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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

The Guardian - 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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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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.

Al Jazeera

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 Independent UK

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 Hindu

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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).

The Times of India

'Matilda' scores as 2023 word of the year

Dictionary experts have declared "matilda" the word of the year after all eyes were on the national football team in the FIFA Women's World Cup.

AAP

‘We will fight’: Stephen Constantine on making history with Pakistan

The well-travelled English coach talks to Al Jazeera about taking on one of the toughest jobs in international football.

Al Jazeera

Eritrea withdrew from 2026 World Cup qualifying ‘over fears players will flee’

Eritrea’s FA withdrew its men’s team from qualifying over fears players would try to seek political asylum during trips abroad, according to sources close to the squad

The Guardian - UK

Carli Lloyd Confirms USWNT Once Lost to Team of 15-Year-Old Boys

The match was a part of the USWNT’s preparation for a friendly vs. Russia.

Sports Illustrated

Palestinian soccer team prepares for World Cup qualifying games against a backdrop of war

Makram Daboub may be struggling to prepare his Palestinian team for the start of 2026 World Cup qualification but he takes some comfort — for now at least — that his players stuck in Gaza are safe

The Independent UK

How Saudi Arabia’s unchallenged 2034 World Cup bid could weaken Fifa’s human rights demands

In 2010, Qatar was awarded the rights to host the 2022 Fifa men’s World Cup. It marked the culmination of the small, oil-rich gulf nation’s long-term strategy to diversify its economy and strengthen its international standing through investment in sport, culture and tourism.

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The Guardian - UK

‘It’s so the young players can have a better future’: why Afghanistan’s men are on strike

Southend United midfielder Noor Husin is one of 18 players protesting against the way they have been treated by the country’s football federation and alleged corruption.

The Independent UK

Afghanistan players boycott World Cup qualifier with Qatar

Afghanistan players to boycott World Cup qualifier over treatment by football federation

The Independent UK

Jenni Hermoso reveals hopes for change following kiss scandal

Jenni Hermoso admitted it has been difficult for her following the aftermath of the World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

Eighteen Afghanistan men’s footballers to boycott World Cup qualifier

Eighteen players are boycotting the game against Qatar on Thursday in protest against what they describe as substandard treatment and alleged corruption

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The Independent UK

Spain’s Jenni Hermoso reveals she received threats over Luis Rubiales kiss scandal

Rubiales was subsequently banned for three years by FIFA

The Guardian - UK

Clownish populist Infantino is complicit in Saudi Arabia’s colonisation of football

Gulf state’s land grab for 2034 World Cup is yet another example of cartoonish Fifa overlord putting self-interest before football

The Independent UK

Sandro Tonali facing new FA investigation over possible betting offences after Newcastle transfer

The midfielder is already serving a 10-month ban for betting on games involving his own clubs in Italy

The Independent UK

Sandro Tonali under FA investigation for possible further betting offences

The Newcastle midfielder is already serving a 10-month ban for betting on games involving his own club while with Brescia and AC Milan.

The Independent UK

Sandro Tonali ban caught Newcastle by surprise, says club’s sporting director

Tonali will not be eligible to return to competitive action until August 27, 2024

The Independent UK

Dan Ashworth admits Sandro Tonali ban caught Newcastle by surprise

Tonali will not be eligible to return to competitive action until August 27, 2024.

The Hindu

Soccer’s prestigious Ballon d’Or awards to be co-organised by European governing body UEFA

UEFA and Groupe Amaury partner to co-organize Ballon d'Or awards, adding new awards for best coaches in men's and women's soccer. The relaunch will enhance the stature and global reach of the awards while fostering unity in the football community. UEFA will contribute football expertise, market global commercial rights and…

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