FIFA
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worldAfghan Women's Football Team Returns as Symbol of Resistance
FIFA allows Afghan women footballers back into international competition. The team aims to be a symbol of resilience and a voice for women facing restrictions at home.
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sportsIFAB Implements Red Cards for Mouth Covering and Field Protests
New International Football Association Board (IFAB) rules introduce red cards for players covering mouths during confrontations and for leaving the field in protest.
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sportsFIFA Boosts 2026 World Cup Payouts 15% Amid Record Growth
FIFA announces a 15% increase in prize money for the 2026 World Cup participants, raising the total distribution to nearly $900 million due to the tournament's commercial success.
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sportsFIFA Eyes Major Prize Money Boost for 2026 World Cup
FIFA is proposing a significant increase in prize money for the 2026 World Cup, aiming to distribute more revenue to participating teams and member associations.
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sportsWorld Cup Final Tickets Hit $2.3 Million on FIFA Resale Site
Four tickets for the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey are listed on FIFA's resale platform for nearly $2.3 million each, sparking fan outrage over soaring prices.
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sportsSchumer Demands FIFA Cover $150 World Cup Train Fares for NYC Fans
Senator Chuck Schumer urges FIFA to subsidize $150 NJ Transit fares for World Cup attendees at MetLife Stadium, citing massive FIFA revenue versus fan costs.
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sportsNJ Governor Mikie Sherrill Slams FIFA Over Proposed $100+ World Cup Transit Fares
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill criticizes FIFA for shifting transportation costs to taxpayers as World Cup ticket prices soar, demanding the organization fund transit.
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sportsCONMEBOL Backs Infantino for Fourth FIFA Presidential Term
South America's CONMEBOL has unanimously backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino for a potential fourth term, citing his commitment to global football development.