FIFA has called for sports organisations around the world to take necessary action to tackle climate change.

Former UEFA President Michel Platini has expressed disgust at his trial and claims he is battling "injustice" as he and former FIFA President Sepp Blatter plead their case against fraud allegations.

Former FIFA secretary general Jérôme Valcke has been given an 11-month suspended prison sentence after being convicted of bribery charges by a Swiss appeals court, while UEFA Executive Committee member Nasser Al-Khelaifi was acquitted.

FIFA has announced an extension of the "temporary employment rules" which were introduced to help players and coaches affected by the war in Ukraine and has also made a further condemnation of the war in Ukraine.

FIFA and World Athletics are set to review their eligibility policies following the International Swimming Federation's (FINA) landmark decision here to severely restrict the participation of transgender athletes in women's events.

A new independent report published by FIFA has highlighted the growing levels of targeted hate speech on social media during international football tournaments, in the build-up to the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

The lawyer of former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has called for his client to be acquitted after being charged with sending a secret payment of CHF2 million (£1.6 million/$2 million/€1.9 million) to his UEFA counterpart Michel Platini in 2011.

FIFA has asked for more than CHF2.2 million (£1.8 million/$2.3 million/€2.2 million) in compensation for a payment made by former President Sepp Blatter to former UEFA President Michel Platini, which is the subject of an ongoing trial in the Swiss city of Bellinzona.

The official posters for the 2022 FIFA World Cup have been launched during a special event at Hamad International Airport in Doha.

Vancouver and Toronto are expected to make the cut for the Canadian host cities at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the governing body is due to announce the final list of holders for the tournament tomorrow.

The Swiss prosecutor's office has called for former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and former UEFA President Michel Platini to be handed suspended jail sentences of one year and eight months in relation to a CHF2 million (£1.6 million/$2 million/€1.9 million) in 2011.

Former FIFA finance director Markus Kattner has testified that he believes a CHF2 million (£1.6 million/$2 million/€1.9 million) payment from Sepp Blatter to Michel Platini was legitimate.

Former FIFA finance director Markus Kattner is expected to testify tomorrow in the trial against Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini.

The final two teams competing at the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be confirmed this week as Qatar plays host to two inter-confederation playoff matches. 

Several members of staff for Wales' national football team will not travel to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year because of the country's stance on gay rights.