Blue cards shunned as IFAB approve new protocols
A sin bin trial featuring blue cards was conspicuous by its absence as football's lawmakers set out plans to improve player behaviour on Saturday.
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FIFA completely opposed to 'blue cards', chief Infantino says
FIFA is against the International Football Association Board's proposal for so-called 'blue cards', President Gianni Infantino said, adding that he was unaware of the idea before it caught the public eye.
Gianni Infantino set for St Mirren vs Aberdeen appearance as FIFA president jets in for sin bin crunch talks
FIFA president Gianni Infantino will reportedly attend Aberdeen's trip to Paisley to face St Mirren on Saturday.
Suporter Nyentrik RI Wafat, Presiden FIFA & Erick Thohir Turut Berduka
Katon, suporter timnas Indonesia yang kondang dengan dandanan nyentrik, meninggal dunia. Presiden FIFA Gianni Infantino dan Ketum PSSI Erick Thohir ikut berduka.
Qatar retain Asian Cup thanks to Afif's penalty hat-trick
LUSAIL, Qatar: Qatar successfully defended their Asian Cup crown after beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday (Feb 10) at Lusail Stadium where Akram Afif converted three penalties as the hosts won their second continental title.Jordan was playing in their first Asian Cup final and seeking their first major trophy, but it was Qatar who prevailed in front of 86,492 fans including Qatar's ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Yazan Al-Naimat had briefly given Jordan hope when he netted an equaliser in the second half but their dreams were shattered when they conceded two more penalties, put away by Afif who finished as the tournament's top scorer with eight goals. Afif, who was thrown into the air repeatedly by his teammates after the final whistle, also picked up the award for player of the match and most valuable player of the tournament.
FIFA chief Infantino repeats call for action against racism
PARIS: FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated his call for action to tackle the increase in racist incidents in football when he spoke at the UEFA Congress on Thursday (Feb 8).
New York to host 2026 World Cup final
MIAMI: The 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, organisers FIFA announced on Sunday (Feb 4).