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Qatar qualifier reinforced my desire to change things in India: Arsene Wenger

MUMBAI: Watching Qatar outclass India in their Fifa World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 joint qualifier at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday left Arsene Wenger convinced that this was the ideal time for him to try and lend Indian football a helping hand.

The Times of India

AIFF-FIFA academy will help India achieve its goal, says Arsene Wenger

NEW DELHI: Legendary coach Arsene Wenger on Wednesday expressed optimism about the AIFF-FIFA academy in Bhubaneswar contributing to the achievement of India's football goals in the coming years.

The Times of India

Hope Sogni: The AI-generated candidate standing to become FIFA president

The hypothetical campaign has been launched to shine a light on "a century of misogyny" at the top of the game

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Transfer rumours: Giovani Lo Celso could replace Barcelona’s Gavi and Arsenal give up on midfielder

LaLiga club are unlikely to look for a permanent replacement after receiving £6m in compensation from Fifa

The Independent UK

Meet the AI-created football expert aiming to teach Infantino a lesson

‘Hope Sogni’ is launching a hypothetical Fifa election campaign to represent women and show game could be run differently

The Guardian - UK

Football rumours: Giovani Lo Celso may help solve Barcelona’s Gavi problem

The LaLiga club are unlikely to look for a permanent replacement after receiving £6million in compensation from FIFA.

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Argentina hand Brazil third straight loss after crowd trouble

Argentina handed Brazil their third straight loss in FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday by securing a 1-0 victory over their rivals in a contentious match at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The game was marred by pre-match crowd trouble, causing a delayed kick-off.

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Watch: Massive fight in the stands delays start of Argentina vs Brazil World Cup qualifier

The commencement of the FIFA World Cup qualifier featuring Brazil and Argentina saw a half-hour delay on Tuesday due to a clash among the fans in the stands at Maracana Stadium.

The Times of India

What was the true nature of the 'Matildas effect'? New research shows it was profound, but uneven

No event in Australian history has captured the country’s imagination like the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. From coast to coast, Australians tuned in to witness the Matilda’s historic tournament run, reaching the semi-finals for the first time in the team’s history.

The Conversation

Sport’s age of excess: tournaments get bigger, but will they get better?

A thirst for increasing revenue means more content for our eyeballs, but do some events now risk killing the golden goose?

The Guardian - UK

Consumer rights panel orders firm to compensate artificial turf operator for not delivering turf of promised quality

Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission orders sports, leisure and recreation company to pay ₹25.90 lakh for failure to install FIFA-certified artificial turf as promised. Petitioner, who runs football academy, had paid ₹25.04 lakh for turf installation. Company failed to deliver promised product, leading to injuries and financial losses. Commission…

The Hindu

FIFA-backed football academy opens in Bhubaneswar

NEW DELHI: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, alongside FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger, inaugurated the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy at Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday.

The Times of India

‘Fifa goofed’ – anger over Australian tax on Women’s World Cup match fees

Players from several teams at this year’s Women’s World Cup finals are being paid significantly less than hoped as a result of a significant level of tax imposed on their earnings by the Australian Tax Office

The Guardian - UK

FIFA World Cup qualifiers | Qatar finds the net thrice as India fails to put up an adequate challenge

India fail to challenge Qatar, lose 3-0 in WC/Asian Cup qualifier. Blue Tigers unable to break through Qatari defense despite offensive forays.

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Wenger dedicates FIFA academy to give the right football education to young Indian footballers

.FIFA, AIFF, and Odisha Govt. partner to launch AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy, managed by FIFA. Arsene Wenger, FIFA's global chief of football development, said the academy will focus on scouting talents at the right age and prepare players for future Indian teams. Academy has two dedicated practice grounds and facilities to…

The Independent UK

A year on from Qatar, this is the real legacy of the 2022 World Cup

After the most controversial World Cup in history, Qatar and Fifa have left a trail of empty words and broken promises, writes Miguel Delaney

The Hindu

Video Assistant Referee likely in domestic competitions from 2025-26 season: All India Football Federation

AIFF to introduce VAR tech in domestic club comps from 2025-26 season; AIFF to incur significant costs; VAR to benefit ISL & I-League teams

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Abramovich, the super-agent and the footballers owned as ‘commodities’

Investigation shows how two of the most powerful men in football controlled the careers of 21 young players

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The Independent UK

Saudi Pro League sets sights on world’s best players

Top-flight Saudi Arabian clubs spent £701m to bring in talent from overseas in the summer according to Fifa

The Guardian - UK

Workers’ rights were touted to be part of the Qatar World Cup’s legacy. One year on, what has changed?

Despite their rosy narrative, the tournament hosts – and Fifa – face criticism for continued exploitation of migrant labour

Al Jazeera

2026 World Cup qualifier: Football ‘can bring joy’ to Lebanon amid Gaza war

Lebanon and Palestine meet in the UAE for a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier as war rages in Gaza.

The Independent UK

One year on from World Cup, Qatar and FIFA urged by rights group to do more for migrant workers

One year after Qatar hosted the men’s World Cup, the gas-rich emirate and soccer body FIFA have been urged by human rights group Amnesty International to do more for migrant workers

The Independent UK

No end to pursuit of the world’s best players, Saudi Pro League official says

Top-flight Saudi Arabian clubs spent £701million to bring in talent from overseas in the summer according to FIFA.

The Hindu

Arsene Wenger to inaugurate AIFF-FIFA academy in Bhubaneswar

Legendary football coach Arsene Wenger to inaugurate AIFF-FIFA academy in Bhubaneswar on November 21. He will meet ISL, I-League clubs and those involved in youth development.

The Times of India

AIFF-FIFA talent academy to be launched in Bhubaneswar on November 21

BHUBANESWAR: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Wednesday said an AIFF-FIFA academy, a world-class football academy, will be launched here on November 21. It will come up under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS).

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