The Latest Breaking News from Fifa

Czech football coach who secretly filmed female players hit with lifetime ban

Czech football coach Petr Vlachovsky has been banned for life for secretly filming female players. Vlachovsky previously coached Czech side FC Slovacko had previously been given a four-year domestic ban while a Uefa investigation was ongoing. Uefa’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) has now issued him with a lifetime…

The Independent UK · May 19

Shakira Just Crushed Spain’s Tax Witch Hunt After Eight Years of Leaks, Smears, and a $64 Million Shakedown

This ruling could change things for other taxpayers in Spain.

The Mary Sue · May 19

World Cup stadium workers demand ICE stay out

Workers at SoFi Stadium protested outside the venue demanding guarantees that personal data collected during FIFA accreditation would not be shared with US immigration authorities.

Euronews · May 19

Véron Mosengo-Omba accused of bullying and intimidating Caf committee members

Véron Mosengo-Omba is at the centre of allegations of bullying and intimidation by members of the Confederation of African Football’s audit and compliance committee

The Guardian - UK · May 19

Los Angeles World Cup workers vow strike over ICE guarantees

Workers at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium vowed Monday to go on strike if federal immigration enforcement agents are deployed at the venue when it hosts World Cup matches next month. The UNITE HERE Local 11, representing around 2,000 hospitality employees, is demanding federal guarantees that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…

The Economic Times · May 19

Neymar Set for Brazil's 2026 World Cup Squad as Coach Carlo Ancelotti Finalizes Official Roster

Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr. is expected to be part of the country's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad after coach Carlo Ancelotti included him in the official roster, a major development for a player whose international future had been clouded by injuries and long absences from the national team.

Latin Times · May 18

Shakira's Revenge Arc Against Ex Piqué and Spain Tax Authorities Comes Full Circle With $70 Million Win

A Spanish court acquitted the Colombian superstar Monday in a tax case tied to 2011, ruling that authorities failed to prove she was a tax resident in Spain that year. The decision overturned a 55 million euro fine and ordered Spain's Treasury to return more than 60 million euros, about…

Latin Times · May 18

Canada’s sports minister hopes World Cup can lead to trade agreement with US and Mexico

Adam van Koeverden has expressed confidence that hosting the World Cup could be the key to agreeing a new trilateral trade deal with the US and Mexico

The Guardian - US · May 18

New York will host 8 World Cup games, including the final, in New Jersey: Things to know

New York will host eight matches throughout the World Cup at the stadium in the Meadowlands in northern New Jersey that belongs to the NFL's Jets and Giants

The Independent UK · May 18

FIFA media rights officials visit India where no World Cup broadcast deal is yet signed

FIFA officials are in India this week to secure a broadcast deal for the upcoming World Cup. Millions of Indian football fans may miss the tournament due to a deadlock over broadcast rights. A previous offer from Reliance-Disney was significantly lower than FIFA's asking price.

The Economic Times · May 18