FIFA confirm Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts: Will it be another winter tournament?
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as the hosts of the 2034 World Cup, raising the prospect of another winter tournament following Qatar 2022.
Dec 11, 20:11
Inter Miami star signs new contract to commit to new Javier Mascherano era
Veteran forward Luis Suarez signs an extension with MLS side Inter Miami to keep him at the club until the end of the 2025 season.
Nov 27, 23:37
Pep Guardiola could clash with Lionel Messi as FIFA confirm Club World Cup decision
Lionel Messi could face his former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola after FIFA confirms Inter Miami's invite for the 2025 Club World Cup in the USA.
Oct 20, 14:06
Jurgen Klopp's greatest moments as Liverpool manager
Sports Mole looks back on Jurgen Klopp's greatest moments as Liverpool manager.
Jun 16, 10:19
Preview: South Sudan vs. Sudan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between South Sudan and Sudan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 9, 22:35
Udinese supporter given lifetime ban for Mike Maignan racist abuse
Udinese confirm that they have handed a supporter an "indefinite" suspension for racially abusing AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan in Saturday's top-flight clash.
Jan 22, 18:42
All Turkish football leagues suspended after Ankaragucu president punches referee
Football matches across all leagues in Turkey are suspended indefinitely by its football association after the president of Ankaragucu punched a referee at the end of a Super Lig game on Monday night.
Dec 12, 12:59
FIFA president confirms Saudi Arabia will host 2034 World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirms Saudi Arabia as the hosts of the 2034 World Cup after Australia decide against bidding.
Oct 31, 23:51
Three continents to host 2030 World Cup
FIFA announces that three different continents will host matches during the 2030 World Cup.
Oct 4, 16:24
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 22, 18:17
FIFA confirms new 48-team World Cup format for 2026
FIFA confirms a four-team group format for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Mar 15, 00:14
FIFA president Gianni Infantino 'wants to hold World Cup every three years'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino reportedly wants to hold the World Cup every three years following the success of the Qatar 2022 tournament.
Dec 20, 16:38
FIFA announces new 32-team Club World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino announces that a new 32-team Club World Cup is set to launch in 2025, and would take place every four years.
Dec 16, 19:17
FA confirm England will not wear OneLove armband at World Cup
England and six other national teams will not wear the OneLove armband at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar amid the threat of sporting sanctions from FIFA.
Nov 21, 11:29
FIFA president Gianni Infantino accuses West of "hypocrisy" over World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino accuses the West of "hypocrisy" in an impassioned defence of the 2022 World Cup amid concerns over Qatar's alleged human rights abuses.
Nov 19, 17:48
Gianni Infantino to remain in charge of FIFA for four more years
Gianni Infantino will remain as FIFA president for four more years after he was re-elected unopposed, taking the governing body through to the 2026 World Cup.
Nov 17, 20:05
FAW official says 'the time is right' for UK and Ireland bid to host World Cup
A feasibility study is currently being held over whether to go ahead with an attempt to stage the 2030 tournament.
Sep 27, 14:25
Jurgen Klopp demands Government solution to club-versus-country row with Brazil
Liverpool pair Alisson Becker and Fabinho are among eight Premier League players included in Brazil's squad for World Cup qualifiers in October.
Sep 24, 22:30
Aleksander Ceferin opposed to shortening gap between World Cups to two years
FIFA is currently conducting a study into shortening the gap between the men's and women's finals.
Sep 6, 15:34
Ireland boss Stephen Kenny would prefer to have all his players vaccinated
Ireland lost eight players to coronavirus protocols in October last year.
Aug 26, 15:55
Gianni Infantino seeks Boris Johnson backing for international break exemptions
The FIFA president wants the Prime Minister to allow players due to play in red list countries to avoid quarantine when they return to the UK.
Aug 25, 15:27
Seized money returned to governing bodies for the good of the game
The cash has been taken from the bank accounts of former officials who were prosecuted for corruption.
Aug 24, 20:28
Javier Tebas: 'Gianni Infantino backed Super League to help new Club World Cup'
Gianni Infantino has denied colluding with the breakaway clubs.
May 27, 15:27
Richard Masters: 'There must be a rebalancing of European football'
The Premier League boss was speaking at the Club Advisory Platform of the European Leagues which discussed the failed European Super League.
May 27, 11:02
FIFA president Gianni Infantino denies role in European Super League talks
LaLiga president Javier Tebas is convinced FIFA president Gianni Infantino played a role in ESL discussions.
May 21, 19:47
Sue Campbell: 'Player needs must be at centre of changes to international schedule'
A feasibility study on the impact of playing the men's and women's World Cups every two years could be given the green light on Friday.
May 19, 14:04
FIFA bidding process for 2030 World Cup will be "bullet-proof"
A feasibility study is under way over whether to launch such a bid to host the centenary finals.
Mar 19, 19:51
A look back at how sport reacted to the coronavirus pandemic on March 13, 2020
The sporting world was hit by a whole host of postponements, cancellations and suspensions.
Mar 12, 08:48
UEFA able to implement new handball rule for Euro 2020
IFAB announced on Friday that accidental handball in the build-up to a goal was no longer an offence.
Mar 5, 18:31
Pep Guardiola prepared to stop Man City internationals from leaving
Under current coronavirus guidelines, arrivals from red-list travel-ban countries are subject to 10 days' hotel confinement.
Mar 5, 16:16
Laura McAllister believes FIFA is improving under Gianni Infantino
McAllister is standing for election as UEFA's female member of the FIFA Council next month.
Mar 2, 09:59
Gianni Infantino denies claims saying he told female referees to ignore delegate
The FIFA president said he simply offered his congratulations to the duo during the Club World Cup medal ceremony.
Feb 15, 17:38
Javier Tebas demands clarity on FIFA role in European Super League talks
The LaLiga chief says FIFA's president must make it 'very clear' what the governing body's position is on a European Super League.
Feb 1, 15:00
The big talking points surrounding the proposed European Super League
Documents outlining the format for the controversial new competition have been published.
Jan 22, 11:40
European Commission backs opposition to European Super League
Players have been warned they would be barred from future World Cups were they to play in a breakaway league.
Jan 21, 22:31
FIFA threaten World Cup suspension for players involved in breakaway European Super League
Reports of a breakaway league made of Europe's top clubs resurfaced last year.
Jan 21, 11:59
FIFA responds to call for investigation into Gianni Infantino's private jet use
The governing body called the statement issued by Stefan Keller "malicious and defamatory".
Dec 10, 20:12
Swiss special prosecutor calls for investigation into Gianni Infantino
Gianni Infantino is accused of "criminally reprehensible behaviour" in relation to the flight.
Dec 10, 16:24
Gianni Infantino launches strong defence of VAR
The technology has a number of high-profile detractors.
Dec 4, 18:01
