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FIFA announced that they will not only increase the number of the World Cup competitor teams to 48, but they also will hold a 32-team Club World Cup from 2025. La Liga accuses the governing body of football of malpractice.

SportMob10 days ago

FIFA confirms the 2026 World Cup continues with four-team group format

With increasing the number of competing teams to 48, it was rumored FIFA intends to hold the competition with 16 groups of three teams. However, the organization rules out the rumors confirming the upcoming World Cup will maintain the four-team group stage format.

SportMob11 days ago

Most players prefer summer World Cups, says players' union FIFPRO

Global players' union FIFPRO says playing another World Cup in winter is unacceptable.

SportMob16 days ago

Infantino: “FIFA won't repeat OneLove mistake in Women's World Cup”

Protesting LGBTQ+ rights in Qatar, captains of several national teams were planning to wear OneLove armbands to oppose discrimination. However, they were backed down after FIFA threatened sporting sanctions against their decision.

SportMob21 days ago

FIFA criticized for appointing supermodel Adriana Lima as Women's World Cup ambassador

FIFA has been criticised for appointing Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima as a global fan ambassador.

SportMob23 days ago

France legend and World Cup record holder Just Fontaine dies aged 89

Football legend Just Fontaine, France’s record World Cup goalscorer, has died aged 89.

SportMob25 days ago

Cancelo on FIFA FIFPRO World XI: "I don't know who would defend!"

At FIFA's The Best Awards ceremony on Monday, the World XI was revealed, in which only three defenders featured, Cancelo, Virgil van Dijk, and Achraf Hakimi. The Portuguese defender questions the selection of the team which is laid in an ultra-attacking 3-3-4 system.

SportMob25 days ago

Dalic demands more respect for Croatia after FIFA Best awards snub

Leading Croatia to the World Cup semi-finals after appearing in the Russia 2018 final, Zlatko Dalic believes his team's achievements were underestimated by FIFA's The Best awards.

SportMob25 days ago

Football clubs with most trophies in the world

Barcelona, Real Madrid or? None! These are indeed the most successful football clubs in Europe. But, did you know that Club Nacional de Football of Uruguay, with 151 trophies, is one of the football club with most trophies in the world? Stay with us to get more surprised!

Emiliano Martinez is not bothered by FIFA's new rules for penalties

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who was named the best goalkeeper of the 2022 World Cup, used "every trick in the book" to win his country the 2022 World Cup final in the penalty shoot-out against France.

ESPN1 month ago

Oldest Football Clubs in the World

Who are the oldest football clubs in the world? The top clubs in the world? Maybe, but not necessarily. Here we’re going to see which football clubs are the oldest ever. The foundation of some of them even dates back to more than 150 years ago. Let’s take a look at them.

Messi, Mbappe, and Benzema nominated for The Best FIFA Men's Player 2022 award

FIFA has revealed the candidates shortlisted for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022.

SportMob2 months ago

Gianni Infantino: “Pele's team-mates asked to do a selfie, not me”

The FIFA president drew a lot of criticism after being pictured taking a selfie meters away from Pele's coffin during his funeral. Infantino hits back stating he's "dismayed" by the gossip.

SportMob3 months ago

Gianni Infantino wants a stadium named after Pele in every country

Pele, the Brazil football legend, died on Thursday in Sao Paulo following a battle with cancer. Pele was the only player who won three World Cups. FIFA president asks every nation to name a stadium after the Brazilian great.

SportMob3 months ago

FIFA to investigate Salt Bae's antics on the pitch after World Cup final

FIFA will investigate how celebrity chef Salt Bae gained access to the pitch at the end of the World Cup final in Qatar.

SportMob3 months ago

Infantino accused of "over-commercialization" by Sepp Blatter

Earlier, FIFA offered a new platform for World Cup that expanded the 32-team format to 48 nations at the 2026 event. However, former FIFA president Blatter believes his successor is not acting in the best interests of football.

Die Zeit3 months ago

Super League’s CEO: “CJEU’s order will not the tournament's hopes"

On Thursday, the European Union Court of Justice (CJEU) found FIFA and UEFA just to ban Super League and the clubs involved in it. However, the Super League CEO believes the project is still pretty much alive.

SportMob3 months ago

FIFA to launch 32-team Club World Cup and will re-consider 2026 World Cup format

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that they will launch a 32-team men's Club World Cup in 2025.

SportMob3 months ago