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Ronaldo Hints at Al-Nassr Departure Amid Club World Cup Speculation
Cristiano Ronaldo has most likely played his last match for Saudi Arabian Al-Nassr. How else can the post on X with the words "This chapter is over" be interpreted? At the same time, Fifa boss Gianni Infantino opens up for the possibility that the 40-year-old Portuguese can play the World Championship for club teams this summer.
Fifa Rule Change Could Allow Ronaldo to Play in Club World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo in club-World Championship in the USA this summer? It is fully possible – despite that his Saudi club Al Nassr is not qualified. .
Doctor Criticizes VAR: Fails to Protect Players in Offside Situations
Taiwo Awoniyi's serious injury highlights something that Sweden's national team doctor Jonas Werner has warned about. The application of the VAR system in offside situations is a danger to the players, he believes.
Lawyers Criticize Fifa's Decision to Host 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia
Fifa does not live as one learns. The organisation set aside its own policy concerning human rights when Saudi Arabia was appointed as the host of the Football World Championship 2034.
Women's World Cup Expands to 48 Teams Starting in 2031
Now it's clear. The Women's Football World Championship is being expanded from 32 to 48 teams starting from the 2031 championship, announces the International Football Association (Fifa) in a press release.
Trump Assures Smooth Experience for Fans at 2026 World Championship
Football fans from around the world will be welcomed to the USA during the World Championship 2026. Donald Trump has promised this after concerns that his tough border policy would impact the tournament.
New Fifa Rivals Game Launches with Fresh Features
Fifa has got a new game. The new "Fifa" differs significantly from what football fans have gotten used to over the years.
Pope Francis Remembered: A Football Fan with "Two Left Feet"
Over a billion Catholics worldwide are saying a final farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday. At the same time, football is mourning a friend and the Argentine club San Lorenzo is losing its most famous supporter.
Swedish Referee Team Selected for Club World Championship in USA
Glenn Nyberg will be one of 35 main referees in this summer's Club World Championship for men in the USA, announces the International Football Federation (Fifa). Nyberg, together with his assistants Mahbod Beigi and Andreas Söderkvist, forms the only Swedish referee team in the tournament.
Customs Chaos - a Threat to the World Championship Party?
Donald Trump's trade war has given the USA many enemies. Not least, the relationship with Canada is strained.
Olympic Games 2028 Expands Women's Football Teams for Fairness
The ladies will have 16 teams in the Olympic Games football tournament 2028, while the men's tournament is instead reduced to twelve teams. A matter of fairness, Sweden's national team captain Peter Gerhardsson has said.
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.
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.
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. .
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. .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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".
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