February 27, 2016
Divided loyalties in Iran
Footballers in Iran have a novel way of avoiding conscription: join a miliatary club.
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February 26, 2016
Infantino elected new Fifa president
Gianni Infantino has been elected president of Fifa, defeating his closest rival Sheikh Salman after a second ballot in Zurich.
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February 26, 2016
Images of the week: Feb 22-25
Champions League, Europa League and Libertadores Cup ties are among the selected pictures in our Images of the week.
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February 26, 2016
Fifa takes giant step towards brighter future by endorsing reform package
Greater transparency and equality promised as Fifa finally embraces reform.
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February 26, 2016
Another Fifa election and a wasted year
When looking to apportion blame for Fifa's wasted year, look no further than Sepp Blatter.
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February 26, 2016
Fifa election: what to expect
Five candidates will make their pitch to the Fifa congress.
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February 26, 2016
World Soccer 500 by league – infographic
Find out which league provides the most players for this year's World Soccer 500.
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February 26, 2016
World Soccer 500 by club – infographic
Which clubs provided the most players for this year's World Soccer 500.
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February 26, 2016
Photos of the Month – February 2016
The best football images from the past month, as selected by World Soccer.
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February 25, 2016
Sheikh Salman’s cunning plan to bypass Fifa reform
Sheikh Salman tells delegates that plans to diminish their existing powers can easily be overturned.
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February 25, 2016
Jerome Champagne makes a pitch for equality, but is anyone listening?
Without the support of a confederation, Jerome Champagne has the luxury of being able to speak his mind.
