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UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty • Mar. 13, 2025, 10:14 AM ET (Reuters)
Brazilian clubs write to FIFA, CONMEBOL demanding action on the ‘crime of racism that plagues soccer’ - The Athletic • Mar. 12, 2025, 6:18 AM ET (New York Times)
Correction: Trump-World Cup story • Mar. 8, 2025, 10:22 AM ET (AP)
US-Mexico joint bid for 2031 Women's World Cup gets clearer path as FIFA excludes Europe until 2035 • Mar. 5, 2025, 6:56 PM ET (AP)
Former soccer leaders Blatter, Platini return to court for new fraud trial over $2M FIFA payment • Mar. 3, 2025, 11:59 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Fédération Internationale de Football Association • International Federation of Association Football
Areas Of Involvement football
Related People Sepp Blatter • João Havelange

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Argentina celebrating its 2022 World Cup victory
1970 FIFA World Cup final match
1991 U.S. Women's National Team
The history behind the FIFA World Cup
Know about FIFA's Football for Hope program to encourage health and education among the youth in South Africa
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