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Gianni Infantino gives blue cards the red card and says Fifa is opposed to plan

Football’s law-making body is expected to drop the idea of introducing a blue card after the idea was met with public mockery

The Guardian - UK

Asian Champions League system unsustainable, says union

The global football players' union FIFPRO has labelled the Asian Champions League unsustainable, with a report detailing the costs faced by A-League Men clubs.

AAP

FIFPRO report calls for better security at football stadiums to protect players

Security in stadiums must be improved and sanctions strengthened to deter physical and verbal abuse of footballers, a survey of player unions…

The National (Scotland)

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Cristiano Ronaldo and eight Man City players nominated for FIFPRO World XI as Arsenal and Mo Salah snubbed

Nominees announced for 2023 award

Evening Standard

FIFA's Club World Cup Expansion: Boon or Bane?

FIFA's plan for a 32-team World Cup could redefine global soccer, but raises concerns about player well-being due to a packed match calendar.

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FIFA criticised over player welfare following expanded Club World Cup plan

FIFA have been criticised over player welfare following their expanded Club World Cup plans.

The National (Scotland)

Fifa criticised over player welfare concerns following expanded Club World Cup plan

World football’s governing body set out further detail about the 2025 tournament on Sunday

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Liverpool miss out on 2025 Club World Cup spot and potential £50m windfall

Liverpool have been denied a place at the expanded tournament after Fifa confirmed that Chelsea and Manchester City would represent England

The Guardian - UK

New research reveals factors affecting ACL injuries in women’s football

Elite female footballers who suffer an ACL injury are more likely to have played more matches, had less rest and travelled further than their colleagues, a new study has found

The Guardian - UK

‘Many think football is not a game for women’: why Egypt is falling behind

This week’s newsletter looks at the struggles facing the women’s national team in the most populous country in north Africa

The Guardian - UK

One In Five Players At Women's World Cup Suffer Online Abuse: Study

One in five players at this year's Women's World Cup were targeted by online abuse, according to a study released Monday by FIFA and the FIFPRO global players body.

International Business Times

Women’s World Cup players highlight lack of rest before and after tournament

Two-thirds of players at the women’s World Cup this year feel they were not at their physical peak during the tournament due to a lack of rest

The Guardian - UK

Qatar World Cup contributes to record $770m injury cost for European teams

Injury costs soared 27% last year in Europe's five biggest leagues, with knee injuries carrying a particularly high price.

Fortune

Alleged sexual abuse victim in Gabon upset at Fifa’s handling of case

Pierre-Alain Mounguengui, the president of Gabon’s football association, is being investigated over claims that he failed to report ‘crimes of paedophilia’

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The Hindu

Women’s World Cup-winning Spain side refuses to play until federation chief resigns for kissing player

Spain’s women’s team players demand Rubiales' resignation for kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent. Rubiales denies Hermoso's version of events and plans to take legal action. The government plans to file a lawsuit alleging Rubiales violated sports laws and if found guilty, he could be ruled unfit to hold office.…

The Independent UK

Government will push to suspend Luis Rubiales in ‘Me Too of Spanish football’

Rubiales did not step down after widespread criticism of his actions following Spain’s World Cup win.

The National (Scotland)

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales

Rubiales has faced heavy criticism and calls for him to resign.

The Independent UK

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales

Rubiales has faced heavy criticism and calls to resign

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Evening Standard

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales after Jenni Hermoso kiss on World Cup podium

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales in relation to his conduct at the World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Spanish soccer leader's behavior at Women's World Cup final provokes angry reaction

The man who leads the Spanish soccer federation took some unwanted attention away from the celebrating players moments after Spain won the Women's World Cup

The Independent UK

Women's World Cup teams head home to different futures

Many teams headed home from the Women’s World Cup with uncertain futures

The Guardian - UK

Ten things you may have missed at the Women’s World Cup

From an unlucky mascot to Lorne Donaldson’s acrobatics, eye-catching moments that may have passed you by

The Hindu

Impossible is not Moroccan — The Arab nation’s fairy tale run could be the start of a new chapter

Morocco's historic run in the Women's World Cup, becoming the first Arab nation to reach the knockout stage, has inspired the continent and Arab world. The Atlas Lionesses and Lions have shown that the impossible is not Moroccan, and the country is now preparing a bid to co-host the 2030…

The Independent UK

Much-needed payout grows to life-altering levels for tiny teams that advance in Women's World Cup

Players who reached the knockout round of the Women’s World Cup got larger individual bonuses that can be life-changing to many of them

The Conversation

Women's World Cup: what still needs to be done to improve the lot of elite female footballers

The Fifa Women’s World Cup is just 32 years old and on its eighth official edition, while the men’s competition began 93 years ago and has enjoyed 22 tournaments.

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