Big is beautiful. Infantino wants every FA chief on a committee as FIFA balloons in size
April 4 – FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested expanding his organisation’s committees to include every single FA president.
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World champions Argentina cement status as men’s top team in FIFA rankings
April 3 – Argentina have strengthened their position at the top of the latest FIFA men’s world rankings after picking up 18 points in the last international window.
Infantino wants Russia back in international game after peace deal
April 3 – FIFA president Gianni Infantino (pictured) has called on Russia to be allowed to return to the international game if a peace deal can be worked out with Ukraine.
LAFC-Club América play-off may decide final spot at FIFA Club World Cup
April 1 – With Club León being replaced in the FIFA Club World Cup due to failing to meet FIFA’s multi-club ownership rules, a spot has opened up in the tournament, billed as the richest club competition the world has ever seen.
All-conquering Spain unveil bid to co-host 2035 Women’s World Cup with Morocco and Portugal
March 31 – Spain’s National Women’s Team has conquered the world, winning the most recent Women’s World Cup (WWC), however, off-field, non-sporting scandals have battered the reputation of the Federation. With the announcement of a bid for WWC 2035, the Federation is hoping to restore the image of the organisation.
Moroccan cull of stray dogs ahead of 2030 comes back to bite them
March 28 – Human rights group FairSquare has said FIFA is ignoring evidence that its operations are causing children to be exposed to violence and harm because of the inhumane culling of dogs in Morocco since 2023.
FIFA break the bank for Club World Cup with up to $125m for winners
March 27 – This summer in the USA the rich will get richer after FIFA announced the prize money at stake for the inaugural Club World Cup. The winners will potentially earn up to $125million, making it the most financially rewarding month in club football.
England captain Kane wants a voice over international scheduling
March 27 – England captain Harry Kane (pictured), who recently scored his 71st international goal for his country, has said that players are not listened to or consulted with over scheduling concerns.
Noisy Alajuelense play the politics of disruption as they demand a CWC slot they didn’t win on the pitch
March 26 – The removal of Club León from the Club World Cup (CWC) has sparked an appeal at Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) by the Mexican club. In a separate case at CAS, Costa Rican club Deportiva Alajuelense are claiming that they should be awarded the slot.
Club León kicked out of Club World Cup over FIFA’s multiple-club ownership rule
March 25 – Club León have been excluded from the Club World Cup because they don’t meet FIFA’s multiple-club ownership criteria.
Palestine calls on FIFA to fulfil its human rights commitments in statutes
March 21 – Palestine wants FIFA to expedite its investigation into Israeli settlement clubs operating in the West Bank with a view to the organisation’s Council making a final decision.
FIFA publishes Setting the Pace report on the women’s football landscape
March 18 – FIFA has published the fourth edition of its Setting the Pace benchmarking report, offering its widest-ranging snapshot yet of the global women’s football landscape.
UEFA, FIFA considering ending Russian ban suggests DBU chairman Jesper Møller
March 11 – Danish Football Union (DBU) chairman Jesper Møller has said that FIFA and UEFA are interested in overturning the ban that prevents Russian clubs, and the Russian National Team, from competing in their competitions.
Infantino goes crypto-crazy with proposed launch of $FIFA coin
March 10 – On the sidelines of the White House Crypto Summit, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proposed the launch of a FIFA Coin.
FIFA to examine proposal for World Cup expansion to 64 teams
March 7 – FIFA is considering an expansion of the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams following a proposal by Uruguayan football boss Ignacio Alonso at the FIFA Council.