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Nasser al-Khelaifi acquitted again, Valcke guilty in FIFA retrial
FILE - Paris Saint Germain owner Nasser bin Ghanim Al-Khelaifi waves to his teams fans after the end of the Champions League round of 16 soccer match between Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. Nasser al-Khelaïfi was acquitted Friday, June 24, 2022, for a second time by Swiss federal judges in a retrial of alleged wrongdoing linked to former FIFA secretary general Jérôme Valcke. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson, File)
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FIFA allows bigger 26-man squads for pandemic-era World Cup
Jun 16, 2022; New York, New York, USA; A general view of a hallway showing the FIFA World Cup 2026 logo leading to the FIFA World Cup Announcement room. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports
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FIFA move to protect foreign players affected by Ukraine conflict
Jun 16, 2022; New York, New York, USA; A general view of a hallway showing the FIFA World Cup 2026 logo leading to the FIFA World Cup Announcement room. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports
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Canada has found the perfect World Cup formula: In for the good times, but not the cost overruns
Cathal Kelly
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Vancouver, Toronto among host cities for 2026 FIFA World Cup
FILE - U.S. players run drills during a practice for the Women's World Cup soccer final under the open roof of BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Saturday, July 4, 2015. There are 23 venues bidding to host soccer matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Prosecutors seek 20-month suspended prison sentences for ex-FIFA officials Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter speaks to members of the media in front of the Swiss Federal Criminal Court (Bundesstrafgericht) in Bellinzona, Switzerland June 9, 2022. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
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Legacy and pride on the line as FIFA prepares to name 2026 World Cup host cities
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qualifier - Costa Rica v New Zealand - Al Rayyan Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - June 14, 2022 General view inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Mohammed Dabbous
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Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter tells court that cash transfers to Michel Platini followed a ‘gentleman’s agreement’
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter speaks to members of the media in front of the Swiss Federal Criminal Court (Bundesstrafgericht) in Bellinzona, Switzerland June 9, 2022. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
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Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter says he’s too ill to testify as fraud trial opens
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter waves to journalists as he leaves Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court after the first day of his trial over a suspected fraudulent payment on June 8, 2022 in the southern city of Bellinzona. - Blatter and Michel Platini, once the chiefs of world and European football start a two-week trial following a mammoth investigation that began in 2015 and lasted six years. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)
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Female referees to officiate men’s World Cup for first time
FILE - In this Saturday, June 29, 2019 file photo, Referee Stéphanie Frappart of France during the of the Women's World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Germany and Sweden at Roazhon Park in Rennes, France. Frappart has been appointed as the referee for the European Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea, making her the first woman to officiate a major UEFA men's showpiece event. UEFA announced Frappart's appointment on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/David Vincent, File)
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U.S. Soccer Federation reaches milestone agreements to pay its men’s, women’s teams equally
FILE - In this April 6, 2016, file photo, fans stand behind a large sign for equal pay for the women's soccer team during an international friendly soccer match between the United States and Colombia at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. The World Economic Forum's annual Global Gender Gap Report released on Oct. 25, 2016, found that the global gender pay gap will not be closed for another 170 years if current trends continue. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
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FIFA takes on EA Sports video game in soccer’s new rivalry
FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019 file photo, gamers play latest video games from Electronic Arts at the Gamescom in Cologne, Germany. For three decades, the Zurich-based organizers of soccer have enjoyed a flourishing, mutually beneficial relationship with EA Sports producing annual edition of the FIFA game, alongside related products, and raking in billions of dollars. It so lucrative that FIFA thinks, it can be making even more cash. Now they are becoming opponents. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)
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FIFA opens disciplinary case into whether Ecuador fielded ineligible player during World Cup qualifying
Ecuador's Byron Castillo, right, is challenged by Argentina's Nicolas Gonzalez during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Monumental Banco Pichincha stadium in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Tuesday, March 29, 2022. (Jose Jacome/Pool via AP)
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EA to end its video-gaming partnership with FIFA
FILE PHOTO: The Electronic Arts Inc., logo is displayed on a screen during a PlayStation 4 Pro launch event in New York City, U.S., September 7, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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Three million ticket requests for World Cup final; 1.4 million for England-U.S.
A general view shows flags of the qualified countries for the 2022 World Cup in the Qatari capital Doha on May 5, 2022. - The World Cup clock started counting down 200 days, with Qatar facing mounting questions over costs and conditions for fans. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP) (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)
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Canada drawn with France, Nigeria and South Korea at FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
An employee adjusts a soccer ball at Soccer Canada Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario on June 13, 2018, as Canada will co-host the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and the US. The 2026 World Cup hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States will be "a great tournament," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday, setting aside a simmering trade dispute with Washington. "Good news this morning: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Canada, the US and Mexico," the prime minister said in a Twitter message. "Congratulations to everyone who worked hard on this bid - it's going to be a great tournament!" / AFP PHOTO / Lars HagbergLARS HAGBERG/AFP/Getty Images
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Chile files legal challenge over Ecuador’s place in FIFA men’s World Cup
Ecuador's Byron Castillo, right, is challenged by Argentina's Nicolas Gonzalez during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Monumental Banco Pichincha stadium in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Tuesday, March 29, 2022. (Jose Jacome/Pool via AP)
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Vancouver replaces Montreal as proposed site for 2026 FIFA World Cup
A picture taken on March 31, 2022 shows the World Cup Trophy during the FIFA Congress in the Qatari capital Doha. - FIFA launched the 2022 World Cup ball for the finals in Qatar, promising it would travel faster in the air than any ball in the history of the competition. The ball made by Adidas is called Al Rihla, which means "the journey" in Arabic, and its design "is inspired by the culture, architecture, iconic boats and flag of Qatar", FIFA said in a statement. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Ex-FIFA officials Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini to go on trial in June to face Swiss corruption charges
A combination of pictures shows UEFA president Michel Platini (L), taken on Feb. 22, 2014, in Paris, and FIFA President Sepp Blatter, taken on Oct. 4, 2013, in Zurich.
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FIFA launches free streaming platform featuring documentaries, some live games
FILE PHOTO: The logo of FIFA is seen in front of its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland September 26, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
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Ukrainian soccer club Shakhtar to start peace-themed tour
Shakhtar Donetsk's Brazilian forward Fernando Dos Santos Pedro celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League group D football match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Sheriff at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev on December 7, 2021. (Photo by GENYA SAVILOV / AFP) (Photo by GENYA SAVILOV/AFP via Getty Images)
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FIFA, host nation Qatar criticized harshly ahead of men’s World Cup draw
Norwegian soccer official Lise Klaveness speaks during the FIFA congress at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, March 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
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Canadian men’s soccer team falls to No. 38 in latest FIFA rankings but remains on upward trajectory
CIUDAD DE PANAMA, PANAMA - MARCH 30: Players of Canada pose for the team photo prior to a match between Panama and Canada as part of Concacaf 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Rommel Fernandez Stadium on March 30, 2022 in Ciudad de Panama, Panama. (Photo by Guillermo Legaria/Getty Images)
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FIFA, host nation Qatar prepare for unprecedented men’s World Cup tournament draw
The FIFA World Cup trophy is seen prior to the Concacaf preliminary draw for the World Cup Qatar 2022 football tournament at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on August 19, 2020. (Photo by Kurt SCHORRER / FIFA / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / FIFA / KURT SCHORRER" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS (Photo by KURT SCHORRER/FIFA/AFP via Getty Images)
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Russia loses bid to freeze FIFA ban on soccer teams ahead of World Cup qualifying playoffs
(FILES) This file photo taken on February 15, 2019 shows the FIFA logo during a press conference held by the president of the football's governing body at the FIFA Executive Football Summit in Istanbul. - FIFA bans Russian national anthem and flag from international games announced official on February 27, 2022. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP) (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Court of Arbitration for Sport upholds UEFA ban on Russian soccer teams
UEFA logo is displayed in front of the Russian flag in this illustration taken, February 28, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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IPC makes Paralympics U-turn as Russia, Belarus face new sanctions
Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games - Para Snowboard - Training - Genting Snow Park, Zhangjiakou, China - March 4, 2022. An athlete of Italy is seen with teammates ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games REUTERS/Issei Kato
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Russian Football Union to appeal to CAS over FIFA and UEFA suspensions
FIFA and UEFA logos are displayed in front of the Russian flag in this illustration taken, February 28, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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International sport is transforming from a carrot into a stick, but it may be too late
Cathal Kelly
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FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia’s national, club teams from all competitions until further notice
Liverpool supporters hold up a Ukrainian flag in the crowd ahead of the English League Cup final football match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium, north-west London on February 27, 2022. - Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich handed over control of Chelsea to trustees of its charitable foundation on Saturday as Premier League players showed their support for war-torn Ukraine. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Canadian men’s soccer team continues record climb up FIFA rankings, moving to No. 33
Canada's David Junior Hoilett, left, fights for the ball with El Salvador's Narciso Orellana during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Cuscatlan stadium in San Salvador, El Salvador, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
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World football’s lawmakers to discuss changes to offside law
(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 13, 2018 Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger looks on during the English Premier League football match between Huddersfield Town and Arsenal at the John Smith's stadium in Huddersfield, northern England. - Mikel Arteta hopes to bring former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger back to the Emirates in some capacity after revealing on Thursday that initial talks had taken place. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
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FIFA honours Canada captain Christine Sinclair for her record goal-scoring
Canada's Christine Sinclair (12) scores a goal against Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
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U.S. women’s and men’s national soccer teams have not committed to single-pay structure
Soccer Football - Women's World Cup Final - United States v Netherlands - Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France - July 7, 2019 Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. and team mates celebrate winning the women's world cup with the trophy REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
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Stephanie Labbe to carry Canada colours alone at FIFA awards
Canada's Stephanie Labbe makes a save against Sweden in the sixth round of the penalty shoot-out in the women's soccer final during the summer Tokyo Olympics in Yokohama, Japan on Friday, August 6, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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Canada’s Bev Priestman left off list of final nominees for FIFA coaching award
Soccer Football - Women's International Friendly - Mexico v Canada - Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico - November 30, 2021 Canada coach Bev Priestman with players after the match REUTERS/Raquel Cunha