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‘Orange cards’ being considered for World Cup to allow decisions to be reviewed

It is currently being trialled in Super Rugby Pacific and it could be fast-tracked into the global showpiece hosted by France this autumn.

New guidelines to more accurately calculate stoppage time could add the equivalent of three extra games to a player’s seasonal workload, according to FIFPRO (Martin Rickett/PA)

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Time-wasting crackdown could mean equivalent of three extra games – FIFPRO study

On average 11.6 minutes of stoppage time were played at matches in Qatar

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Fifa criticised for letting Qatar ‘run the show’ over LGBTQ+ protest threats

Fifa has faced fresh criticism for its handling of World Cup teams showing support for the LGBTQ+ community, amid claims the Qatari hosts are “running the show”.

Séamas O'Reilly: We're not at the World Cup, but neutrality is not an option

Manchester City v RB Leipzig - UEFA Champions League - Group A - Etihad Stadium

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Premier League to provide one in six players at the World Cup

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10 TV shows for November: Dramas, films and documentaries on RTÉ, Netflix, etc

Ukraine FA urges FIFA to ban Iran from World Cup

The Ukrainian Association of Football has called for Iran to be excluded from the World Cup in Qatar

Mon, 31 Oct, 2022

Denmark’s World Cup kit designed as protest against Qatar’s human rights record

Danish sportswear company Hummelsport said it wanted to “send a duel message” when it unveiled Denmark’s shirts for Qatar 2022 on social media.

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Birmingham City v Manchester City - FA Women's Super League - St. George's Park

Football Association given assurances over LGBTQ+ fans at Qatar World Cup

Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in the Gulf state, raising concerns within the LGBTQ+ community over how safe they will be at the finals this winter.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022

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Harry Kane to wear anti-discrimination armband at Qatar World Cup

England captain Harry Kane will wear an anti-discrimination armband during the team’s World Cup matches in Qatar this winter

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022

72nd FIFA Congress - FIFA World Cup 2022 - Doha Exhibition and Convention Center

Amnesty International warns FIFA over potential Saudi Arabia World Cup bid

The Middle Eastern country is reportedly interested in hosting the centenary finals alongside Egypt and Greece.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2022

Human rights groups ask FIFA for millions to help migrant workers in Qatar

FIFA has been asked to contribute at least 440 million US dollars to help remedy migrant worker abuses in 2022 World Cup host nation Qatar.

Thu, 19 May, 2022

England v Switzerland - Alzheimer's Society International - Wembley Stadium

Senegal and Holland to get World Cup under way before hosts Qatar’s opening game

It will be the first time since 2006 that the hosts have not opened the tournament

Sat, 02 Apr, 2022

Derby County v Stoke City - Sky Bet Championship - Pride Park

Measures to ensure safety of LGBTQI+ people in Qatar inadequate – support groups

Same-sex relationships are directly criminalised under the laws of the Gulf state, leading to concerns over the well-being of LGBTQI+ people visiting the country

Thu, 31 Mar, 2022

Sadio Mane scores decisive penalty to send Senegal to the World Cup

Mane's Liverpool team-mate Mohammed Salah blazed Egypt’s first penalty over the bar

Tue, 29 Mar, 2022

France v Croatia - FIFA World Cup 2018 - Final - Luzhniki Stadium

Survey finds 75 per cent of players want World Cup every four years

Seventy five per cent of players want the World Cup to remain an event played every four years, according to a new survey.

Tue, 15 Feb, 2022

Gianni Infantino’s remark on African migrants labelled ‘completely unacceptable’

Infantino controversially referenced migrants risking drowning in the Mediterranean during a speech, as he spoke about the global benefits of a biennial World Cup

Wed, 26 Jan, 2022

Soccer - FIFA World Cup 2014 - Final - Germany v Argentina - Estadio do Maracana

UK and Ireland urged to bid for Euro 2028 and ditch World Cup ‘vanity project’

UK media reports on Wednesday confirmed the Irish Examiner story that the five associations were poised to scrap their plans to bid for the centenary World Cup

Thu, 06 Jan, 2022

Gianni Infantino thinks there is already majority support for biennial World Cup

The leaders of 207 national federations were told on Monday that switching to World Cups every two years would increase revenues by 4.4 billion US dollars across a four-year cycle

Mon, 20 Dec, 2021

Wales and Scotland on collision course after World Cup qualifying play-off draw

The winners of the Wales-Austria game will host the final against either Scotland or Ukraine.

Fri, 26 Nov, 2021

Arsenal v CSKA Moscow - UEFA Europa League - Quarter Final - First Leg - Emirates Stadium

FIFA ponders calendar rethink after federations raise financial concerns

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is leading a consultation on the future of the international match calendar in men’s football, which includes the hugely controversial proposal to hold biennial World Cups

Wed, 24 Nov, 2021

Wales v Belgium - FIFA World Cup 2022 - European Qualifying - Group E - Cardiff City Stadium

World Cup wrap: Netherlands seal automatic Qatar qualification as Norway dream ends

The Netherlands clinched the last automatic European ticket to the 2022 Fifa World Cup finals in Qatar after ending Norway’s qualification dreams with a 2-0 in Rotterdam to win Group G.

Tue, 16 Nov, 2021

Portugal face World Cup play-offs after being stunned by Serbia

Aleksandar Mitrovic’s last-minute header snatched Serbia automatic qualification for Qatar 2022 as they won 2-1 in Portugal to consign the hosts to the play-offs.

Sun, 14 Nov, 2021

Brazil and Argentina among Conmebol members who ‘will not participate in a World Cup every two years’

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, now Fifa’s chief of global football development, has been tasked with examining whether shortening the gap between the finals from four years to two is possible

Wed, 27 Oct, 2021

UK and Ireland bid for 2030 World Cup not ‘up in smoke’, UK Sport chief insists

England have been ordered to play one Uefa competition match behind closed doors, with a further match suspended for two years, after the Euro 2020 chaos at Wembley

Tue, 19 Oct, 2021

World Cup qualifying: Who needs what to reach Qatar?

With the latest round of European qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup complete, there is still plenty to be decided heading into the final fixtures in November.

Wed, 13 Oct, 2021

European Club Association warns of ‘destructive’ impact of FIFA’s reform plans

FIFA has been accused by the ECA of trying to “railroad” through its controversial plans – which include playing a World Cup every two years – without proper consultation

Fri, 24 Sep, 2021

FIFA to discuss plans for biennial World Cups at associations summit next week

FIFA will hold an online summit with football associations from all over the world next week to discuss its plans for the men’s and women’s international calendars, which include biennial World Cups.

Mon, 20 Sep, 2021

FIFPRO warns plan for biennial World Cup can't work without support of players

The shortening of the gap between World Cups has been by far the most controversial element of the plan put forward by FIFA’s head of global development Arsene Wenger

Tue, 14 Sep, 2021

Rugby League - World Cup 2013 - Group A - England v Australia - Millennium Stadium

Rugby League World Cup officially postponed to 2022

The news had been anticipated since Australia and New Zealand pulled out of the tournament

Thu, 05 Aug, 2021

England v Poland - FIFA World Cup 2022 - European Qualifying - Group I - Wembley Stadium

UK and Irish bid for 2030 World Cup could create ‘significantly higher’ returns

A British and Irish bid for the 2030 World Cup would create “significantly higher” commercial returns than one from South America at a time of financial uncertainty, a FIFA vice-presidential candidate has said.

Sat, 17 Apr, 2021

GAA not contacted about Ireland-UK World Cup bid

At present, the 82,300-capacity Croke Park would appear to be the only GAA stadium that would meet the minimum 40,000-seater capacity criteria set out by Fifa for a World Cup

Wed, 03 Mar, 2021

Cork ref recalls being on the end of the 'odd rant' from Maradona

As the world mourns the loss of one of the greatest soccer players to grace the game, Cork man, Pat Kelly has recalled the day he was given the responsibility of keeping the maestro in line on the field.

Fri, 27 Nov, 2020

Stephen Kenny speaks to his team during the game 14/10/2020

European World Cup qualifying draw to take place on December 7

Seeding will be determined by a country’s world ranking as of November 26, FIFA said.

Thu, 22 Oct, 2020

England v Australia - 2019 Rugby World Cup - Quarter Final - Oita Stadium

Australia set for 2027 Rugby World Cup bid boost

Australia have received another boost in their bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with World Rugby set to announce the next two men’s and women’s tournament hosts at the same time.

Thu, 13 Aug, 2020

Jack Charlton hailed as a ‘proud honorary Irishman’ at funeral service

The grandchildren of World Cup winner Jack Charlton have paid tribute to “a proud Englishman, a proud northerner and a proud honorary Irishman” at his funeral service.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2020

Brighton and Hove Albion v Manchester City - Premier League - Amex Stadium

Do not compromise international players’ safety, warns FIFPRO general secretary

Players must not be forced to travel to high-risk countries for international duty, the general secretary of world players’ union FIFPRO has warned.

Fri, 17 Jul, 2020

2022 Qatar World Cup group stages to have four matches a day

Four matches will be played each day during the group stage of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, FIFA has announced.

Wed, 15 Jul, 2020

Time to hear England's side of the Stuttgart story

Time to hear England’s side of Stuttgart story, writes Brendan O'Brien.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

Qatar World Cup chief surprised by ‘severity’ of criticism of 2022 hosts

Qatar World Cup organisers feel they have been unfairly treated since winning the right to host the tournament in 2022.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2019

Moriarty hails Wales’ character after ferocious challenge from Fiji

Victory over Uruguay would see Wales win Pool D with a 100% record.

Thu, 10 Oct, 2019

McBryde knows Wales must tread carefully amid World Cup disciplinary crackdown

Wales face Australia in a Pool D showdown at Tokyo Stadium on Sunday.

Thu, 26 Sep, 2019

In pictures: Uruguay secure historic win of Fiji at Rugby World Cup

The action was tough and hard-hitting when the game got underway as the South American side secured a dramatic, nail-biting win.

Wed, 25 Sep, 2019

Statistically, Boks appeared to do everything right...

The answer to whether the Springboks are Rugby World Cup 2019 contenders remains a strong ‘yes’ after Saturday’s epic battle against the All Blacks in Yokohama.

Tue, 24 Sep, 2019

Jacob Stockdale hoping for more good memories of Twickenham in bid for World Cup place

Jacob Stockdale can’t wait to get back to Japan next month with a trip to Twickenham to face England this Saturday underlining just how close the Ireland wing is to a World Cup debut.

Tue, 20 Aug, 2019

Cricket Council 'incredibly disappointed' after political message flown over World Cup game

The International Cricket Council was left "incredibly disappointed" after a political message was flown over Headingley for the second time during the World Cup.

Sat, 06 Jul, 2019

Storm in a teacup? There was quite a reaction to Alex Morgan's goal celebration against England

"And that’s the tea."

Wed, 03 Jul, 2019

Sweden stun Germany to reach Women's World Cup semis

Sweden pulled off a shock 2-1 victory over Germany in Rennes to reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup.

Sat, 29 Jun, 2019

Brighton & Hove Albion v Crystal Palace - Emirates FA Cup - Third Round - AMEX Stadium

Video Assistant Referee: in football, as in war, sometimes we need a human touch

Over the past year or so, the Video Assistant Referee system, known as VAR, has been gradually rolled out to the world of football with the aim of improving the accuracy, and consistency, of refereeing decisions, writes Mike Ryder.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2019

Platini 'hurt' by police questioning over Qatar World Cup

Former UEFA president Michel Platini has been released after being questioned by police over the awarding of the 2022 FIFA World Cup to Qatar.

Wed, 19 Jun, 2019

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