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Cristiano Ronaldo win Ballon d’Or 2016 ahead of Lionel Messi & Antoine Griezmann!

Portugal international and Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the 2016 Ballon d’Or at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid tonight, the fourth time he has won the coveted trophy. Cristiano Ronaldo finished ahead of five time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi (Argentina/FC Barcelona) and Antoine Griezmann (France/Atletico Madrid). CR7 …

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Three nominees for the inaugural FIFA Fan Award revealed!

The three nominees for the inaugural FIFA Fan Award have been revealed, and voting to decide the winner has now opened. The remarkable fan moments, chosen by a star-studded panel comprising Gabriel Batistuta, Zvonimir Boban, Marta and Vladimir Petkovic, are outstanding celebratory gestures from three very different settings. Supporters from …

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FIFA’s Independent Ethics Committee bans football officials!

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee chaired by Hans‑Joachim Eckert has banned Mr Kirsten Nematandani, former president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Mr Jonathan Musavengana, former official of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA), and Mr Banna Tchanile, former coach of the Togo national team, from all …

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Alex Scott’s inspiring journey to PNG & 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup!

Travelling to the opposite side of the world, visiting Papua New Guinea to promote the power of women’s football, turned out to be an emotional ride for England international and FIFA legend Alex Scott. Journeying to Oceania to coincide with the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Papua New …

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Video Assistant Referees to be tested at 2016 FIFA Club World Cup in Japan!

An important piece of history will be made at the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup from December 8‑18 in Yokohama and Osaka, Japan with video assistance being used to support referees with “match-changing” decisions for the first time in a FIFA competition. “This represents a big step forward in terms …

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CAS confirms former FIFA president Blatter’s six years suspension!

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed the appeal of Joseph S. Blatter. As a consequence, the decision rendered by the FIFA Appeal Committee (FIFA AC) on February 16, 2016 remains in force and Mr Blatter remains banned from taking part in any football-related activity at national and …

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