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The Latest Breaking News from Fifa

Australia clears path for Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup after withdrawing bid

Decision on hosting rights due to be ratified soon

Evening Standard

Australia won't bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup

The men's soccer World Cup in 2034 is poised to be hosted by Saudi Arabia after Football Australia officially confirmed it won't bid for the tournament.

AAP

Spanish soccer official who kissed player gets three-year ban

Luis Rubiales is now barred from working in soccer until after the men’s 2026 World Cup. His ban will expire before the next women’s tournament in 2027.

Chicago Sun-Times

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FIFA bans former Spanish football chief for three years over forced kiss

The Spanish soccer official who provoked a players’ rebellion and reckoning on gender when he kissed an unwilling star player on the lips at the Women's World Cup final trophy ceremony was banned for three years on Monday by the sport's global governing body.

France 24

Luis Rubiales intends to appeal against his three-year ban from football

FIFA announced on Monday the former Spanish Football Association had been banned for a breach of article 13 of the FIFA disciplinary code.

The Independent UK

FIFA Bans Ex-Spain Soccer Boss Luis Rubiales for World Cup Kiss

The player did not consent to the kiss and she has since filed a criminal case against him.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA sends ‘support and prayers’ to Luis Diaz as search for his father continues

The Liverpool forward’s parents were kidnapped in Colombia, although his mother has since been rescued.

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FIFA bans Luis Rubiales of Spain for 3 years for kiss and misconduct at Women's World Cup final

FIFA has banned ousted former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales from the sport for three years

The Independent UK

‘Many players have died’: Israel’s war on Gaza hits Palestinian football

As Palestine prepare for upcoming World Cup qualifiers, footballers are subjected to the wrath of Israeli violence.

Al Jazeera

‘The Palestine team carries hope’: football dreams live on amid conflict

Palestine’s FA says list of registered players killed in Gaza is long and full of children as it awaits news on World Cup qualifiers

The Guardian - UK

Luis Rubiales banned from all football-related activity for three years by FIFA

The National (Scotland)

Luis Rubiales: Former Spain FA president handed three-year ban by FIFA

Luis Rubiales sparked outrage after kissing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso without her consent during World Cup celebrations in August

Evening Standard

Luis Rubiales banned from football for three years after World Cup final kiss

Fifa has handed down a three-year ban to the disgraced former head of the Spanish FA

The Independent UK

Luis Rubiales banned from all football-related activity for three years by Fifa

The former Spanish Football Association president kissed Spain’s Jenni Hermoso on the lips after their Women’s World Cup final win

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The Guardian - UK

Luis Rubiales banned from football for three years over Jenni Hermoso kiss

The former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales has been banned by Fifa from all football activity for three years

The Independent UK

Coach hired, team still required: Soccer's status in the Marshall Islands is a work in progress

Lloyd Owers has been given a coaching job in the Marshall Islands on football's frontier

AAP

New Zealand frustrated by FIFA racism probe

All Whites goalkeeper Oliver Sail says FIFA should have acted on an alleged piece of racist abuse thrown at player Michael Boxall in a friendly in June.

The National (Scotland)

Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali misses Wolves clash after FIFA ratifies 10-month ban

The player’s punishment has been activated by the world governing body.

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The Independent UK

Sandro Tonali ruled out of Wolves clash as Fifa ratifies 10-month ban

The punishment has been ratified by world governing body Fifa

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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 Times of India

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…

AAP

Matilda Sam Kerr a fan favourite even in Iran

Iran coach Maryam Azmoon still loves Sam Kerr despite the star Matilda scoring the sealer in their Olympic qualifier in Perth.

The Guardian - UK

Big Cup thrills abound as the fun stops for Newcastle against Dortmund

In today’s Football Daily: Setbacks for Newcastle and Sandro Tonali, Graeme Souness sounds off and a Sheffield Wednesday update

The Guardian - AU

Matildas 2-0 Iran: Australia secure first win of Olympic qualifying campaign – as it happened

Goals from Ellie Carpenter and Sam Kerr were enough to kick-start the Matildas’ tournament and seal the win against Iran in Perth

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