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When sportswomen become mothers...

The viral picture of Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof holding her infant, surrounded by her Indian counterparts is a portrait of what sport is and what women who play it go through together

Russian football federation appeals against FIFA, UEFA bans

The Russian Football Union (RFU) has appealed to The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the decisions by Fifa and UEFA to bar Russian teams from international competitions

Ukraine asks FIFA to postpone World Cup playoff against Scotland

Ukraine is set to play Scotland in Glasgow on March 24, with the winner then taking on either Wales or Austria five days later for a place at this year's World Cup in Qatar.

Russia will go to court of arbitration for sport against FIFA, UEFA ban

Russia on Thursday said it will go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to appeal against the decisions by FIFA, UEFA to bar Russian teams from international competitions over Ukraine invasion

Ukraine crisis: In the Russian offensive, sports is another casualty

Globally, teams banned, sponsorships cancelled. India's friendly football match also affected

LIVE: 26 flights over next 3 days to bring back Indians from Ukraine

After the first round of negotiations which took place on Monday and produced no tangible results, the sides had said they would meet again in the coming days

FIFA/UEFA suspend Russia from all football competitions amid Ukraine crisis

FIFA and its European affiliate UEFA have jointly suspended Russian clubs and its national team from all competitions for an indefinite period for the country's continued invasion of Ukraine.

Fines, bans from FIFA: Brazil, Argentina to replay World Cup qualifier

FIFA handed out fines and suspensions on Monday while ordering Brazil and Argentina to replay the World Cup qualifier

FIFA launches Talent Development Scheme, aiding member associations

FIFA has launched an innovative FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS), offering bespoke assistance to member associations (MAs) to help them achieve their full potential

FIFA links more World Cups to averting migrant deaths at sea

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Infantino said soccer was being dominated by the few who "have everything"

Robert Lewandowski beats Messi to win FIFA Best Men's player award

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski won the Best FIFA Men's Player Award for the second year in succession on Monday.

No Ronaldo as Salah joins Messi, Lewandowski for FIFA award

Six-time FIFA award winner Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski are also candidates to win the award on Jan. 17

FIFA touts billions to be gained from biennial World Cups

FIFA is making a financial pitch to win support for biennial World Cups. On the day it hoped to hold a vote for the overhaul of the game before it was abandoned FIFA claimed Monday that revenue would jump by USD 4.4 billion to USD 11.4 billion over four years, according to parts of a presentation seen by The Associated Press. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has faced opposition from the leaders of the European and South American confederations as well as the International Olympic Committee. But he has pushed ahead with trying to convince the 211 member associations of the merits of doubling the frequency of men's and women's World Cups, increasing the status of FIFA and diminishing the window for other major sports events to dominate. FIFA commissioned market research firm Nielsen and the Open Economics organization to undertake research to show the game could be wealthier by playing its flagship events more often. It was presented in a virtual meeting hosted by Infantino from th

Football clubs want FIFA talks over health risks of January call-ups

The group representing Europe's top soccer clubs expressed "deep concerns" about the health risks to players traveling worldwide in January for national team games.

FIFA confirms Qatar as the neutral host for the Oceania qualifiers

New Zealand's path to the World Cup in Qatar will also start there when the Oceania qualifying tournament is played in the host nation in March.

FIFA changes intercontinental playoff format for last 2 places at World Cup

FIFA changed the World Cup qualifying format for the intercontinental playoffs to be single-leg games at a neutral venue.

FIFA politics a new challenge for Jill Ellis over biennial World Cups

Since capping three decades coaching by lifting a second World Cup with the American women, Jill Ellis has taken time to reflect and embark on a different path, with new career challenges.

FIFA qualifiers: France, Belgium win to reach World Cup; Dutch slip to draw

Kylian Mbappe's four goals in an 8-0 rout of Kazakhstan ensured defending champion France reached next year's World Cup along with victorious Belgium

We must rethink the way football is structured, says FIFA chief Infantino

Football risks losing its global appeal in the face of myriad challenges posed by a technology-driven and changing world, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has warned.

IOC voices Olympic concern at FIFA's biennial World Cup plan

The IOC criticized FIFA's tactics in promoting the biennial World Cup project by noting a wider consultation across soccer has obviously not taken place