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FIFA president says players who cover their mouths could be sent off in new rule

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has spoken out in the aftermath of the racism storm surrounding Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr and Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in the Champions League

How would FIFA replace Iran if it drops out of World Cup amid U.S. attack?

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Iran's soccer federation doubts the team will go to the World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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Miguel Delaney: The World Cup faces an unprecedented crisis as the US attacks Iran — how will Fifa respond?

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Even amid grave geopolitical developments, modern football offered a sense of the absurd. As drones and missiles continued to be launched around the Gulf, and headlines began to relay the reported death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah…

Report: FIFA to wait before deciding on Messi’s Argentina vs. Yamal’s Spain 2026 Finalissima postponement

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With Qatar's current situation, FIFA are reportedly set to wait on making a decision over the postponement of the 2026 Finalissima between Lionel Messi's Argentina and Lamine Yamal's Spain.

FIFA approve major rule changes to speed up matches and reduce controversy

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New Laws of the Game set to reshape footballFIFA approve major rule changes to speed up matches and reduce controversyFIFA approved key changes to the Laws of the Game after IFAB’s annual meeting ai...

Footballers who cover mouths during on-pitch rows should be sent off, says FIFA boss

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FIFA's president has told Sky News that footballers who cover their mouths in confrontations with rivals should be sent off on the presumption they are being offensive.

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The World Cup faces an unprecedented crisis as the US attacks Iran — how will Fifa respond?

A controversial build-up took a drastic turn with a World Cup host bombing one of the qualified teams, writes Miguel Delaney, with Iran’s very participation in question

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Iran will not boycott World Cup over air strikes, Fifa believes

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Fifa is optimistic Iran will be at the World Cup despite reported doubt at its national federation following military strikes by the United States.

Footballers who cover mouths during on-pitch rows should be sent off, says FIFA boss

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FIFA's president has told Sky News that footballers who cover their mouths in confrontations with rivals should be sent off on the presumption they are being offensive.

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Iran threaten to boycott US World Cup as FIFA chief issues response

www.express.co.uk

Tensions flared between the two nations, which could have a direct impact on this summer's World Cup.

FIFA speaks on Iran crisis ahead of 2026 World Cup

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World football governing body, (FIFA), has said it is closely monitoring developments in Iran following a recent United States military strike on the country, as

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FIFA-Referee Daniel Laryea heads to Cairo for CAF Interclub Quarter-Finals training

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Ghana’s Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea has been selected among top African referees to attend the CAF Interclub Quarter-Finals Preparation Course in Cairo. The course will take place from March 4–8, 2026, in E...

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Backlash as FIFA stalls Nigeria, DR Congo W’Cup verdict

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FIFA’s delay on the Nigeria World Cup verdict regarding DR Congo’s player eligibility leaves the Super Eagles’ 2026 qualification hopes in limbo.

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Morning Recap: Nigerian flight delays after US-Israel strike on Iran, FIFA stalls on Nigeria-Congo World Cup verdict, other top stories

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Get your Nigerian news recap. Learn about flight delays from the Mideast conflict, FIFA’s stalled Nigeria-Congo verdict, and state police updates.

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FIFA To ‘Monitor Developments’ In Iran Ahead Of World Cup

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FIFA has announced it will “monitor developments” in Iran following the outbreak of military action by the United States—one of the co-hosts of this summer’s men’s World Cup—against the Middle Eastern nation, which has qualified for the…

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FIFA Yet To Rule On DR Congo Eligibility Row As Nigeria Awaits Verdict

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Nigeria’s football community is growing increasingly frustrated as FIFA continues to delay a ruling on the eligibility of players fielded by DR Congo during last November’s Africa 2026 World Cup play-off. Naija News reports that the…

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How USMNT trio can claim UEFA Champions League glory before 2026 FIFA World Cup

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UEFA Champions League Round of 16 action begins on March 10, and for the first time in recent memory, three American players find themselves on legitimate contenders with a real shot at reaching the Budapest-based final. For Johnny Cardoso…