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Coronavirus: Teams allowed 5 substitutes as FIFA proposal accepted by IFAB

Premier League

by el-admin - May 8, 2020 0561

espnEXCLUSIVE: Herrera explains why he left Man United for PSGESPNWelcome to the next generation! Players from 15 countries and seven leagues are named by Tor-Kristian Karlsen, a former scout.ESPNThe world has come to a standstill, so we compiled 10 shows and documentaries that will scratch your soccer itch while in

Russia, Qatar organisers deny World Cup bribery allegations

World Cup

by el-admin - April 7, 2020 0608

Frank Leboeuf explains what made legend Franz Beckenbauer so special and why he was his idol. The organisers of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have strongly denied allegations from the U.S. Department of Justice that bribes were paid to secure votes for the hosting rights to the tournament.Suspicion

FIFA suggests extending players’ contracts, moving transfer window due to coronavirus impact

Premier League

by el-admin - April 7, 2020 0528

FifPro General Secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffman explains covid-19's financial impact on even the biggest clubs. FIFA has recommended extending players' contracts which were due to end in June and said it will allow transfer windows to be moved to allow for extensions to the current European season caused by the

U.S. prosecutors allege bribes, illegal payments in ’22 World Cup vote

World Cup

by el-admin - April 6, 2020 0522

The Exploding Heads return to settle the Ronaldo vs. Messi debate by saddling both with 10 goalkeepers as teammates. Virtual is the new reality as fans turn to esports to "play" football. John Dykes looks at some of the top players and lineups to consider. Prosecutors revealed new

It’s time to map out successful, meaningful change for women’s soccer

World Cup

by el-admin - September 3, 2019 0854

There's no debate: as a standalone tournament, the Women's World Cup is a rip-roaring, commercially viable success. The 2019 edition broke women's football viewing records around the world. This happened not only in Europe, where the time zones were friendly and new marks were set in France, Italy, Germany and

FIFA scraps plans for 48-team World Cup in 2022

World Cup

by el-admin - May 22, 2019 0859

Bruce Arena says the USMNT's World Cup qualifying failure in 2017 did not factor into his decision to take the head-coaching job with New England. ESPN FC's Jeff Carlisle reports from the FIFA council meeting in Miami, which opened the door for a 48-team World Cup in Qatar

Asia’s 2022 World Cup qualifiers drawn despite FIFA not knowing how many teams will play

World Cup

by el-admin - April 16, 2019 0734

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants Qatar to have a co-host and will present an expansion proposal at June's congress in Paris. ESPN FC's Jeff Carlisle reports from the FIFA council meeting in Miami, which opened the door for a 48-team World Cup in Qatar in 2022. The draw

FIFA to make decision on expanding 2022 World Cup in June; CWC revamp approved

World Cup

by el-admin - March 15, 2019 0782

MIAMI -- FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Friday that it is "feasible" to expand the 2022 World Cup, but that any plans to do so will need to be approved by the FIFA Congress in June. Infantino also said that the FIFA Council had voted to approve a revamp of