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Culture / 13 weeks ago

The European football fixtures FIFA and UEFA won’t allow

Football may be a global language, but the sport cannot escape geopolitics. A map created by The World in Maps shows four sets of European fixtures that UEFA and FIFA refuse to stage because longstanding territorial disputes or active wars would make those games flashpoints for unrest. They include matches between Ukraine and Russia, Spain and Gibraltar, Armenia and Azerbaijan, and Kosovo against Serbia, Bosnia‑Herzegovina or Russia.

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World / 17 weeks ago

Countries that have won the FIFA Club World Cup

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup concluded with Chelsea's triumph over Paris Saint-Germain with a commanding 3–0 win in the final held on July 13. Rising star Cole Palmer scored two goals, while João Pedro added a third, sealing Chelsea’s dominance and their place in international club football history.

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Maps / 1 year ago

Football matches banned by FIFA over the years

Football is celebrated worldwide for its ability to bring people together, with millions of fans enjoying the excitement of the sport. However, geopolitical tensions and external factors have sometimes overshadowed the game, resulting in the cancellation of specific fixtures to ensure peace among fans and nations.

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