Page 4 - Latest Updates on FIFA
New FIFA rules to protect female football players' maternity rights
Female soccer players should soon get their maternity rights protected under new employment rules announced Thursday by FIFA.
 "New FIFA rules to protect female football players' maternity rights")
Fifa cancels next year's U-17 women's World Cup in India due to Covid-19
Fifa cancelled both women's U-17 World Cup and U-20 World Cup which were scheduled to be held in India and Costa Rica respectively but handed both the countries the hosting rights of the 2022 editions
 "Fifa cancels next year's U-17 women's World Cup in India due to Covid-19")
Referees need to be consistent to earn players' respect: India's Fifa panel
Indian referee in the FIFA panel, Rowan Arumughan says besides having top fitness and understanding of the laws of the game, a football referee also needs to perform consistently
 "Referees need to be consistent to earn players' respect: India's Fifa panel")
Meet resilient Indian women breaking stereotypes on the football field
In a first, four Indian women in the list of FIFA International Referees
 "Meet resilient Indian women breaking stereotypes on the football field")
FIFA President Gianni Infantino tests positive for Covid, in self-isolation
Infantino, who is 50 years old, has reported mild symptoms and is in self-isolation and will quarantine for at least 10 days, FIFA added in a statement
 "FIFA President Gianni Infantino tests positive for Covid, in self-isolation")
FIFA: International transfer spending drops by almost $1.9 billion
Soccer clubs spent nearly $1.9 billion less than last year on international player transfers during the European summer trading window, according to FIFA research published on Friday
FIFA bans Paraguay football club president for life for fixing matches
Marco Trovato was also found guilty of failing to cooperate with FIFA's investigators, the world soccer body said announcing its disciplinary committee's decision
Spain among European teams to play in Women's FIFA U-17 World Cup in India
Spain, England and Germany were named for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup to be held in India next year on the basis of their rankings after European qualifying tournament was cancelled
 "Spain among European teams to play in Women's FIFA U-17 World Cup in India")
Swiss authorities launch criminal probe against FIFA boss Gianni Infantino
A special prosecutor will look into dealings between the head of the global soccer body and Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber
Amid pandemic, FIFA extends five-substitute option until August 2021
World football governing body FIFA has announced that the new five substitute rule will remain in place until the end of the 2020-21 season amid the Covid-19 pandemic
2022 Qatar World Cup to kick start from Nov 21; final on December 18
Host Qatar will open the Middle East's first World Cup in the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt Stadium at 3:30 pm IST on Novemebr 21
 "2022 Qatar World Cup to kick start from Nov 21; final on December 18")
Women's U-17 WC will be held in empty stadiums in worst-case scenario: AIFF
The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup will be held behind closed doors only in the worst-case scenario, says All India Football Federation general secretary Kushal Das
 "Women's U-17 WC will be held in empty stadiums in worst-case scenario: AIFF")
Fifa hands Punjab FC 3-window transfer ban over players' contract row
The ban on signing any player, nationally or internationally, is from the upcoming summer transfer window. The ban will be lifted once the payment is made and the proof of payment is sent to Fifa
Fifa approves September start for CONMEBOL 2022 World Cup qualifiers
The FIFA Council has approved the plans by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) to begin its 2022 World Cup qualifiers in September.
Fifa approves $1.5 billion Covid-19 relief fund for world football
Fifa said that each of the 211 member associations will get a one million dollars payment, part of which will be granted in July this year, while the rest in January next year
Landmarks to highlight Australia-New Zealand Fifa women's WC 2023 bid
Sydney Opera House and Auckland's Sky Tower will be lit up simultaneously to highlight the joint bid from Australia and New Zealand in the final hours before Fifa decides on venue for 2023 Women's WC
 "Landmarks to highlight Australia-New Zealand Fifa women's WC 2023 bid")
Aus and NZ Prime Ministers pledge support for Fifa Women's WC 2023 bid
Football Federation Australia and New Zealand Football are proposing a historic and exciting step forward for world football with a tournament of firsts
Australia-NZ favourites for hosting 2023 Women's football WC as Japan quits
The combined bid performed significantly stronger than its only remaining rival, Colombia, in the Fifa inspection report scoring 4.1 to 2.8
There's a boom in mobile gaming - addictive fun meets big business
The obvious reason for this growth is a burgeoning smartphone user base, coupled with the availability of dirt-cheap data.
 "There's a boom in mobile gaming - addictive fun meets big business")
The new playing fields
Bundesliga showcases the new normal for sports
 "The new playing fields")
