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# fifa - Wednesday 15 November, 2017
Ex-Argentine football official takes his own life hours after corruption accusations in Fifa trial
Jorge Delhon allegedly received millions of dollars in bribes in exchange for TV rights to broadcast matches.
# fifa - Saturday 11 November, 2017
'I had Sepp Blatter grab my ass': Hope Solo accuses ex-Fifa boss of sexual assault
The former United States goalkeeper alleges the incident took place at the Ballon d’Or award in January 2013.
# fifa - Tuesday 7 November, 2017
England warned over paper planes in latest Fifa clamp-down
FIFA has punished five nations in Central and South America following homophobic chants in recent World Cup qualifiers.
# fifa - Monday 30 October, 2017
Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales request permission to wear poppies
The four nations were fined by Fifa in 2016 for displaying poppies on their shirts.
# fifa - Monday 23 October, 2017
Who should be crowned the world's best footballer at the Fifa Awards ceremony tonight?
Cristiano Ronaldo is favourite to beat Lionel Messi and Neymar to the prize.
# fifa - Friday 13 October, 2017
How a €7m Italian mansion is at the centre of bribery scandal involving PSG's owner
Nasser al-Khelaifi and Jerome Valcke are under investigation by Swiss prosecutors.
Good news for Ireland as no action will be taken against Robbie Brady for alleged 'headbutt'
The Burnley winger is now free to play for the Boys in Green in next month’s play-offs.
# fifa - Thursday 12 October, 2017
Criminal proceedings opened against PSG president Al-Khelaifi in World Cup bribery case
Nasser Al-Khelaifi will be investigated as part of criminal proceedings brought by the Swiss attorney general’s office.
# fifa - Tuesday 10 October, 2017
Fifa investigating Robbie Brady's alleged 'headbutt' on Wales captain Ashley Williams
The Ireland wide man was involved in an incident during last night’s qualifier and could potentially miss the play-off if found guilty.
# fifa - Monday 25 September, 2017
From The42 
Fifa scraps ban of poppies on football shirts
The organisation’s initial stance was based on a strict interpretation of its laws.
# fifa - Friday 22 September, 2017
The usual suspects: Messi, Neymar and Ronaldo to battle it out for Fifa award
The Portuguese claimed the prize in 2016 and is the favourite again this year.
# fifa - Wednesday 20 September, 2017
Chelsea are being investigated by Fifa over their recruitment of young players
World football’s governing body has opened an inquiry into the Blues’ youth transfer policy.
# fifa - Wednesday 13 September, 2017
Chelsea striker Batshuayi unhappy with Fifa 18 rating
The Blues forward is less than pleased with his new score.
# fifa - Tuesday 12 September, 2017
England players urged not to use public Wi-Fi at Russia 2018 due to fears tactics will be hacked
Fifa are aware of The FA’s concerns, but insist they cannot offer computer advice.
# fifa - Friday 8 September, 2017
Fifa opens proceedings against Dele Alli over middle finger gesture
TV pictures show the England player making the gesture in a World Cup qualifier on Monday night.
# fifa - Wednesday 6 September, 2017
Ireland's task of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup just got even more difficult
Fifa have confirmed in a statement that the rankings for the play-offs will be seeded.
# fifa - Thursday 27 July, 2017
Good news for O'Neill and McClean as Fifa decide against handing out bans
World football’s governing body will not punish the Ireland pair for their comments made about referee David Fernández Borbalán.
Suspended Spanish football president resigns as vice president of Fifa and Uefa amid corruption investigation
Angel Maria Villar had been head of the Spanish football federation for almost three decades before he was suspended following his arrest last Tuesday.
# fifa - Tuesday 27 June, 2017
Fifa discloses damaging Qatar World Cup bid report
The decision comes after German publication Bild obtained what it said was a leaked copy of the findings.
$2m sent to child of Fifa member before 2022 World Cup awarded - report
The German daily Bild is publishing allegations from American independent investigator Michael Garcia.
# fifa - Sunday 25 June, 2017
Russia slams report of doping probe into World Cup squad
The Mail on Sunday reports that a number of players are under investigation from FIFA.
# fifa - Thursday 22 June, 2017
World Cup in Russia will be safe vows sports minister
The man in charge of sport for Russia’s Tatarstan region says there is no sign that the 2018 World Cup will be met with major problems.
# fifa - Monday 19 June, 2017
Ousted Fifa ethics heads were investigating Gianni Infantino - reports
The investigation stemmed from evidence provided by African representatives, a source said.
# fifa - Wednesday 14 June, 2017
Confederations Cup games in Russia can be abandoned via anti-discrimination measures
The tournament kicks off this weekend Saint Petersburg.
# fifa - Monday 5 June, 2017
It's crunch time at the Under-20 World Cup so here's what you need to know
England have reached the final four of the tournament for the first time since 1993.
As Middle East is hit with massive political instability, Qatar's 2022 World Cup is in jeopardy
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and Yemen were among those to cut diplomatic ties with the country.
Why our love of football makes its betrayal by Fifa so hurtful
In his latest book, The Fall of the House of Fifa, David Conn shows that not everything is black and white at the top of world football.
# fifa - Thursday 11 May, 2017
Revealed: Cristiano Ronaldo’s worth and how much it costs to ‘rent’ the Real Madrid star
The four-time Ballon d’Or winner is the latest subject of information released by those behind the Football Leaks: The Dirty Business of Football book.
Infantino channels Trump as he bemoans 'fake news' about Fifa
The new president’s critics say the governing body has not changed since Sepp Blatter’s departure.
# fifa - Tuesday 9 May, 2017
Fury after Fifa agrees to replace Blatter ethics judge
The decision prompted a response that his removal was “politically motivated”
# fifa - Friday 5 May, 2017
Argentina World Cup hopes boosted as Messi gets four-game ban quashed
Fifa have decided to keep the game’s biggest star in with a chance of playing in their biggest tournament.
# fifa - Monday 10 April, 2017
US, Mexico and Canada join forces in bid to become first three-way co-hosts of World Cup
Each country would host 10 games each.
# fifa - Thursday 6 April, 2017
Ireland slip two places in latest Fifa rankings as Brazil return to top spot
Martin O’Neill’s side are down to 26th in the latest rankings released this morning.
# fifa - Thursday 30 March, 2017
Argentina crisis: Messi ban, humiliating defeat and World Cup qualification in doubt
The country could miss the biggest event in international football for the first time since 1970.
# fifa - Monday 27 March, 2017
Fifa to pay Seamus Coleman's salary during rehab
The Everton and Ireland defender is set for a long spell on the sidelines after breaking his leg against Wales.
# fifa - Monday 20 March, 2017
Fifa ban referee for life after controversial penalty decision in World Cup qualifier
The Ghanaian official has been found guilty of match fixing.
# fifa - Thursday 9 March, 2017
Ireland climb a place in latest Fifa world rankings
Meanwhile, Northern Ireland remain unchanged in 35th, as do Wales (12th) and Scotland (67th).
# fifa - Thursday 9 February, 2017
Ireland's chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup will improve if Uefa get their way
European football’s governing body will ask for 16 places at the tournament.
# fifa - Thursday 19 January, 2017
'Immeasurable bulls**t' - Ligue 1 coach destroys Van Basten's offside plan
Rennes coach Christian Gourcuff has questioned the Dutch legend in the strongest terms.
Fifa considering penalty shootouts with a difference for 2026 World Cup group games
Technical Director Marco van Basten has admitted US-style format may be introduced.
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Poll: Will you take up a new hobby over the next few weeks?
LAST WEEK, TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar announced further restrictions for a two-week period until Easter Sunday, 12 April.
Everybody in Ireland has been told to stay at home for two weeks, except essential workers travelling to work and other exceptions.
People who do leave their homes for exercise will be required to stay within a 2km radius.
Shielding or cocooning has also be introduced for all of those over 70 years of age and specific categories of people who are extremely vulnerable to Covid-19.
With everyone being asked to stay at home, people may find themselves with a lot more free time on their hands than usual.
So, today we want to know: Will you take up a new hobby over the next few weeks?
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