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Olympic Expansion Praised: Women's Football to Feature 16 Teams

A change is needed to maintain the status in the major national team tournaments, says Peter Gerhardsson. Now it's coming.

Olympic Expansion Praised: Women's Football to Feature 16 Teams

FIFA Proposes Equalizing Men's and Women's Football Teams for 2028 Olympics

In the Olympic Games, men's football has 16 teams and women's has 12. Now, the International Football Federation (Fifa) is proposing that women's teams be increased to 16 and men's teams be reduced to 12.

FIFA Proposes Equalizing Men's and Women's Football Teams for 2028 Olympics

USA and UK Poised to Host Expanded Women's World Championships

USA and the United Kingdom appear to be World Championship hosts in 2031 and 2035 respectively when the women's football championship is expanded to 48 nations. .

USA and UK Poised to Host Expanded Women's World Championships

Blatter and Platini Cleared of Corruption Charges Once More

The former football bigwigs Sepp Blatter, 89, and Michel Platini, 69, are acquitted again of allegations of corruption and fraud. .

Blatter and Platini Cleared of Corruption Charges Once More

New Zealand Secures World Cup Spot as PL Star Chris Wood Injured

New Zealand's men are for the third time in history clear for the World Championship in football. The victory against New Caledonia came at a high cost – Nottingham forward Chris Wood, fourth in the Premier League's top scorer list, had to leave the pitch injured.

New Zealand Secures World Cup Spot as PL Star Chris Wood Injured

Norway to Play Israel in World Cup Qualifier, Rejects Boycott Calls

It will not be a boycott of Norway's men's national football team when Israel awaits in the World Championship qualifiers – despite the escalation of the war in Gaza recently. We believe it is the wrong path to take, says the Norwegian association's chairman Lise Klaveness.

Norway to Play Israel in World Cup Qualifier, Rejects Boycott Calls

Reinfeldt Questions US Role in 2026 World Cup Hosting

Sweden supported the World Championship in football going to Saudi Arabia. Outgoing chairman Fredrik Reinfeldt defended himself in his farewell speech at the Football Association's annual meeting – and attacked the USA.

Reinfeldt Questions US Role in 2026 World Cup Hosting

León Disqualified from Club World Championship Over Ownership Rules

The Mexican football club León is kicked out of this summer's club World Championship in the USA. Fifa believes that the club is violating rules on multi-club ownership – opponent Pachuca has the same owner.

León Disqualified from Club World Championship Over Ownership Rules

Investors Back $100M Global Women's Seven-a-Side Football Venture

Global women's tournaments in seven-a-side football are to be expected in the future – and investors are said to be backing the venture with one billion kronor. Sweden's most capped national team player Caroline Seger has acted as an advisor, reports The Guardian.

Investors Back $100M Global Women's Seven-a-Side Football Venture

The Swedish Goalkeeping Icon is Thanked

One of Sweden's longest and most successful football careers came to an end last year. Next month, the national team will bid farewell to the former goalkeeper star Hedvig Lindahl.

The Swedish Goalkeeping Icon is Thanked

"Criticism after penalty drama: 'Put up your hand'"

Julián Álvarez had his penalty goal disallowed in the Champions League thriller against Real Madrid. A ruling that was questioned by Atlético Madrid's coach Diego Simeone afterwards.

"Criticism after penalty drama: 'Put up your hand'"

Maradona was "abandoned" - doctors risk 25 years in prison

Diego Maradona was left to his fate during a "long and painful" period. This is claimed by the football legend's family, as a four-month-long trial now begins against seven doctors.

Maradona was "abandoned" - doctors risk 25 years in prison

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