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The Latest Breaking News from Fifa

Fifa’s battle to regulate football agents gains momentum

The European Commission has backed the governing body’s decision to introduce stricter rules on agents

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia confirmed as sole bidder for 2034 men’s World Cup

Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the sole bidder to host the tournament amid calls for Fifa to pull the plug if human rights commitments are not fulfilled

The Guardian - UK

Fifa must secure Saudi promise over World Cup human rights, Amnesty International warns

Fifa urged to secure commitments to improving human rights in countries likely to host the 2034 World Cup

The Independent UK

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Saudi Arabian World Cup in 2034 sparks ‘significant concern’ from major leagues

Domestic leagues worldwide have raised concerns over the 2034 World Cup being held in Saudi Arabia and the ripple effect that would be felt around the world

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia set to host Fifa World Cup 2034 after Australia opts against bid

Football Australia says it won’t bid for the 2034 World Cup, clearing the way for Saudi Arabia to host the marquee men's tournament

The Independent UK

Australia abandons 2034 FIFA World Cup bid, Saudi Arabia likely to host

Australia has officially withdrawn its bid to host the 2034 men's FIFA World Cup, opening the door for Saudi Arabia to emerge as the favourite to host the tournament.

The Times of India

Australia opts against 2034 World Cup bid, paving way for Saudi Arabia to host

Australia has opted against a bid to host the 2034 World Cup, leaving Saudi Arabia on course to stage the tournament.

The National (Scotland)

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Australia clears path for Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup after withdrawing bid

Decision on hosting rights due to be ratified soon

Evening Standard

Australia won't bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup

The men's soccer World Cup in 2034 is poised to be hosted by Saudi Arabia after Football Australia officially confirmed it won't bid for the tournament.

AAP

Spanish soccer official who kissed player gets three-year ban

Luis Rubiales is now barred from working in soccer until after the men’s 2026 World Cup. His ban will expire before the next women’s tournament in 2027.

Chicago Sun-Times

FIFA bans former Spanish football chief for three years over forced kiss

The Spanish soccer official who provoked a players’ rebellion and reckoning on gender when he kissed an unwilling star player on the lips at the Women's World Cup final trophy ceremony was banned for three years on Monday by the sport's global governing body.

France 24

Luis Rubiales intends to appeal against his three-year ban from football

FIFA announced on Monday the former Spanish Football Association had been banned for a breach of article 13 of the FIFA disciplinary code.

The Independent UK

FIFA Bans Ex-Spain Soccer Boss Luis Rubiales for World Cup Kiss

The player did not consent to the kiss and she has since filed a criminal case against him.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA sends ‘support and prayers’ to Luis Diaz as search for his father continues

The Liverpool forward’s parents were kidnapped in Colombia, although his mother has since been rescued.

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FIFA bans Luis Rubiales of Spain for 3 years for kiss and misconduct at Women's World Cup final

FIFA has banned ousted former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales from the sport for three years

Al Jazeera

‘Many players have died’: Israel’s war on Gaza hits Palestinian football

As Palestine prepare for upcoming World Cup qualifiers, footballers are subjected to the wrath of Israeli violence.

The Guardian - UK

‘The Palestine team carries hope’: football dreams live on amid conflict

Palestine’s FA says list of registered players killed in Gaza is long and full of children as it awaits news on World Cup qualifiers

The National (Scotland)

Luis Rubiales banned from all football-related activity for three years by FIFA

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Luis Rubiales: Former Spain FA president handed three-year ban by FIFA

Luis Rubiales sparked outrage after kissing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso without her consent during World Cup celebrations in August

The Independent UK

Luis Rubiales banned from football for three years after World Cup final kiss

Fifa has handed down a three-year ban to the disgraced former head of the Spanish FA

The Independent UK

Luis Rubiales banned from all football-related activity for three years by Fifa

The former Spanish Football Association president kissed Spain’s Jenni Hermoso on the lips after their Women’s World Cup final win

The Guardian - UK

Luis Rubiales banned from football for three years over Jenni Hermoso kiss

The former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales has been banned by Fifa from all football activity for three years

The Independent UK

Coach hired, team still required: Soccer's status in the Marshall Islands is a work in progress

Lloyd Owers has been given a coaching job in the Marshall Islands on football's frontier

AAP

New Zealand frustrated by FIFA racism probe

All Whites goalkeeper Oliver Sail says FIFA should have acted on an alleged piece of racist abuse thrown at player Michael Boxall in a friendly in June.

The National (Scotland)

Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali misses Wolves clash after FIFA ratifies 10-month ban

The player’s punishment has been activated by the world governing body.

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