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Former Gabon youth coach banned for life by Fifa over sexual abuse of players
Patrick Assoumou Eyi found guilty by Fifa over acts Eyi banned for life and fined 1m Swiss francs Fifa has banned the former Gabon youth-team coach Patrick Assoumou Eyi, known as “Capello”, for ...The Guardian - 22h -
Rubiales fails in CAS appeal of three-year FIFA ban
The highest court in global sport dismissed an appeal by former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales on Friday after he was banned from any football-related activity.ESPN - Feb. 22 -
Ex-FIFA head Blatter on verdict: 'Witch hunt'
Sepp Blatter, the former head of football's global governing body FIFA, is looking forward to clearing his name at a new court hearing into allegations he made corrupt payments to French ...ESPN - Feb. 25 -
FIFA Women's Club World Cup delayed to 2028
FIFA has announced that the Women's Club World Cup, originally planned to debut in 2026, will now launch in 2028, with an inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup to begin in 2026.ESPN - 15h -
FIFA to Consider Expanding World Cup to 64 Teams
Soccer’s governing body will look into another expansion of its marquee event, the most lucrative in sports, after a request by one of its 2030 co-hosts.The New York Times - 1h -
Shakhtar Donetsk accuse Fifa of failing to support Ukrainian football during war
Chief executive reflects on the three years since invasion ‘Fifa forgot about us … their door is always closed’ Shakhtar Donetsk’s chief executive, Serhii Palkin, has accused Fifa of failing to ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Lise Klaveness: ‘If Fifa followed their own reforms, it would be very good. But they didn’t’
The first female president of Norway’s FA will soon have a seat on Uefa’s ExCo, but she has no intention of being any less disruptive to football’s governing bodies. Lise Klaveness cut a lonely ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Fifa’s Gianni Infantino defends ‘crucial’ relationship with Donald Trump
Fifa president focused on success of 2026 World Cup Defends decision to give 2034 event to Saudi Arabia Gianni Infantino has defended his relationship with Donald Trump, saying proximity to the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Fifa’s new Women’s Club World Cup could be delayed beyond 2026
Tournament has backing but more preparation needed Four-team mini-tournament could take place in 2026 Fifa’s new 16-team Women’s Club World Cup could be delayed beyond its previously proposed ...The Guardian - 3d -
Blatter and Platini back in court in Swiss Fifa fraud case
Ex-Fifa head Sepp Blatter and French football great Michel Platini were cleared in 2022, but prosecutors appealed.BBC News - 2d -
Fifa to give $1bn as Europe nears Club World Cup deal
Fifa is set to give more than $1bn in prize money to clubs, which is believed to be a record sum, for its summer Club World Cup.BBC News - 20h -
Fifa to hand out $1bn prize pot at expanded Club World Cup
A quarter of prize money will go to clubs not taking part Winners may take home as much as $100m in summer Fifa are to distribute $1bn (£775m) in prize money as part of the expanded Club World ...The Guardian - 18h -
Gene Hackman, a Life in Pictures
A Hollywood superstar and two-time Oscar winner who stood out by blending in.The New York Times - 5d -
Jack Vettriano: a life in pictures
The Scottish artist – whose Singing Butler has been reproduced three million times, and who counted Jack Nicholson, Tim Rice and Terence Conran as fans – has died in France aged 73 • Scottish ...The Guardian - 2d -
Grenfell contractor to challenge ban in court
Siderise Insulation says its inclusion in Kensington and Chelsea Council's ban is "without foundation".BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Ringrose ban 'incredibly lucky' - O'Callaghan
Former Ireland international Donncha O'Callaghan believes Garry Ringrose's Six Nations red card against Wales "holds a massive mirror" up to rugby's disciplinary processes.BBC News - 2d -
Remembering Gene Hackman's life and legacy
You've probably heard descriptions of actors like "they filled the screen" or "they showed range." If you didn't know what those really meant, Gene Hackman's four decades of examples pretty much ...CBS News - 6d -
Former soccer leaders Blatter, Platini return to court for new fraud trial over $2M FIFA payment
Former soccer leaders Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are back in a Swiss court as their new trial on fraud, forgery and misappropriation charges openedABC News - 3d -
Coldplay working with FIFA to produce first-ever World Cup final halftime show for 2026
DALLAS — Coldplay vocalist Chris Martin is working with FIFA to curate the first Super Bowl-style halftime show at the World Cup final next year.NBC News - 18h -
FIFA to postpone first Women's Club World Cup to 2028 and introduce Women's Champions Cup beginning in 2026
A FIFA council has approved new competitions and format for club teams in the futureCBS Sports - 17h -
Fifa launches new Women’s Champions Cup but delays Women’s Club World Cup
Champions Cup to involve six clubs from across the world Club World Cup was due in 2026 but will start in 2028 A new six-team Women’s Champions Cup is to be established next year, featuring ...The Guardian - 17h -
If Banning Explicit Deepfakes Isn’t the Answer, What Is?
We need to change behavior, not just legislate on technology.Inc. - Feb. 19 -
Madrid appeal over Bellingham ban dismissed
The Appeals Committee of the Spanish Football Federation on Friday dismissed Real Madrid's appeal against Jude Bellingham's two-match ban.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Judge Blocks Trump Bid to Ban DEI
A Maryland judge said the DEI directives by Trump likely violate the First Amendment.Inc. - Feb. 22 -
Kremlin-linked officials to be banned from entering UK
Announcement comes as Britain prepares to unveil sanctions package on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of UkraineFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Football hooligan Met detective gets banning order
Arsenal fan Det Con Gordon Irikefe threw a flare into a crowd and chanted about a tragedy.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Bettman trims ban of Wild's Hartman down to 8
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has reduced the suspension of Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman from 10 games to eight games. Hartman was punished for driving the head of Ottawa's Tim Stützle into ...ESPN - Feb. 24 -
NFL team submits proposal to ban the 'tush push'
An NFL team has submitted a proposal to ban the quarterback sneak known as the “tush push,” NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent told reporters Monday.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Packers proposed ban of tush push, GM confirms
An NFL team has submitted a rule proposal to ban the "tush push" quarterback sneak, Troy Vincent, the NFL's executive vice president of football operations, told reporters at the scouting combine ...ESPN - Feb. 25 -
Apple shareholders reject ban on diversity programs
Apple shareholders rejected a proposal to eliminate internal programs intended to boost the diversity of the company's workforce on Tuesday before its public shareholder meeting.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Judge temporarily blocks Trump refugee ban
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from suspending the U.S. refugee program, siding with resettlement groups that challenged a Day One order from the president. U.S. ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Sirianni: 'Unfair' to Eagles if tush push banned
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni called it "a little unfair" that some in the NFL are angling to have the tush push banned because it's highly successful for Philadelphia, adding that the idea that it's ...ESPN - Feb. 25 -
Harsher bans needed to stop dangerous tackles - Warburton
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton says "harsher" bans are needed to stop dangerous tackles after Garry Ringrose received a 20-minute red card during Ireland's Six Nations win over Wales.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Slot given two-game touchline ban
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is banned for the second time this season following his red card against Everton this month.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Reports: UNO hoops bans over gambling probe
Four New Orleans players who have been suspended since late January are under investigation for possible NCAA violations related to sports gambling, according to multiple reports.ESPN - Feb. 26 -
Ban degrading and violent online porn, review proposes
A government-commissioned review will call for content showing women being choked during sex to be illegal.BBC News - 6d -
What possible compounded semaglutide ban means for patients
The FDA declared the shortage of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drugs over, giving compounders until May to stop making alternatives. An industry group representing compounders is suing. Dr. Angela ...CBS News - 6d -
Mourinho gets 4-game ban for derby comments
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho was handed a four-match ban and fined by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) on Thursday following his comments about Turkish referees after a match at Istanbul ...ESPN - 5d -
France Bans PFAS in Many Products, but Not Cookware
A new French ban on “forever chemicals” allows their use in nonstick pans after industry opposition, including a rally by employees of Tefal, a cookware maker.The New York Times - 5d -
Lyon boss faces lengthy ban for confronting ref
Paulo Fonseca's red card is the latest incident in an ongoing row of respect of match officials in France.ESPN - 2d