On Wednesday in Spain, Senegal goalkeeper Cheikh Sarr was handed a two-match ban after being sent off for confronting an opposing fan who had hurled racist abuse at him.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Wednesday that elections to find a new president to replace the disgraced Luis Rubiales will take place on 6 May, according to AFP and to Spanish media.

Former Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales arrived on a flight from the Dominican Republic and, without disembarking, was approached by the Guardia Civil and taken to Madrid's Tres Cantos barracks, according to Spanish media.

Spain, Portugal and Morocco are set to host the 2030 World Cup, with the African nation determined not to be left behind in the race to host the final. A new 115,000-seater stadium and problems at the Spanish Federation could see the Bernabeu or Camp Nou overturned as venues.

Arsenal Norwegian midfielder Frida Maanum is in a "stable condition" after collapsing during Islington's Women's League Cup final victory over Chelsea on Sunday.

New incidents of racism in LaLiga and in a third division match in Spain. Both appalling incidents came just days after the friendly between the Spanish and Brazilian national teams, where the attitude of some fans abusing Vinicius was also racist.

They beat Al Shabab 3-2 at the Kingdom Arena in a 16-team knockout tournament. Eight teams were drawn from the Premier League and eight from the First Division. Ibtisam Jraidi was the tournament's top scorer with 14 goals, while Al Ahli's Alice Kusi was named best player.

First the former president of the national association was sentenced to life imprisonment, now the former coach of the national team from 2020 to 2021 is accused of fraudulently paying and receiving money fraudulently and fixing matches. Li Tie pleaded guilty last Wednesday.

Spanish prosecutors have asked for a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for former Spanish football president Luis Rubiales, who is on trial for forcibly kissing Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips after winning the Women's World Cup.

The former head of Chinese football has been sentenced to life in prison for taking millions of dollars in bribes during his time at the helm of the country's game.

'Gabigol' was banned for two years for attempting to cheat a doping control after being found guilty by the World Anti-Doping Court and given a two-year ban.

Brazilian international Dani Alves has been released on bail after paying EUR1 million, having spent 14 months in preventive detention following his recent conviction for rape and four-and-a-half years in prison.

The World football's governing body announced at the weekend that the return match in North Korea on 26 March "will not be played and will not be rescheduled". If this is confirmed, FIFA will award Japan a 3-0 win, which would take them straight through to the third round.

UEFA has reached a settlement with the Liverpool fans who claimed physical and psychological injuries at the 2022 Champions League final in Paris, the European governing body announced on Friday.

Brazilian football has broken its silence over the rape convictions of Robinho and Alves, with men's national team coach Dorival Junior condemning the players' actions despite their long-standing relationship.