Tag: FIFA
FIFA clears Funes Mori to switch from Argentina to Mexico
ZURICH — Argentina-born forward Rogelio Funes Mori has been cleared to represent Mexico, FIFA said Wednesday, meaning he could one day play against his...
Swimming federation to elect leader in shadow of FIFA case
GENEVA — A new president will take over the governing body of swimming on Saturday with a FIFA bribery case casting a shadow on...
EURO 2020: Newcomer North Macedonia has record of upsets
Shortly after getting a new name, North Macedonia qualified for a major soccer tournament for the first time.
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Spanish league CEO: Super League ideas endure at clubs, FIFA
GENEVA — European club soccer still faces threats from leaders of the failed Super League project and the FIFA president, Spanish league CEO Javier...
Swiss bank Julius Baer to pay nearly $80M in FIFA case
NEW YORK — The Swiss bank Julius Baer agreed to pay nearly $80 million in fines and penalties for its role in illegal payments...
FIFA survey: 70% of women’s soccer clubs operate at a loss
A comprehensive survey of women’s soccer has found that 70% of women's soccer clubs internationally operate at a loss.
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FIFA head aims to rethink soccer competitions and schedule
GENEVA — World soccer was put on notice by FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday to imagine — and maybe expect — big changes...
Soccer player stabbed to death features in FIFA video game
LONDON — A promising youth player with Queens Park Rangers who was stabbed to death will be seen playing for the London soccer club...
Saudis put World Cup every 2 years back on FIFA’s agenda
GENEVA — Playing the World Cup every two years instead of four is back on soccer’s agenda.
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FIFA details $5M handed to players claiming unpaid salaries
ZURICH — A FIFA fund helping players whose salaries were not paid sent $2 million to more than 400 applicants from Greek and Turkish...
