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Sandro Tonali out of Newcastle game after Fifa confirms worldwide ban

Sandro Tonali has begun his 10-month ban from competitive football after Fifa extended worldwide the suspension imposed on the midfielder by the Italian FA

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

Sandro Tonali could play for Newcastle this weekend despite 10-month ban

The punishment is yet to be ratified by world governing body FIFA.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

AFC Olympic Qualifiers: Japan steamroll India

For 30 minutes in their opening AFC Olympic Qualifiers match in Tashkent, the Indian women's team kept dissuading the No. 8 team in the world from making inroads into their box. However, the 53 rungs between them on the FIFA ladder proved too great for remainder of the game as…

The Times of India · Oct 27, 2023

Tributes paid to ‘giant of the game’ Sir Bobby Charlton after his death at 86

Manchester United said the World and European Cup winner would always be remembered.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

FIFA hands two-year doping ban to World Cup winner Papu Gomez

The 35-year-old midfielder started two games for Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Sport Weekly: ‘A litmus test’ as the African Football League kicks off

Many are viewing Africa’s newest club competition with interest – for its impact on the African game, and beyond.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023

The African Football League is finally kicking off. But is it a good idea?

FIFA and CAF hope Africa’s newest club competition will boost funding and help develop the game, but some have concerns.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023

Hamas-Israel conflict: Algeria offers to host Palestine's football matches – the bigger history

Palestine was about to embark on its 2026 men’s Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign when the latest round of Hamas-Israeli conflict broke out, making Palestine’s national football stadium in the Israeli-occupied West Bank potentially unsafe for matches. As a result, the Asian Football Confederation asked the football-loving nation to stage…

The Conversation · Oct 19, 2023

Ciara McCormack: the Canadian whistleblower turned soccer CEO

Four years after coming forward about systemic abuse in Canadian soccer, Ciara McCormack has become the first female co-owner and CEO of a League of Ireland club

The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2023

Bangladesh line up Socceroos clash in Melbourne

Bangladesh have beaten the Maldives in the 2026 World Cup Asian Zone qualifying first round to join Australia's group in the second stage.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023