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Stimac announces 2nd list for Fifa qualifiers, injured Jhingan misses out
Key defender Jhingan, who sustained a right knee injury during India's Asian Cup group match against Syria in January, missed out of the list
 "Stimac announces 2nd list for Fifa qualifiers, injured Jhingan misses out")
Apple close to finalizing deal with FIFA over TV rights, says report
The tournament will be held in the United States for the first time next summer, the report said, adding that a deal could be announced as soon as this month
 "Apple close to finalizing deal with FIFA over TV rights, says report")
Assam's Nehru Stadium to be rebuilt into world-class football venue: AFA
AFA's general secretary Sangrang Brahma said this ahead of the India-Aghanistan 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier to be played in the city on Tuesday
 "Assam's Nehru Stadium to be rebuilt into world-class football venue: AFA")
Nike deal ends German soccer's 70-year long relationship with Adidas
German teams wore Adidas gear for all four of the men's World Cup titles, their three European titles, and the women's two World Cup and eight European titles
 "Nike deal ends German soccer's 70-year long relationship with Adidas")
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India, Afghanistan play out goalless draw
It was end-to-end stuff in the first half with India coming very close to scoring through Manvir Singh on two occasions and the hosts too having their share of chances
 "FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India, Afghanistan play out goalless draw")
FIFA gives president Infantino 33% raise in pay deal worth USD 4.6 million
Infantino was re-elected unopposed in 2023 to extend his presidency to 11 years before FIFA staged the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand
 "FIFA gives president Infantino 33% raise in pay deal worth USD 4.6 million")
'Sin bin': FIFA rules panel scraps plan for blue cards in football
Sin bins were introduced in grassroots soccer in the 2019-20 season to try to reduce dissent and increase fair play.
FIFA chief refloats idea of using algorithm to set player transfer fees
Now more than ever, it is fundamental for us to talk about these and other topics, Infantino told soccer lawyers.
Messi edges Haaland in tiebreaker for FIFA's best men's player award
The Argentina star needed a tiebreaker with Erling Haaland to win FIFA's best men's player prize on Monday
 "Messi edges Haaland in tiebreaker for FIFA's best men's player award")
Mario Zagallo, World Cup winning player, coach for Brazil, dies at age 92
Mario Zagallo, who won two World Cups as a player, one as a coach and another as an assistant coach for Brazil, has died He was 92.
FIFA threatens to suspend Brazil over CBF president's removal by court
FIFA and South American soccer body CONMEBOL also said in the letter they will form a commission to discuss the matter in Brazil on Jan 8
 "FIFA threatens to suspend Brazil over CBF president's removal by court")
FIFA's 32-team World Cup for clubs could change the face of football
Conversely, it could spark a backlash from players and coaches, who already complain about the congested match calendar
 "FIFA's 32-team World Cup for clubs could change the face of football")
Set of 6 Messi World Cup shirts sells for $7.8 mn at auction in New York
Sotheby's had hoped that the Messi shirts might set an auction record for game-worn sports memorabilia, but that did not occur
 "Set of 6 Messi World Cup shirts sells for $7.8 mn at auction in New York")
We are at right stage: Chhetri ahead of India's FIFA WC qualifier match
The 39-year-old footballer also accepted that they are in a strong group in the World Cup qualifiers
 "We are at right stage: Chhetri ahead of India's FIFA WC qualifier match")
Luis Rubiales: From sullying Women's World Cup to a Spanish soccer outcast
One week after the president of the Spanish soccer federation kissed a player during the Women's World Cup awards ceremony, his reputation is in tatters and he's out of his job
 "Luis Rubiales: From sullying Women's World Cup to a Spanish soccer outcast")
Spain's Luis Rubiales-Jenni Hermoso case: Everything you need to know
Fifa banned Luis Rubiales on Aug 26, 2023, for his conduct at the Women's World Cup final, wherein he kissed a player on the lips without her consent among other things
 "Spain's Luis Rubiales-Jenni Hermoso case: Everything you need to know")
FIFA opens case against Spanish soccer president Rubiales for his conduct
The soccer body's disciplinary committee will weigh if Rubiales violated the basic rules of decent conduct and behaving in a way that brings the sport of football and/or FIFA into disrepute
Google Doodle celebrates Spain's FIFA Women's World Cup win, details here
Google is marking Spain's debut title win at the FIFA Women's World Cup with an extraordinary illustration. Spain has become the first team to hold the under-17, under-20 titles simultaneously
 "Google Doodle celebrates Spain's FIFA Women's World Cup win, details here")
Women need to convince us men on equality: Fifa prez Gianni Infantino
The winning team in this year's tournament will receive $10.5 million, with $6.2 million earmarked for distribution to its players
 "Women need to convince us men on equality: Fifa prez Gianni Infantino")
Indian FIFA star Charanjot Singh dominates Asian Games 2022 seeding event
India's Charanjot Singh secured the top seeding in South Asia for Asian Games, Hangzhou after excellent performances against Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the seeding event for the FIFA e-sport
 "Indian FIFA star Charanjot Singh dominates Asian Games 2022 seeding event")
