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Awarding of 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia will put ‘many lives at risk’, Amnesty International warns
1 week, 5 days ago

Awarding of 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia will put ‘many lives at risk’, Amnesty International warns

The Independent  

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Soccer players’ union publishes study on workload that supports legal cases against FIFA
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Soccer players’ union publishes study on workload that supports legal cases against FIFA

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Julian Alvarez was picked in 83 match-day squads last season. The physical and psychological demands on elite soccer players last season were detailed on Thursday by their global union FIFPRO, which is challenging governing body FIFA in two legal cases. “This season will be the defining season,” FIFPRO board member Maheta Molango said of a congested 2024-25 calendar …

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FIFA World Cup: All about Sunil Chhetri who is set to retire after qualifier match against Kuwait today
6 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup: All about Sunil Chhetri who is set to retire after qualifier match against Kuwait today

Live Mint  

Indian legend Sunil Chhetri is set to bid farewell to international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Kuwait today i.e. Ahead of today's match, Real Madrid's midfielder Luka Modric has also sent a special message for Sunil Chhetri. In a post shared by India Senior Football Team coach Igor Stimac, Modric said, “Hi Sunil, I want to …

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Tri Nation Friendly Tournament: India to Play Myanmar, Kyrgyz Republic in Imphal from March 22 to 26
1 year, 10 months ago

Tri Nation Friendly Tournament: India to Play Myanmar, Kyrgyz Republic in Imphal from March 22 to 26

News 18  

The upcoming FIFA International break will be a momentous one where the India men’s football team will play Tri-Nation FIFA Friendly Football Tournament matches against Myanmar and the Kyrgyz Republic at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in the capital of Manipur, Imphal. “I would also like to request the AIFF for its assistance in establishing a football academy of global standards …

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Karim Benzema could’ve played FIFA World Cup knockouts, was sent back too early: Agent
1 year, 11 months ago

Karim Benzema could’ve played FIFA World Cup knockouts, was sent back too early: Agent

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema’s agent has accused the French national team management that it had sent him home prematurely from the recently concluded FIFA World Cup. Je pose ça là mais avant ça j'ai consulté 3 spécialistes qui confirment le diagnostic que @Benzema aurait pu être apte à partir des 1/8 éme pour au moins être sur le banc! pic.twitter.com/wtOHhDeDVW — Karim …

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FIFA World Cup Doha stadium 974 in Qatar built to disappear
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup Doha stadium 974 in Qatar built to disappear

New Indian Express  

DOHA: Of the seven stadiums Qatar built for the World Cup, one will disappear after the tournament. “Designing for disassembly is one of the main principles of sustainable building,” said Karim Elgendy, an associate fellow at the London-based Chatham House think tank who previously worked as a climate consultant for the World Cup. Qatar has faced international criticism for its …

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TS workers recognised for labour at FIFA World Cup venues
2 years, 1 month ago

TS workers recognised for labour at FIFA World Cup venues

Deccan Chronicle  

Adilabad: Migrant workers from Telangana, estimated to be about 20,000, are among those featured in mosaics at the 80,000-seater Lusail Stadium in Qatar, where the knockouts and finals of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 will be held. Amid ongoing criticism of indentured labour, workers being denied human rights and allegations of over 6,500 workers' deaths, the Qatar government recognised …

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FIFA negotiating special fund for migrant workers in Qatar
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA negotiating special fund for migrant workers in Qatar

The Hindu  

FIFA's president sought Monday to overcome lingering doubts about Qatar's rights record ahead of the World Cup as the global body confirmed it is negotiating a fund for migrant workers who died or were injured. "FIFA remains in positive ongoing dialogue with the International Labour Organisation and the International Trade Union Confederation and all relevant authorities in Qatar over initiatives …

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Fifa urged to offer Qatar World Cup workers $440m compensation package after new Amnesty International report
2 years, 7 months ago

Fifa urged to offer Qatar World Cup workers $440m compensation package after new Amnesty International report

The Independent  

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Russia banned by Fifa and Uefa from all international football competitions
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia banned by Fifa and Uefa from all international football competitions

The Independent  

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Brazilian Confederation interim chief backs biennial World Cup
3 years, 1 month ago

Brazilian Confederation interim chief backs biennial World Cup

The Hindu  

The Brazilian Football Confederation has tentatively backed a biennial World Cup, with the interim president expressing support for a venture opposed by the South American Football Confederation. CONMEBOL, the organisation of 10 South American nations, including former World Cup winners Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, has said it will not back FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s initiative. CONMEBOL said in September that …

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Europeans ready to block FIFA World Cup plans regardless of vote
3 years, 2 months ago

Europeans ready to block FIFA World Cup plans regardless of vote

The Hindu  

FIFA’s plans for a biennial World Cup face being blocked by European and South American opponents, even if it is given the backing of the majority of football federations, multiple sources have told Reuters. RELATED | Arsène Wenger: Biennial World Cup plan has received "very positive response" While sources close to FIFA indicate that Infantino is confident he can get …

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English clubs led the way in spending on players this year: FIFA
3 years, 3 months ago

English clubs led the way in spending on players this year: FIFA

The Hindu  

English clubs spent the most money on players among FIFA's member associations in the transfer window which ran from June to August, world football's governing body said on Tuesday. FIFA's International Transfer Snapshot report said English clubs shelled out $1,146.6 million on players in the window, which was more than the next two countries -- Spain and France -- put …

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How Indian gamers are making big strides in international esports
3 years, 7 months ago

How Indian gamers are making big strides in international esports

Live Mint  

It may take a few years for the Indian national team to beat Saudi Arabia on the football turf, but in the virtual world, they've already done it. After India’s inclusion this year, the All India Football Federation conducted national qualifiers in March to identify promising esports gamers to represent the country. Though FIFA, the game created by Electronic Arts, …

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FIFA postpones 2021 U-20, U-17 World Cups to 2023 amid growing coronavirus crisis
3 years, 11 months ago

FIFA postpones 2021 U-20, U-17 World Cups to 2023 amid growing coronavirus crisis

Firstpost  

“The Covid-19 pandemic continues to present challenges for the hosting of international sporting events and to have a restrictive effect on international travel,” explained football’s governing body in a statement on its website. Paris: FIFA has postponed next year’s U-20 World Cup in Indonesia and U-17 tournament in Peru until 2023 due to coronavirus. “The global situation has failed to …

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Four Women Among 18 Indian Referees Named in Elite FIFA Refereeing International List
4 years, 1 month ago

Four Women Among 18 Indian Referees Named in Elite FIFA Refereeing International List

News 18  

Four women made it to the elite list of FIFA International Referee from India among a total of 18 Indian referees named in the list. Riiohlang Dhar, Ranjita Devi Tekcham, Kanika Barman and Uvena Fernandes are the four women to be named in the list and two of them are from the Northeast region of the country. Meghalaya Chief Minister …

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