A report published by the French Football Federation (FFF) and the Organising Committee for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 found that hosting the event contributed €284 million (£256 million/$322 million) to the country's gross domestic product (GDP).
FIFA and US Soccer have stated that all 17 American cities vying to host matches for the 2026 World Cup will start on an equal basis ahead of its workshops with the shortlisted organisers.
A virtual workshop is being held for all 17 cities in the United States that are bidding to host matches at the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which America due to is co-host with Canada and Mexico.
An extraordinary prosecutor has been appointed to examine criminal complaints against Swiss attorney general Michael Lauber and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the organisation is still trying to get its money back despite a fraud trial over a CFH10 million (£8.3 million/$10.3 million/€9.5 million) payment in relation to the 2006 World Cup collapsing.
Uzbekistan has entered the race to host the 2027 Asian Cup with five bidders now confirmed for the men's football tournament.
The Football Association (FA) has announced it is making 124 positions redundant as it battles the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Former FIFA deputy secretary general Markus Kattner has been banned from football for 10 years after being found guilty of conflicts of interest and abusing his position.
The Africa Cup of Nations has been postponed to January 2022 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
FIFA is now budgeting for this year’s revenues to come in at little more than half of its original projections, as a consequence of coronavirus.
A new exhibition dedicated to football’s technology and competitions called "The Virtual Pitch" is to be launched next month at the FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich.
Serbian footballer and manager Ilija Petković has passed away after contracting coronavirus aged 74.
Former UEFA President Michel Platini has been formally placed under investigation in Switzerland in relation to a $2 million (£1.62 million/€1.78 million) payment he received from FIFA in 2011.
FIFA has given the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) just days to ensure its statutes fully comply with the international governing body's requirements.
English football legend David Beckham has announced the launch of his own esports team, aiming to develop young British gamers.
At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Iranian judoka Arash Miresmaeili was disqualified for weighing in at nearly four pounds above the limit for his weight class of his under-66 kilograms match against an Israeli opponent Ehud Vaks in the first round. It was claimed Miresmaeili had gone on an eating binge to protest the International Olympic Committee's recognition of the state of Israel. Iran does not recognise the state of Israel, and Miresmaeili's actions won praise from high-ranking Iranian officials. Mohammad Khatami, the country's President at the time, was quoted as saying Miresmaili's actions would be "recorded in the history of Iranian glories". He was later awarded $125,000 by the Government - the same amount given to Olympic gold medallists.
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As sports innovations go, the Albano system, used in rowing and canoeing, has proved remarkably enduring. David Owen tells the story behind its introduction at the Rome Olympics 60 years ago.
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