Switzerland FIFA files criminal complaint against Sepp Blatter over football museu Blatter committed FIFA to a rental contract with the building’s owner, insurance firm Swiss Life, that requires paying €295 million through 2045 at above-market rates, the football organisation said. 22/12/2020
focus Football for Friendship scheme attracts more than a million youngsters Supported by famous athletes, representatives of football academies and journalists, young participants held over 50 events this season and acquired an impressive Guinness World Records title for the largest online football lesson. 18/12/2020
Switzerland FIFA awards: Lewandowski and Bronze voted world's best footballers Polish captain Robert Lewandowski was voted the Best Men's Player while England's Lucy Bronze took the prize for Best Women's Player at a virtual ceremony in Zurich. 18/12/2020
World Europa League: La Liga leaders Real Sociedad take on Manchester United Standout ties in the Europa League first knockout stage include Tottenham v Wolsberg, and Lille v Ajax. 14/12/2020
focus Football for Friendship goes digital Football for Friendship is an International Children’s Social Programme which unites kids worldwide. Its aim is for kids to share their experiences, meet new friends and learn from one another whilst promoting a health and human values. 10/12/2020
Italy Italian hero of the 1982 World Cup Paolo Rossi dies aged 64 The legendary striker, nicknamed ‘Pablito’, was famed for his performance in the 1982 World Cup where his six goals propelled Italy to the title. 10/12/2020
United Kingdom Football and concussion: FA pressured to give clear rules Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says the Premier League should have a clear protocol for when there is a clash of heads or concussion. 02/12/2020
no comment Crowds gather in Buenos Aires to pay tribute to Diego Maradona The football star died of a heart attack on Wednesday, aged 60. 26/11/2020
Italy Naples mourns the passing of adopted son, Diego Maradona Before the Argentine arrived, Napoli had never won Serie A. After he left, they never won it again. 26/11/2020
no comment Chaotic scenes as fans scramble to see coffin of Diego Maradona Fans mourning the death of Argentine footballer Diego Maradona scuffled with police outside Casa Rosada, where his coffin is lying in state. 26/11/2020
Argentina Watch: Argentinians pay respects to body of Diego Maradona As controversial as he was talented, Maradona is a gigantic loss for the beautiful game. 25/11/2020
World New FIFA rules to protect female players' maternity rights Football's governing body is preparing to mandate clubs to allow at least 14 weeks of maternity leave paid at a minimum two-thirds of a player’s full salary. 19/11/2020
World Euro 2020: North Macedonia celebrates qualifying for the big time The Balkan nation triumphed in Thursday's play-offs along with Hungary, Scotland and Slovakia to complete the 24-team line-up for the pandemic-delayed tournament. 13/11/2020
United Kingdom English football chief quits over 'coloured footballers' remark Greg Clarke, also a vice president of FIFA, was also accused of inappropriate terms in reference to South Asian and gay players. 10/11/2020
Sport Russia wants to keep sports fans in stadiums despite coronavirus Russia has allowed thousands of people to attend sporting events in recent weeks including Champions League games and an F1 race. 29/10/2020
United Kingdom English football: how the lower leagues are desperately seeking cash Cash-strapped clubs in the English Football League are in desperate need of financial support to prevent many of them from going out of business 23/10/2020
Germany Coronavirus cases increase in Bundesliga after international break COVID-19 cases are causing concern that football may be put on hold again as Germany appears to be dealing with a second wave of the virus. 19/10/2020
Sport Players, coaches and famous football names get behind Special Olympics ‘Faces of Football’ campaign These last eight months of pandemic have deprived us of our lives as we knew them, but among all our routine, one might have been hit the hardest: our freedom to move. Athletes were particularly badly hit as training and games were cancelled across the world. 14/10/2020
