Category: Olympics

FIFA wants to let teams use 5 substitutes to aid players after pandemic shutdown

Post author By Contributors
Post date April 27, 2020

With soccer facing a congested slate of games after players have been idle during the coronavirus pandemic, FIFA is supporting a major rule change

Tags Coronavirus, featured, FIFA

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FIFA says support of women’s soccer will continue despite COVID-19 budget strain

Post author By Contributors
Post date April 21, 2020

FIFA said it is assessing the financial impact the pandemic is having on soccer worldwide, including the women’s game, and exploring ways to provide assistance

Tags 2021 Olympics, Coronavirus, featured, FIFA, NWSL, USWNT

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FIFPRO concerned about players’ mental health with soccer shut down

Post author By Contributors
Post date April 21, 2020

The global union for soccer players has found its members are struggling with increased levels of anxiety and depression during the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down most leagues.

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MLS says it will not resume play in mid-May as planned, will likely restart without fans

Post author By Julia Poe
Post date April 14, 2020

An update on the future for MLS, plus a FIFA leader who believes international soccer won’t return until 2021 and a creative way Bundesliga fans are showing support.