BREAKING: Blue cards are to be introduced in professional football as part of sin-bin trials to be announced on Friday.

The introduction of blue cards by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) marks a significant development in football regulations. The implementation of sin bins, allowing referees to send off players for 10 minutes for dissent or cynical fouls, is poised to bring about a transformative change in the game. The possibility of including a provision... Continue Reading →

Eto’o has been charged with match-fixing, physical threats, and incitement to violence.

The report about Samuel Eto'o is indeed troubling and raises serious concerns about his conduct in the world of football. The allegations of match-fixing, spreading false information, making threats, inciting violence, and abuse of power are deeply concerning and should be thoroughly investigated by FIFA's Ethics Committee. The involvement of the current president of the... Continue Reading →

Luis Rubiales has been unsuccessful in his appeal, as FIFA has upheld a three-year ban for the former RFEF president due to the Jenni Hermoso kiss scandal.

Former Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has faced significant challenges in the aftermath of a three-year ban from football imposed by FIFA. This follows an incident where Rubiales kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso without her consent after their World Cup final win against England last summer. Despite maintaining his innocence, Rubiales' appeal against... Continue Reading →

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called for automatic forfeits for teams if their supporters are found guilty of racist behavior.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Calls for Stronger Action Against Racism in Football The recent incidents of alleged racist chanting directed at AC Milan's goalkeeper Mike Maignan and Coventry's Kasey Palmer have sparked a strong response from FIFA President Gianni Infantino. In light of these "totally abhorrent" events, Infantino has emphasized the urgent need for harsher... Continue Reading →

England goalkeeper Mary Earps and head coach Sarina Wiegman win major honors at the Best FIFA Awards 2023.

The Best FIFA Awards 2023 celebrated the outstanding achievements of several talented individuals in the world of women's football. The England duo, Sarina Wiegman and Mary Earps, emerged as notable winners at the prestigious event. Wiegman, the England boss, was honored with the title of the best women’s coach, reaffirming her remarkable leadership and expertise... Continue Reading →

Argentina and Brazil have been penalized by FIFA due to fan disturbances during the 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Maracana stadium.

Lionel Messi will indeed be faced with the unusual sight of a half-empty stadium during Argentina's next home game, a consequence of FIFA's disciplinary actions against the 2022 World Cup winners. The governing body has also taken measures against Brazil in response to crowd trouble at the Maracanã prior to a 2026 World Cup qualifying... Continue Reading →

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