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'Oblivious' of Lineker's four-letter criticism of England, says Southgate
Southgate was appointed England manager in 2016 and led the team to the semifinals of the 2018 World Cup
 "'Oblivious' of Lineker's four-letter criticism of England, says Southgate")
Mbappe due for tests on his broken nose as France gets 'positive' news
The French Football Federation said it had received positive news about Mbappe's chances of continuing at the tournament as he will not need immediate surgery
 "Mbappe due for tests on his broken nose as France gets 'positive' news")
Days after World Cup qualifier loss, AIFFS sacks head coach Igor Stimac
India could not make the third round of the World Cup qualifier following a 1-2 defeat against Qatar in their final second round match
 "Days after World Cup qualifier loss, AIFFS sacks head coach Igor Stimac")
FIFA adopts protocols to support players during pregnancy, after birth
While the players' maternity leave was previously adopted in 2020, the new rules extend it to coaches, non-biological and adoptive mothers
 "FIFA adopts protocols to support players during pregnancy, after birth")
Fifa moves towards letting league games to be staged in other countries
Fans are likely to object to their teams' home matches potentially being moved thousands of miles (kilometers) away
 "Fifa moves towards letting league games to be staged in other countries")
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")