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Head of national association who sparked outrage says he will defend his innocence in face of ‘persecution’
Unanimous move leaves game’s national president even more isolated as prosecutors consider action
Parent of Luis Rubiales shuts herself in church and says her son is victim of a witch hunt
Luis Rubiales barred from contacting Spanish player Jenni Hermoso while governing body investigates
Move to build new superclubs in the Gulf gives revamped tournament much-needed spice
Brazil, Germany and US keen to hold 2027 event, as governing body aims to build on success of Australia-led tournament
After a record-breaking World Cup, authorities must get serious about the female game
Fifa chief talks of women’s need to ‘convince us men’ ahead of final of successful tournament
Teams are ‘digital-first’ from the outset, with social media and celebrity networks fuelling growth
Disputes over broadcast rights and late sponsorship deals disappoint those who want to grow the women’s game
Football Association failed to provide ‘credible evidence’ of how all emissions generated by the event could be offset
‘Very disappointing’ offers being made to show event in UK, Germany, France, Spain and Italy, governing body says
Move comes as football’s governing body expands number of games and tournaments
Gender disparity in sport winnings persists despite efforts of governing body to make improvements
Dramatic denouement had ended 3-3 after extra time with Messi scoring twice and Mbappé a hat-trick
Plus, a mortal wound for the European Super League zombie, Hollywood comes to the Premier League, and more.
Plus, the uncertain future of the Winter Olympics, DFL’s leadership switch, and more.
Latest Fifa statistics show players are running further and shooting less but scoring just as much
Plus, penalty heartbreak for Japan, Morocco’s stars blur borders
Robot linesmen are no substitute for the real thing and offer a warning against using inventions for their own sake
Fans pin their hopes on old-style striker Niclas Füllkrug to keep them in the competition
The Fifa president has been steadfast in his defence of the World Cup’s Qatari hosts
The football tournament has become a TV set or Instagram backdrop
FT correspondent Simeon Kerr on how hosting the tournament has forced the Gulf state to reckon with its troubling human rights record
Plus, Belgium’s fading golden generation gets one last chance at glory
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