FIFA ended a four-day visit to inspect Spain and Portugal’s 2018 or 2022 World Cup bid by praising the countries’ capacity to co-ordinate effectively in hosting a joint event.
Sudan has avoided being banned from international soccer after the country’s Football Association re-ran its elections without government interference, FIFA said on Tuesday.
FIFA concluded a four-day visit to inspect aspects of England’s 2018 World Cup bid by praising the quality of stadiums and training facilities, as well as the country’s passion for hosting the tournament.
FIFA has dismissed allegations that North Korea’s coach and players were punished for losing all three of their games at this year’s World Cup.
Matches in this season’s Champions League will have two additional assistant referees, world governing body FIFA announced on Wednesday.
Goalline technology will not be discussed by soccer’s law-makers in Wales this week, despite an assurance from FIFA president Sepp Blatter during the World Cup that it would be.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter admitted on Monday that he was let down by the behavior of the players in Sunday’s World Cup final between Netherlands and Spain.
The refereeing system will change for the next World Cup with goalline technology and extra officials being considered, FIFA said on Thursday.
FIFA will watch for any further signs of political interference in Nigerian soccer after a dispute with the government almost led to the suspension of the local football federation, it said on Tuesday.
