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Tag: International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
Iranian Soccer Star’s Sister Wants Women to Be Allowed at His Matches
For four decades, Iran has prohibited female fans from buying tickets and attending men’s matches. FIFA wants the ban lifted.
A 13-0 World Cup Rout? Thailand Is as Proud as Ever
The women’s loss to the United States produced the most lopsided score in World Cup history. But soccer fans in Thailand say they were just happy their team was there.
Afghanistan Moves to Arrest Soccer Chief on Sexual Abuse Charges
The Afghan authorities issued a warrant for Keramuddin Keram, a powerful former warlord, a day after FIFA barred him for life and fined him about $1 million.
FIFA Bars Afghan Soccer Chief for Life After Sexual Assault Accusations
Soccer’s governing body said Keramuddin Keram had been found guilty “of having abused his position and sexually abused various female players, in violation of the FIFA Code of Ethics.”
A #MeToo Wave Hits Global Soccer as the Women’s World Cup Begins
Allegations of sexual misconduct against influential men have been made in several countries and include an accusation against a top-ranking official in world soccer’s governing body.
A Fire Killed 10 Boys in Brazil, and Exposed the Underbelly of the Soccer Business
Young players with dreams of glory think elite training programs lead to riches. They do. Just rarely for them.
Players Say Soccer Chief Sexually Abused Them for Years. He May Still Win.
Some women who accused the head of the Afghan soccer federation of assaulting them are now being threatened into withdrawing charges, a leading player says.
Soccer Player’s Detention Poses ‘Historic Test’ for Global Sports
The fate of a Bahraini soccer player jailed in Thailand has raised questions about the power of sports to protect its players.
Afghanistan Suspends Five Soccer Officials in Sex Abuse Scandal
The head of the country’s soccer federation, a coach and three administrators were relieved of their duties as authorities investigate accusations of sexual abuse of female players