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FIFA Identifies Key Trends From 2026 World Cup

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FIFA has published its post-tournament technical report on the 2026 World Cup, highlighting counter-pressing, tactical flexibility and the evolving role of goalkeepers as some of the major trends that shaped the tournament. The report,…

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Gianni Infantino brings global goodwill tour to Hong Kong ahead of Fifa Asean final

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Hong Kong has become the latest stop on Gianni Infantino’s global tour to shore up support ahead of next year’s Fifa presidential election.

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FIFA rules block Argentina’s plan to retire Messi’s No. 10 shirt

Argentina’s reported plan to retire Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt has been prevented by FIFA regulations, according to GOAL.com. The Argentine Football Association was said to have considered permanently withdrawing the number…

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FIFA blocks Argentina’s plan to retire Messi’s iconic No. 10

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FIFA has blocked Argentina’s plan to permanently retire Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt after the Inter Miami forward decided to end his international career.

Union of Arab Football Associations backs FIFA chief Infantino

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The Union of Arab Football Associations says it is backing embattled FIFA head Gianni Infantino in his bid for reelection next year.

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FIFA blocks Argentina’s plan to retire Messi’s No. 10 shirt

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Argentina’s plan to permanently retire Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt has been blocked by FIFA regulations. The Argentine Football Association reportedly wanted to retire

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FIFA Blocks Argentina’s Plan To Retire Messi’s No. 10 Shirt

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Argentina’s plan to permanently retire Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt has been blocked by FIFA regulations. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) reportedly wanted...

Argentina cannot retire Messi’s No. 10 Shirt because of FIFA Rules

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Lionel Messi’s No. 10 is one of the most famous shirt numbers in football, but Argentina can’t retire it permanently after his international career. The Argentine Football Association has wanted to honour Messi by taking the number out of…

FIFA publishes comprehensive post-tournament report on FIFA World Cup 2026

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All 104 matches at this year’s global showpiece analysed by FIFA’s Technical Study Group and FIFA Football Performance Insights Department Counter-pressing emerged as defining trend, with champions Spain excelling at turning lost…

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FIFA Rules Block Argentina’s Plan To Retire Messi’s No. 10

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Argentina’s plan to retire Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt has reportedly run into FIFA regulations governing squad numbers at international tournaments. According to GOAL, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) wanted to permanently…

El informe técnico de FIFA ya es una realidad: así ha cambiado el fútbol tras el Mundial

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El Grupo de Estudio Técnico de la FIFA y el Departamento de Perspectivas del Rendimiento Futbolístico de la FIFA analizaron los 104 partidos del Mundial de este año

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FIFA blocks Argentina’s plan to retire Lionel Messi’s No.10 shirt

FIFA regulations have blocked Argentina’s plan to retire Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt

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FIFA blocks Argentina’s plan to retire Messi’s No. 10 shirt

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Argentina’s plan to retire Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt has been blocked by FIFA regulations, according to GOAL.com reports on Thursday. The Argentine Football Association reportedly wanted to permanently retire the number following…

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Retirement: FIFA rule blocks Argentina from paying special tribute to Messi

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FIFA has blocked Argentina from paying Lionel Messi a special tribute following his retirement from football. DAILY POST reported that the Argentine Football Association had announced that no player in the national team would wear the…

Erling Haaland Sues Norwegian Air Over 'Ponytail' FIFA World Cup 2026 Ad

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Erling Haaland, Manchester City and Norway striker, has filed a lawsuit against Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA. He alleges the airline used his distinctive blonde ponytail in a 2026 World Cup marketing campaign without permission.

Thursday, Oct 1

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Argentina Blocked From Retiring Messi’s No.10 Shirt Due To FIFA Rules

Argentina are unable to retire the No.10 shirt in honour of Lionel Messi due to FIFA rules. However, they can still honour his legacy by leaving the shirt vacant for non-tournament fixtures. Messi will make his final appearance for his…

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Mbappe officially receives 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot

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France captain Kylian Mbappe has officially received the Golden Boot award he won at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mbappe confirmed this on his Instagram page on Thursday. The 27-year-old scored 10 goals in eight matches. He achieved the feat…

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FIFA looks at US for new women's Club World Cup

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FIFA is looking to stage another major event in the US, with plans advancing for the launch of the women's Club World Cup despite the leadership crisis around Gianni Infantino, Sky News understands.

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Morocco Match Nigeria’s Historic FIFA Ranking Feat As Super Eagles Drop To 31st

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Morocco have matched Nigeria’s historic FIFA ranking achievement after climbing to fifth in the latest men’s world rankings, while the Super Eagles have dropped...