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FIFA to prepare final report on 2018 World Cup by September

FIFA to prepare final report on 2018 World Cup by September

The FIFA Technical Study Group will prepare a final report on the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia by September, according to its Chief Technical Development Officer Marco van Basten. 12 Jul 2018
FIFA Secretary General jokes she's 'waiting for Russian citizenship'

FIFA Secretary General jokes she's 'waiting for Russian citizenship'

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura has joked that she might just as well become a Russian citizen given her regular visits to Russia over the past two years. 11 Jul 2018
Doping rate in football 'below 0.1%' - FIFA Secretary General

Doping rate in football 'below 0.1%' - FIFA Secretary General

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura says that less than 0.1% of all footballers were taking banned substances - one of the lowest rates across all sports. 11 Jul 2018
Ukrainian Football Federation to compensate Vukojevic for FIFA fine

Ukrainian Football Federation to compensate Vukojevic for FIFA fine

The Ukrainian Football Federation (FFU) will compensate Croatia's assistant coach and former Dynamo Kiev player Ognjen Vukojevic for the fine imposed on him by FIFA. 10 Jul 2018
FIFA fines former Croatia coaching assistant Vukojevic $15,000 for unsporting behaviour

FIFA fines former Croatia coaching assistant Vukojevic $15,000 for unsporting behaviour

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has taken a decision to fine former Croatia player Ognjen Vukojevic 15,000 Swiss francs (about AUS$20,250) for his unsporting behaviour following the World Cup quarter-final encounter with hosts Russia. 10 Jul 2018
Cavani not named in Uruguay's starting XI

Cavani not named in Uruguay's starting XI

Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani was not included in the team's starting line-up for their quarter-final match against France at the World Cup, FIFA said on its website on Friday. 6 Jul 2018
FIFA invite 12 Thai children trapped in flooded cave to attend World Cup Final

FIFA invite 12 Thai children trapped in flooded cave to attend World Cup Final

FIFA has invited the 12 Thai boys and their football coach, who have been trapped in a flooded cave for nearly two weeks, to attend the FIFA World Cup final, which will take place in Moscow on July 15, the Thai Football Association said on its official Facebook page on Friday. 6 Jul 2018
FIFA condemn Maradona for slamming American ref

FIFA condemn Maradona for slamming American ref

FIFA has rebuked Argentina legend Diego Maradona for his harsh criticism of US referee Mark Geiger, who took charge of England's fiercely-contested win over Colombia on Wednesday morning. 5 Jul 2018
FIFA lists Russia midfielder Zhirkov among quarter-finalists' 'Unsung Heroes'

FIFA lists Russia midfielder Zhirkov among quarter-finalists' 'Unsung Heroes'

FIFA has included Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov in a list of the World Cup quarter-finalists' "unsung heroes". 4 Jul 2018
Schwarzer to pick FIFA Goalkeeper of Year nominees

Schwarzer to pick FIFA Goalkeeper of Year nominees

Mark Schwarzer has been named on the panel that will pick the shortlist of candidates for the Best FIFA Goalkeeper of 2018 award. 4 Jul 2018
Almost 24 million Russians tuned into Spain win on TV

Almost 24 million Russians tuned into Spain win on TV

A total of 23.9 million people watched Russia’s round of 16 game against Spain on the Rossiya 1 TV channel. 4 Jul 2018
Refugees take part in football tournament held in Red Square

Refugees take part in football tournament held in Red Square

A total of 20 refugees took part in a football tournament, supported by the anti-discrimination network Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE), in Moscow's Red Square today. 3 Jul 2018
Swiss FA fined for delegates' bad behavior at World Cup

Swiss FA fined for delegates' bad behavior at World Cup

FIFA has fined the Swiss Football Association AUD $47,500 and issued a warning about the behavior of members of their delegation following the team's match against Costa Rica at the World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Russian Football Union gets big windfall for reaching quarter-finals

Russian Football Union gets big windfall for reaching quarter-finals

FIFA will award the Russian Football Union US $16 million (AUD $21.75 million) after Russia advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Ignashevich becomes the oldest player to score a World Cup own-goal

Ignashevich becomes the oldest player to score a World Cup own-goal

Russia defender Sergei Ignashevich became the oldest player to score an own goal at the World Cup in his country's game against Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Low number of yellow cards reveals greater respect - FIFA

Low number of yellow cards reveals greater respect - FIFA

Head of the FIFA Referees Committee Pierluigi Collina said that the low number of yellow cards shown at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia proves that players are respecting their opponents. 30 Jun 2018

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