Mykhailo Mudryk Cleared for Football Return After CAS Partially Upholds Doping Ban Appeal

Mykhailo Mudryk Cleared for Football Return After CAS Partially Upholds Doping Ban Appeal

The FA did not reveal any information about the case because its anti-doping procedures are treated as highly confidential. However, the Cas decision confirms that Mudryk tested positive for meldonium, a substance that may improve breathing capacity and endurance, during an out-of-competition test while representing Ukraine in October 2024. According to Cas, the sample contained […]

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UEFA Boycott: Women's Football Could Be the First Victim of FIFA's Plans

UEFA Boycott: Women’s Football Could Be the First Victim of FIFA’s Plans

Fifa and Infantino are seeking to establish a commercial subsidiary responsible for managing major competitions, including the World Cups, with outside investors permitted to acquire shares. The organisation said it would allow external parties to make minority investments without gaining control of the proposed company, Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE). Infantino has given football associations until […]

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FIFA Insists ‘Football Is Not for Sale’ as It Pushes Ahead With Controversial World Cup Investment Plan

FIFA Insists ‘Football Is Not for Sale’ as It Pushes Ahead With Controversial World Cup Investment Plan

Fifa plans to establish a commercial subsidiary responsible for managing its leading competitions, including the World Cups, while allowing outside investors to acquire shares in the business. The organisation said it would allow external parties to make minority investments without gaining controlling authority in the new company, named Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE). Fifa stated on […]

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FIFA’s Growth Plan Unveiled: More Tournaments, Greater Debt, but Women’s Football Left Out

FIFA’s Growth Plan Unveiled: More Tournaments, Greater Debt, but Women’s Football Left Out

The proposal presented to members regarding the sale of the World Cup’s commercial rights says future financial expansion would rely on organizing additional competitions, increasing ticket prices and using debt-based funding. A 25-page presentation called “Fifa Forward Enterprise Member Materials” outlines plans to establish a separate company responsible for Fifa’s commercial activities. Under the proposal, […]

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Giants Awaken: Dortmund Bring Star Power to Their Climb Through the Leagues | Women's Football

Giants Awaken: Dortmund Bring Star Power to Their Climb Through the Leagues | Women’s Football

Based in Austria for a pre-season training camp, Borussia Dortmund’s women’s players and staff are preparing another push for promotion to the 2. Bundesliga after narrowly falling short during last season’s swift ascent. Dortmund ended the campaign only two points behind the leaders and missed a spot in the regional playoffs despite recording a remarkable […]

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