Women’s World Cup 2023 ticketing moves into second sales window
November 1 – After a short VISA pre-sale window for tickets to the Women’s World Cup 2023, FIFA has now opened up the sales window to all fans.
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Warner breaks silence on 2018 vote with a half-baked apology to England and Prince William
October 31 – Jack Warner, football’s most wanted man who is banned for life for corruption, has broken his silence over voting for Russia to stage the 2018 World Cup.
Colombia surprise US for place in U-17 WWC semis. Spain, Germany and Nigeria through
October 26 – Defending champions Spain will take on Germany in an all-European semi-final of the U-17 Women’s World Cup as Colombia play Nigeria in the other last-four encounter.
EBU saves FIFA’s blushes with 28-country deal for WWC2023, but Europe’s big markets still holding out
October 25 – While FIFA is demanding that broadcasters in Europe’s biggest TV markets in the UK, Germany, Italy, France and Spain massively increase their offers for broadcast rights to the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand, the world governing body has agreed a deal with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for 28 of the continent’s smaller TV territories.
Ukraine club calls for Qatar 2022 ban on Iran for supplying Russia’s ‘kamikaze’ drones
By Andrew Warshaw
October 25 – FIFA is coming under further pressure to kick Iran out of next month’s World Cup – this time because of its military support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Infantino lectures Europe’s ‘mysogynist’ broadcasters and demands more money for WWC2023
October 24 – FIFA president Gianni Infantino has reiterated that the world governing body will not accept low bids for the Women’s World Cup broadcast rights.
Oceania nations commit FIFA presidential votes to Infantino
October 21 – Barring a miracle, Gianni Infantino will retain his FIFA presidency in 2023 after a third confederation threw its weight behind his re-election. On Friday, the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) confirmed it will unanimously back Infantino.
FIFA leaving Blatter and Platini verdict appeal to Swiss prosecutors
October 21 – FIFA is not joining Swiss prosecutors in appealing to overturn last summer’s acquittals of former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and his UEFA counterpart Michel Platini on corruption charges, according to reports.
FIFA rejects major broadcaster bids for Women’s World Cup 2023 saying fees must be higher
October 21 – FIFA has rejected TV bids for next year’s Women’s World Cup for being too low, instead going back to the market urging broadcasters to invest more.
Swiss prosecutors, still seeking blood, appeal acquittals of Blatter and Platini
October 20 – In a seemingly never-ending saga, Swiss federal prosecutors have filed an appeal to overturn last summer’s acquittals of former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and his UEFA counterpart Michel Platini on corruption charges.
Tanzania break records as U-17 Women’s World Cup reaches quarter final stage
By Samindra Kunti in Mumbai
October 19 – Tanzania’s ‘Serengeti Girls’ created history by reaching the last eight of the U-17 World Cup, holding Canada to a 1-1 draw to secure a vital point in Group D. Spain, Colombia and Japan completed the quarter-final line-up.
Fun-loving penguin, Tazuni, unveiled as Women’s World Cup 2023 mascot
October 19 – Tazuni, described as a fun, football-loving penguin, is the Official Mascot of the Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.
FIFA+ gets tech and sponsor boost with Globant multi-year deal
October 17 – FIFA has agreed a multi-year agreement with digital consultant and software provider Globant who will become the Global Platform Supporter of FIFA+, FIFA’s newly launched streaming platform.
India’s U-17 women exit home World Cup finals after just two matches
By Samindra Kunti in Mumbai
October 17 – After shipping 11 goals in just two matches, India are once again out of their own U-17 World Cup. India’s U-17 women lost their second Group A match 3-0 to Morocco to exit the tournament early and leave question marks over the long-term development of the women’s game in India.
Former Venezuelan FA boss and cronies sanctioned for graft
October 14 – A former president of Venezuela’s football federation (VFV) has been banned by FIFA for five years and fined more than $410,000 after being found guilty of financial corruption.