Tag: FIFA
Spanish soccer federation to meet on Monday over kiss scandal
Spain's soccer federation will hold an urgent meeting on Monday as its president, Luis Rubiales, faces a FIFA suspension and a storm of criticism over allegations he gave a player an unwanted kiss on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup.
Kiss: FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA boss
The World football body, FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales on Thursday after the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the Women’s World Cup final last weekend.
New payment for every FIFA women’s World Cup 2023 team, player
IFA has now announced its new member association distribution model for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, with a financial contribution specifically earmarked for all players at the tournament.
Gianni Infantino re-elected unopposed as FIFA president
Gianni Infantino has been re-elected as the president of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA).
Former Fox executive convicted in FIFA bribery case
A Brooklyn federal jury on Thursday convicted a former 21st Century Fox executive and acquitted another after a trial over an alleged scheme to bribe South American soccer officials to secure lucrative broadcasting rights.
Group draw for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Following the final qualifying playoffs, here is the draw for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to Aug. 20: