FIFA, the world football’s governing body, has announced that its Social Media Protection Service (SMPS) will now be accessible to all 211 member associations and their teams. This initiative, developed in partnership with FIFPRO, aims to safeguard players from online abuse and hate speech. The decision to make this tool universally available coincides with the
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The recent legal claim filed by FIFPRO against FIFA has brought to light the ongoing tensions between players’ unions and football’s governing body. This legal action is a direct result of FIFA’s refusal to reconsider the rescheduling of the 32-team Club World Cup, despite threats from FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association. Member Unions Take
As FIFA has unveiled the remainder of its game schedule for the 2026 World Cup, hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States now have a clearer picture of where their teams could potentially play beyond the group stage. The group stage destinations for the three co-hosts have already been determined, with Canada opening its campaign
After an impressive showing in the second round of Asian qualifiers, Qatar has solidified their status as the dominant force in the continent. With back-to-back AFC Asian Cup victories under their belt, Qatar cruised through the qualifiers, securing five wins and a draw to top Group A. Star striker Almoez Ali was in fine form,
The UEFA qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be an exciting and rigorous process. With 55 European nations vying for a spot in the tournament, the road to the finals will be a challenging one. The qualifying matches are scheduled to run from March to November 2025, with 12 groups of
Palestine’s men’s national team has faced significant challenges over the past few years, particularly with regards to playing in their home nation. Due to security concerns stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict, Palestine has not been able to host a true home game since 2019. This has forced them to play their “home” games in neutral
Amnesty International has raised concerns regarding human rights violations in connection with the 2030 and 2034 World Cup tournaments. The human rights organization is urging FIFA and the countries bidding to host these events to make binding commitments and legal reforms to address the risks involved. Amnesty emphasized the need for a transparent bidding process