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

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

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England women’s national team confirms Phil Neville’s departure in July 2021

Plus a look at the newest additions to Hope Solo’s family and how Houston Dynamo midfielder Darwin Cerén is getting his whole family involved in at-home workouts.

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FIFA provides $150 million to 211 members for COVID-19 relief

The measure will include an immediate payment of $500,000 to each national governing body.

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

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

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Orlando City coach Oscar Pareja: ‘The soccer world is not going to be the same’

The Lions manager believes the coronavirus pandemic will drastically change the way clubs around the world approach player acquisitions.

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

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.

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FIFA VP: Coronavirus may put international soccer matches on hold until 2021

A FIFA vice president says most international soccer might not be played until 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic travel restrictions and the need to give club competitions the chance to resume

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FIFA sees ‘duty’ to help as pandemic ravages soccer finances

Talks are underway about how the governing body’s support fund will be distributed

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FIFA expands Women’s World Cup to 32 teams in unanimous decision

The unanimous decision by the FIFA Council will go into effect in 2023, pushing back the host-selecting process.

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VAR prompts World Cup rule change: No yellow for goalkeeper encroachment on penalties

ON A BUS IN NORTHERN FRANCE — The strict enforcement of goalkeeper encroachment during the 2019 Women’s World Cup has prompted a mid-tournament rule change.  The International Football Association Board approved a request from FIFA to temporarily stop giving yellow cards to goalkeepers who take their foot off the goal line prior to a penalty […]