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Steinhaus-Webb, head of women’s refereeing in England, set to join Fifa

The head of women’s refereeing in England, Bibi Steinhaus-Webb, is leaving the role to take up a position with Fifa

The Guardian - UK

Will global soccer be reshaped after EU's top court issued a major ruling in Lassana Diarra case?

The global soccer transfer market is worth more than $10 billion each season but is facing a revolutionary overhaul or a nuanced evolution following last week’s ruling by the European Court of Justice in the Lassana Diarra case

The Independent UK

Pep Guardiola reveals Man City asked Premier League for later start after Club World Cup

City fear burnout among their squad owing to their heavy schedule

The Independent UK

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Premier League rejects Manchester City’s plea for longer summer break

Pep Guardiola said the Premier League has rejected Manchester City’s request to delay their start to next season in spite of their Club World Cup defence

The Guardian - UK

Diarra verdict a landmark day which could alter balance of football power

There may not be wholesale reform but the ruling by the court of justice of the EU over transfers makes change more likely

The Guardian - UK

EA Sports FC 25 adds the best new feature in more than 15 years — and very little else

EA Sports FC 25 is a case of one giant leap forward, followed by dozens of smaller steps back. The new Rush mode is one of the most impactful additions to the soccer sim in decades, but the package feels too familiar and the lack of polish is painful.

Tom’s Guide

MLS fans unhappy as Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 'set to be confirmed' for 2025 Club World Cup

Inter Miami have ensured they will finish this season top of the MLS table, leading to reports they are set to be confirmed for the Club World Cup

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Lassana Diarra and the day transfers (possibly) changed forever, yeah?

In today’s Football Daily: Stop all the clocks (maybe)

The Guardian - UK

Lassana Diarra case finds Fifa transfer rules ‘contrary to EU law’

The European Court of Justice ruling came down on Diarra’s side following a decade-long dispute

The Independent UK

Court verdict on FIFA’s transfer rules will ‘change football landscape’

Court verdict on FIFA’s transfer rules will ‘change football landscape’, FIFPRO has said.

The National (Scotland)

Kevin De Bruyne likely to sign contract extension - thanks to FIFA opportunity

Manchester City talisman Kevin De Bruyne is into the final year of his contract at the club

FourFourTwo

EU Court Ruling Challenges FIFA Transfer Rules

EU court ruling finds FIFA's transfer rules violate competition laws, potentially reshaping player contracts and club dynamics.

Top News

Top EU Court Finds Against FIFA In Key Transfer Market Ruling

The EU's top court said on Friday some international football rules regulating player transfers are contrary to the bloc's laws, in a landmark decision that could shake up the system.

International Business Times

EU’s top court says some Fifa rules on international transfers are contrary to the bloc’s law

The European Union’s top court said Friday that some FIFA rules on player transfers are contrary to European Union legislation relating to competition and freedom of movement

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The Guardian - UK

Fifa’s transfer rules go against European Union law, declares EU’s highest court

The transfer rules of Fifa go against European Union laws, the EU’s highest court said in a ruling on the case linked to former France player Lassana Diarra

International Business Times

EU Court Set For Key Diarra Ruling Which Could Shake Up Transfer Market

An EU court will on Friday deliver its verdict in the case of former French footballer Lassana Diarra against FIFA, a potentially landmark decision which could shake up the football transfer system.

International Business Times

FIFA Defers Decision On Call To Suspend Israel

World football's governing body FIFA on Thursday gave no verdict either way on a Palestinian request to suspend Israel, but instead launched an investigation into allegations of discrimination.

The Guardian - UK

Fifa investigates Israeli ‘discrimination’ after Palestinian FA calls for sanctions

Fifa has said it will undertake further investigations into the possibility of discrimination by Israeli football authorities after a council meeting in Zurich

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Al Jazeera

FIFA defers decision on appeal to ban Israel from football amid war on Gaza

FIFA says its disciplinary committee will ‘review the allegations of discrimination’ raised by Palestine in May.

The National (Scotland)

Israel faces investigations into alleged Fifa rule breaches

The Fifa Council has ordered investigations into alleged breaches of its rules by Israel.

The Independent UK

Lassana Diarra case explained: The ‘new Bosman’ set to transform football’s transfer market forever

The former Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder is challenging the legitimacy of Fifa’s entire transfer system

The Guardian - UK

The Lassana Diarra case: what is it and will it change football like Bosman?

A court verdict could lead to players walking out on contracts without their clubs being compensated

The Independent UK

Days after being suspended Emi Martinez has Prince William celebrating in the Champions League

Prince William has watched his beloved Aston Villa seal another famous win against Bayern Munich

Sports Illustrated

Argentina Announces Squad For October World Cup Qualifier Games

Lionel Messi is back for Argentina but Emiliano "Dibu" Martinez is suspended for the CONMEBOL qualifier games in October.

Al Jazeera

FIFA bans Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o for six months over misconduct

Cameroon’s football chief faces disciplinary action for his ‘offensive behaviour’ at a Women’s Under-20 World Cup match.

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