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Demands retrial of scandal kiss trial

The Prosecution Authority demands that the trial against the former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales be retried. In their appeal of the verdict, the prosecutors claim that the judge was not "impartial".

Demands retrial of scandal kiss trial

Opens for World Championship in Africa – disappointment in Japan

Next Women's Football World Championship will be decided in Brazil 2027 – four years later, the championship may be decided in Africa for the first time. The International Football Federation (Fifa) has now established how the bidding process will proceed for the World Championship 2031 and 2035, which has created disappointment in Japan.

Opens for World Championship in Africa – disappointment in Japan

World Cup Final to Feature Super Bowl-Style Halftime Show in 2026

For the first time in history, there will be a halftime show in the final of the World Championship in football – just like in the Super Bowl. Coldplay singer Chris Martin is booked to hire artists for the final in New Jersey, USA.

World Cup Final to Feature Super Bowl-Style Halftime Show in 2026

Fifa Club World Cup Prize Pool Surges to 10.5 Billion Kronor

When the Club World Championship is decided in the USA this summer, the total prize money from Fifa will amount to a staggering 10. 5 billion kronor, according to the association.

Fifa Club World Cup Prize Pool Surges to 10.5 Billion Kronor

"Guardiola Criticizes FA Cup Ball: Is It Really to Blame?"

It's the ball's fault, or fault with the ball. Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta had comments on the match ball's quality when the club was knocked out of the league cup.

"Guardiola Criticizes FA Cup Ball: Is It Really to Blame?"

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini Face Swiss Court Again Over 2011 Payment

Former football bigwigs Sepp Blatter, 88, and Michel Platini, 69, are back in court. .

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini Face Swiss Court Again Over 2011 Payment

New rule: Can award corner kick for goalkeeper's time-wasting

If the goalkeeper holds the football in their hands for longer than eight seconds, the opposing team shall be awarded a corner kick. The rule change will come into effect from next season.

New rule: Can award corner kick for goalkeeper's time-wasting

Defending ties to Trump: "Completely crucial"

He attended Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony and daughter Ivanka Trump was present when the club team World Championship was drawn. Now Fifa President Gianni Infantino is defending his close ties to the USA's president – as well as the awarding of the Men's World Championship 2034 to Saudi Arabia.

Defending ties to Trump: "Completely crucial"

José Mourinho accused of racism

The iconic football coach José Mourinho is accused of racism. The Portuguese, who now coaches the Istanbul club Fenerbahce, is accused by city rival Galatasaray.

José Mourinho accused of racism

Hermoso appeals scandal kiss verdict

Football star Jennifer Hermoso will appeal the verdict against the former Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales. He has been convicted of sexual assault for kissing Hermoso on the mouth after the World Championship final in 2023.

Hermoso appeals scandal kiss verdict

What has happened in the Rubiales case

A Spanish court has convicted Luis Rubiales for the scandalous kiss at the World Championship in football. The road to the verdict was marked by, among other things, player boycott, suspension, and trial.

What has happened in the Rubiales case

Rubiales appeals scandalous kiss verdict

Luis Rubiales will appeal the conviction for having kissed national team player Jennifer Hermoso on the mouth after the World Championship final 2023. This is announced by the former chairman of the Spanish Football Association through his lawyer to AFP.

Rubiales appeals scandalous kiss verdict

The Record: Player Switched Clubs for 26 Billion

Equivalent to approximately 25. 6 billion kronor.

The Record: Player Switched Clubs for 26 Billion

Demands protection for workers ahead of World Championship – Fifa rejects

Increase protection for migrant workers in Saudi Arabia ahead of the World Championship 2034. That was the demand to Fifa from the African branch of the World Federation.

Demands protection for workers ahead of World Championship – Fifa rejects

Fifa chief proud - mentioned in Trump's speech

Gianni Infantino was on site during Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. And the chairman of the International Football Association (Fifa) became proud when he was mentioned in the US President's speech.

Fifa chief proud - mentioned in Trump's speech

Manuel Arias called female star fat – banned

He called one of Panama's female stars fat. Now the country's football chairman Manuel Arias is being suspended for six months.

Manuel Arias called female star fat – banned

They meet Sweden in the year's first home match

Northern Ireland will be Sweden's opponent in the men's national football team's first home game of the year. On March 25, Sweden will play against Northern Ireland at Strawberry Arena.

They meet Sweden in the year's first home match

Packed 2025 for the Swedish National Football Teams

"Faster, higher, stronger – together" is the Olympic motto. Not so hard to remember.

Packed 2025 for the Swedish National Football Teams

Netflix buys rights to Football World Championship

Netflix is investing in live sports again. The streaming service has purchased the broadcasting rights to the women's World Championship in football 2027 and 2031.

Netflix buys rights to Football World Championship

Leaves the Football Association in Protest: "Spineless"

The lawyer Kerstin Elserth is leaving her assignment in the football association in protest against Sweden's yes to the World Championship in Saudi Arabia. Now it's enough, she says to Fotbollskanalen.

Leaves the Football Association in Protest: "Spineless"

Got His Revenge – Became the World's Best Player

Real Madrid boycotted the Ballon d'Or gala when the Spanish giant club got wind of that their star Vinicius Júnior would not be awarded. Now, the Brazilian has been named the best player of the year by Fifa.

Got His Revenge – Became the World's Best Player

Fifa apologizes to Ukraine: "Unintentional mistake"

Ukraine demanded a public apology from the International Football Federation (Fifa) and now it has arrived. Fifa is backing down after the mistake during Friday's draw for the men's World Championship qualifying, when they showed a map of Ukraine – but without the Crimean Peninsula.

Fifa apologizes to Ukraine: "Unintentional mistake"

Ukraine demands apology from Fifa

Ukraine demands an apology from the international football association, Fifa. The reason: The Crimean peninsula in Ukraine was missing as part of the country on the map during the draw for the qualification for the World Championship 2026, reports [Kyiv Independent.

Ukraine demands apology from Fifa

FIFA World Championship to Saudi Arabia – despite criticism

Despite the criticism, the International Football Federation (Fifa) voted as expected in favour of the World Championship in Spain, Portugal and Morocco 2030 and the World Championship 2034 in Saudi Arabia. .

FIFA World Championship to Saudi Arabia – despite criticism