Samoura to step down as FIFA Secretary General
Senegal's Fatma Samoura will step down from her role as FIFA Secretary General at the end of the year, world soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.
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Gianni Infantino appoints Vinicius Jr to lead FIFA player-led anti-racism committee to impose harsher sanctions
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr has been appointed to lead a FIFA anti-racism committee made up of players who will propose stricter penalties for discriminatory behaviour in the sport. The 22-year-old was named by FIFA President Gianni Infantino after meeting with him and the rest of the Brazilian team who are scheduled to play Guinea in Barcelona on Saturday as a part of an anti-racism campaign promoted by the Brazilian FA, Confederacao Brasileira de Futebol (CBF). Ad Vinicius experienced significant racial abuse from fans during a match against Valencia in May.
Brazil forward Vinicius Jr to lead new anti-racism committee: FIFA
BARCELONA: Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr will lead a special FIFA anti-racism committee made up of players who will suggest stricter punishments for discriminatory behaviour in football, president Gianni Infantino told Reuters on Thursday (Jun 15).
Japanese broadcasters 'cutting it fine' on Women’s World Cup rights
TOKYO : Japanese football fans face missing out on televised coverage of the Women's World Cup if broadcasters fail to strike a deal with FIFA in the 35 days before the tournament starts in Australia and New Zealand.
Lionel Messi confirms retirement from World Cup after winning trophy with Argentina in Qatar
Lionel Messi, who is set to join Inter Miami, has officially confirmed that he will not participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026. The Argentine footballer recently achieved his ultimate goal of winning the World Cup by leading his national team to a dramatic victory in Qatar 2022, beating France in the final 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw in normal and extra time.
Lionel Messi sends message to Pep Guardiola after Man City's Champions League triumph
Argentina star Lionel Messi has described Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola as the "best coach in the world" after guiding the club to its first-ever Champions League crown last weekend.
Potential Olympics sponsorship deal tests LVMH heir Antoine Arnault
PARIS : The final shape of LVMH's likely Olympics sponsorship rests on Antoine Arnault, one of LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault's five children and heirs, in a high-profile deal that could test the 46-year old's marketing prowess.
Crowded schedule may be behind injury trend, says US great Lloyd
NEW YORK: An increasingly gruelling schedule could be behind the rash of injuries that have sidelined top talent ahead of the Women's World Cup, former US forward Carli Lloyd told Reuters.