dismissal. Consequently, there is already a key…

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Months after Cristiano Ronaldo claimed SPL is better than Ligue 1, FIFA president Gianni Infantino makes prediction about the Saudi League

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino acknowledged the growing pedigree of the Saudi Pro League since Cristiano Ronaldo made a statement about the league being more competitive than Ligue 1.

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Neymar Jr makes Santos transfer decision ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup: Reports

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Neymar Jr. has reportedly renewed his contract with Santos for another year. He is hoping to make it into the Brazil national team's squad for the FIFA World Cup this summer.

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FIFA to implement obligatory hydration breaks during 2026 World Cup

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FIFA has had “cooling breaks” for a while now to give players some time to hydrate when the temperature during a match is excesive. This started during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, when a Brazilian court ordered FIFA breaks near the…