The CEO of Football Australia says they are seriously considering a bid for the 2034 FIFA men’s World Cup following the wild success of the women’s tournament the past month. Reaching unprecedented public interest, the Matildas captured the hearts of Australia with their run to the semi-finals. And although they missed out on bronze with…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has broken his silence on the controversial ‘Kissgate’ scandal involving Spanish football federation boss Luis Rubiales. The FIFA boss took to social media to slam the actions of Rubiales, who kissed Spanish women’s football star Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy presentation. Infantino said the…
FIFA has suspended Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales from office while its disciplinary committee investigates his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final, which included kissing a player without her consent. FIFA said Rubiales is removed from duties for 90 days “pending the disciplinary proceedings opened” against him Thursday. Rubiales refused to resign from…