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Tottenham Seek Clarification From FIFA On Paratici Sanction Extension

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March 30, (THEWILL) – Tottenham Hotspur released a statement on Wednesday, in reaction to media reports about the extension of a sanction imposed on Fabio Paratici. The statement read in part: "Following media reports today regarding the FIFA...
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FIFA Strips Indonesia Of U-20 World Cup Hosting Rights

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March 29, (THEWILL) - Indonesia has lost its right to host the under-20 soccer World Cup following a FIFA announcement on Wednesday. The decision comes after the country's football federation (PSSI) said it cancelled the draw when the Governor...
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FIFA Extends 30-Month Ban On Spurs’ Director Of Football Paratici Worldwide

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
March 29, (THEWILL) – Fabio Paratici, the director of football at Tottenham Hotspur, has been hit with a worldwide extension of his 30-month ban from all football-related activities by FIFA. The Italian was initially penalised by the Italian Football Federation...
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FIFA, ECA Agree To Increase Compensation Paid To Clubs For Releasing Players For World Cup

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March 27, (THEWILL) - FIFA has announced a 70% increase in compensation paid to clubs that release players for the 2026 and 2030 men's World Cups, reaching a total of $355 million. The Club Benefits Programme ensures that clubs...
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Russian Football Team To Play First Home Match Since International Sanctions

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March 26, (THEWILL) - Russia's men's football team is set to play on home soil for the first time since November 2021. On Sunday, they will face off against Iraq in a friendly match in St Petersburg. The team...
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Super Falcons Maintain Top Spot As Africa’s Best Women’s Football Team

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March 25, (THEWILL) - The Super Falcons of Nigeria have retained their top spot as the best women's football team in Africa, according to the latest FIFA rankings. The team's recent performance at the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of...
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Tributes From EPL, FIFA, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Others For Ozil After Retirement Announcement

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March 22, (THEWILL) - The English Premier League, World Football governing body, FIFA, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Kevin De Bruyne, Yannick Bolasie and Santi Carzola, all took to social media to pay tribute to Mesut Ozil after he announced his...
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Rashford To Miss England’s Euro 2024 Qualifiers Due To Injury Along With Mount, Pope

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March 20, (THEWILL) - Marcus Rashford has been forced to withdraw from the England squad for their Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine. The Manchester United forward sustained a knock during their FA Cup quarter-final win over Fulham...
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FIFA Plans to Expand Men’s World Cup, Address Women’s Player Welfare

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FIFA has announced plans to expand the men’s World Cup by 40 more matches, bringing the total number to 104, starting with the 2026 tournament in North America. The decision to add matches will be finalised during a meeting of...
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Infantino Defends FIFA’s Plans To Expand World Cup, Club World Cup

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March 16, (THEWILL) - Gianni Infantino has defended FIFA's expansion of the World Cup and new Club World Cup proposal, stating that "we need way more and not less competitions, we want football to develop worldwide." As THEWILL...
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Mended Fences: 1,000 Goals In Sight As Ronaldo and Portugal Reconciliation Takes Shape

Cristiano Ronaldo’s turbulent relationship with the Portugal national team could be heading towards an unexpected reconciliation, with reports suggesting the veteran forward may return for one final international chapter as he closes in on the historic 1,000-goal milestone.
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