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FIFA to move 100 jobs from Zurich to Miami

A source familiar with the matter told AFP that the Legal and Compliance, Risk and Advisory departments would all be moving to Miami along with the organisation's judicial bodies.

published on : 27th September 2023
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Argentina triumph without Messi, Brazil grab late win in Peru

Despite the absence of their talisman, Lionel Scaloni's side had too much firepower for Bolivia with goals from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Tagliafico and Nicolas Gonzalez securing the victory.

published on : 13th September 2023
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Top women's soccer official Nadine Kessler turns down trailblazing job in Germany to stay with UEFA

Kessler joined UEFA in 2017, soon after her playing career was ended by knee injuries.

published on : 11th September 2023
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Rubiales crisis hangs over European soccer ahead of gala award ceremony in Monaco

FIFA suspended Rubiales, the vice president at European soccer body UEFA, for at least 90 days while it investigates the kiss he forced on Women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso.

published on : 30th August 2023
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FIFA suspends Spain soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for 90 days after World Cup final kiss

FIFA said Rubiales is removed from soccer duties for 90 days “pending the disciplinary proceedings opened” against him Thursday.

published on : 26th August 2023
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World cup a success, India must promote women’s football

An exciting edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup ended in Australia on Sunday, with troubled Spain defeating England for the crown.

published on : 22nd August 2023
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'How to win graciously': The Lioness' candour melts hearts at FIFA World Cup 2023

England players' actions are the result of an ethos established by coach Sarina Wiegman about remaining humble and respectful in victory.

published on : 17th August 2023
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Paralluelo scores in extra time as Spain beat Netherlands 2-1 to reach Women's World Cup semifinal

Spain will play in the semifinals of the Women's World Cup for the first time in their history and will face the winner of the quarterfinals between Japan and Sweden.

published on : 11th August 2023
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WWC: Disaster to dynasty beaters: Japan's 2011 WC Victory

Months after the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan, the women's national football team won the 2011 FIFA Women's WC.

published on : 11th August 2023
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Marta, Sinclair and Rapinoe among generational talents retiring after Women's World Cup

Joining them in the group of players ending their international careers are Estefania Banini of Argentina and Caroline Seger of Sweden.

published on : 10th August 2023
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FIFA investigates misconduct complaint involving Zambia Women's World Cup team

Zambia exited the tournament — its first appearance at the Women's World Cup — after the group stage following losses to Spain and Japan and a win over Costa Rica.

published on : 4th August 2023
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FIFA says Women's World Cup will greet its one-millionth fan as ticket sales surpass 1.68 million

The opening games on July 20 set records for women's soccer matches in both co-host countries.

published on : 1st August 2023
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FIFA's final tiebreaker for Women's World Cup will be the drawing of lots

FIFA issued a statement explaining the drawing of lots “will only occur should all steps, as outlined in Article 13 of the Competition Regulations, prove unable to determine the ranking.”

published on : 31st July 2023
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Lauren James fires England to a 1-0 win over Denmark at the Women's World Cup

The win puts England on the verge of advancing from Group D, with England facing China and Denmark facing Haiti in their final matches of the group stage.

published on : 28th July 2023
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Ticket sales near 1.6 million for the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand

According to FIFA, apart from the ticket sales, TV ratings are also high despite the time zone differences to major Northern Hemisphere markets. 

published on : 28th July 2023
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Nigeria stun co-host Australia at Women's World Cup

Nigeria frustrated Olympic champions Canada in their opening 0-0 draw and did the same to Australia, who lacked the finishing that an injured Sam Kerr would have given them.

published on : 27th July 2023
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Portugal knocks Vietnam out of Women's World Cup with 2-0 victory in group stage

With its first-ever Women's World Cup win, tournament newcomer Portugal stays in third place in Group E, just a point behind the United States and the Netherlands. 

published on : 27th July 2023
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Netherlands hold reigning champions USA to draw at Women's World Cup

The draw leaves both the Dutch and the Americans without a confirmed spot in the knockout stages, as they prepare for their final group-stage matches against Vietnam and Portugal respectively.

published on : 27th July 2023
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Spain into knockout stage at Women's World Cup after thumping Zambia 5-0

In group C, along with Spain, Japan has also booked its place in the last 16. They will face each other on Monday to decide who tops their group.

published on : 26th July 2023
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Japan beats Costa Rica 2-0 at Women's World Cup; last 16 in sight

The victory for Japan puts it on the verge of qualifying for the knockout stage for the fourth time in the nation’s history. 

published on : 26th July 2023
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