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Gianni Infantino Press Conference - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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Kremlin welcomes FIFA boss Infantino's comment on lifting Russia ban

Moscow welcomed FIFA president Gianni Infantino's comments on ending a ban on Russia from international competitions over its war in Ukraine

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 February, 2026
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FIFA warns against 'US hypocrisy' over Qatar bid for women's cup

The New Arab Staff
22 January, 2026
Aida Refugee Campâs only playground faces demolition threat
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Relief in Aida camp as Israel pauses football pitch demolition

Anam Alam
21 January, 2026
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Qatar discussing hosting rights for 2028 Women's Club World Cup

The New Arab Staff
12 January, 2026
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2025 retrospective
Voices

How fans made Palestine impossible for sport to ignore in 2025

Sanaa Qureshi 

Sanaa Qureshi

31 December, 2025
Saudi football fans celebrate the country being chosen to host the 2034 World Cup
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Why has Saudi Arabia been awarded the 2034 World Cup?

The New Arab Staff
13 December, 2024
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FIFA to confirm Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 December, 2024
Ittihad's French forward #09 Karim Benzema enters the field ahead of the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on December 6 (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)
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'Humanising Saudi football': Netflix show paves way for World Cup

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
10 December, 2024
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Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid 'medium risk' for human rights

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 November, 2024
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FIFA delays decision on call to suspend Israel

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 October, 2024
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FIFA unveils Intercontinental Cup schedule with Real Madrid to play final in Qatar

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
21 September, 2024
Saudi Arabia, Israel deny reports claiming they are close to a normalisation deal
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Saudi Arabia plans 92,000-capacity stadium in Riyadh

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 July, 2024
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As a sports fan from Gaza, I'm fed up with FIFA and the Olympics

Abubaker Abed

Abubaker Abed

26 July, 2024
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FIFA postpones decision on Palestinian bid to suspend Israel

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 July, 2024
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Perspectives

FIFA's failure to ban Israel makes it complicit in Gaza genocide

Richard Medhurst

Richard Medhurst

19 July, 2024
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Calls for FIFA to suspend Israel intensify as vote nears

The New Arab Staff
18 July, 2024
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FIFA seeks legal advice on proposal to suspend Israel

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 May, 2024
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Australian footballer calls for Israel suspension at FIFA

The New Arab Staff
10 May, 2024
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Saudi oil giant Aramco agrees major FIFA sponsorship deal

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 April, 2024
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Palestine Football Association urges FIFA sanctions against Israel

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
21 March, 2024
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Turkish police detain 12 after pitch invasion, violence

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 March, 2024