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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
 "Fines, bans from FIFA: Brazil, Argentina to replay 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"
 "FIFA links more World Cups to averting migrant deaths at sea")
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.
 "Robert Lewandowski beats Messi to win FIFA Best Men's player award")
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
 "No Ronaldo as Salah joins Messi, Lewandowski for FIFA award")
FIFA touts billions to be gained from biennial World Cups
FIFA is making a financial pitch to win support for biennial World Cups.
 "FIFA touts billions to be gained from biennial World Cups")
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
 "FIFA qualifiers: France, Belgium win to reach World Cup; Dutch slip to draw")
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
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Soccer governing body FIFA to expand gaming and e-sports portfolio
World soccer's governing body FIFA said on Friday that it will widen its gaming and e-sports portfolio to ensure that controlling rights don't lie in the hands of one party
UEFA says FIFA snubs request for talks on World Cup concerns
UEFA complained that Gianni Infantino's world body has yet to respond to its request for talks to discuss the concerns of European nations
FIFA reaches out to member nations on international calendar reforms
FIFA has reached out to its member associations to hold discussions on bringing reforms to the international match calendar for women and men
FIFA intensifies push to stage men's World Cup every two years
FIFA intensified its push for hosting the men's World Cup every two years on Thursday by garnering support from soccer fans around the world to help combat resistance from Europe and South America.
Klopp, Nagelsmann decry FIFA's plans for biennial men's World Cup
Jrgen Klopp seems sure why FIFA is so determined to gain support for World Cups every two years, and he's not pleased by apparent financial motivations
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FIFA unveils biennial men's World Cup plan, UEFA threatens boycott
FIFA detailed its plan for reshaping international soccer around playing the men's World Cup every two years despite European opposition that could lead to a boycott
Lionel Messi would back World Cup plans says Brazil legend Ronaldo
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo said that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo would back FIFA's controversial plans to stage the World Cup every two years
 "Lionel Messi would back World Cup plans says Brazil legend Ronaldo")
