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Infantino gets FIFA ethics body nod to stay in office

Infantino gets FIFA ethics body nod to stay in office

FIFA ethics body has cleared president Gianni Infantino to stay in the office during the course on the inquiry into the Swiss criminal case. Infantino is facing a criminal investigation in Switzerland for his undisclosed…

Swiss authorities launch criminal proceedings against Infantino

Swiss authorities launch criminal proceedings against Infantino

Switzerland has launched criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The FIFA boss has been accused of secret meetings with Switzerland’s Attorney General Michael Lauber. The faces charges of  “criminal conduct” in relation to their…

Nine decades of inception of FIFA World Cup

Nine decades of inception of FIFA World Cup

July 13 remain the golden letter day of world football. Rather for all sport. It was on this day nine decades ago when the sports world’s most-watched sport competition had seen the light of the…

FIFA Council approves $1.5bn COVID-19 relief plan

FIFA Council approves $1.5bn COVID-19 relief plan

The FIFA Council convened by videoconference has unanimously approved the FIFA COVID‑19 Relief Plan. The plan designed by the FIFA administration in close cooperation with representatives of the confederations, will offer $1.5 billion to assist…

Australia, New Zealand to co-host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Australia, New Zealand to co-host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Australia and New Zealand have been picked to co-host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 at a vote taken by the FIFA Council during its meeting held via videoconference. The Football Federation Australia and New…

FIFA, EA SPORTS confirm FIFA eChallenger Asia Series

FIFA, EA SPORTS confirm FIFA eChallenger Asia Series

FIFA and EA Sports have teamed up for a four-nation FIFA eChallenger Asia Series. South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and China will participate in the series from June 25 to 30 with football stars, influencers and…

EA Sports,  FIFA announce larger football esports ecosystem

EA Sports, FIFA announce larger football esports ecosystem

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) have announced a larger, evolved EA SPORTS™ FIFA 20 esports ecosystem, adding new competitions and returning football league tournaments, as well as online tournaments…

FIFA allows players to represent three clubs in season

FIFA allows players to represent three clubs in season

The world governing body for football, FIFA has implemented temporary rule changes to help players overcome financial effects of novel coronavirus. To address the concerns of unemployed players, FIFA has reportedly decided to allow the…

Australia-NZ joint bid for Women’s World Cup 2023 gets FIFA rank

Australia-NZ joint bid for Women’s World Cup 2023 gets FIFA rank

A joint bid by Australia and New Zealand has earned the highest rating points in a three-way battle to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. FIFA has confirmed three bids for submission to the…

BT Sports, Gfinity partner to produce FIFA esports series

BT Sports, Gfinity partner to produce FIFA esports series

British pay TV broadcaster BT Sports has tied up with Gfinity PLC, the London-based gaming operator, to co-produce a new competitive esports series The BT Sport FIFA Challenge. The six-episode series, which will encompass a…