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56 resultsfor “how have footballers' bodies changed over time”

World

Taller, faster, older: How top footballers' bodies have changed over 50 years

changed over 50 years Two historic goals in the Fifa Men's World Cup tell the story of a radical transformation in both football and the bodies of its elite players. Over a tense

BBC News4h ago
World

Another handball 'mess' - is it time to change law?

body. There was a deflection off the hip onto the arm, too, so would you expect this to be a penalty if it were a Forest defender? Absolutely not in the Premier League, but football

BBC NewsMay 17
World

What is happening with World Cup ticket prices?

Football's governing body was subpoenaed to answer allegations of "artificially inflating prices" and "misleading fans". The ticket buying process has been like a game of pin the tail on the donkey, one where

BBC NewsJun 4
World

Red card for players covering their mouths in World Cup matches

changes after a heated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final when Senegal’s team walked off the field. They left during stoppage time of the AFCON final in January when host nation Morocco was awarded

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 29
Politics

California questions FIFA’s possible violations in World Cup ticket sales

changed, the state’s attorney general said. The probe, which comes as supporters complain about the high prices of tickets for this year’s tournament, follows reports that football’s governing body sold tickets

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 14
World

Scotland fans book 20 school buses for games at ‘inaccessible’ US World Cup

football body’s expected $13bn revenue from 2023-26. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, has called on FIFA to cover the transportation costs to matches. But FIFA pushed back, arguing that no other

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 26
World

Which football rule changes will be implemented during the World Cup?

body for football has announced, weeks before the tournament starts on June 11. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) revealed on Sunday a number of changes to the laws of the game that will

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 1
Politics

The flag Iranians are not allowed to wave at the World Cup

change is the goal. We're here to show solidarity with the people of Iran," says Ms Rashidian. She says they are against "the mass killings of individuals protesting freely," referring to the anti-government

BBC NewsJun 9
Tech

Is the UK finally waking up to the power of video games?

Football Manager were made in Britain. But some in the industry would argue that, despite their cultural and economic contributions, games aren't placed on the same pedestal as other creative sectors. But could that

BBC NewsApr 16
World

Farewell to Salah, Liverpool's 'Egyptian king'

changes through his time at [Liverpool](/sport/football/teams/liverpool) has been his focus on becoming a more positive person and simply trying to smile more when things have not gone well. Such a shift came about after

BBC NewsMay 23
World

'I lost myself' - Bright on retirement, abuse and the future

time can take their toll, and turning 30 changed her perspective on life and her priorities. She could have carried on playing for Chelsea - or potentially elsewhere - but says it would not have felt right

BBC NewsApr 30
World

New rules abound - why VAR diving decision was wrong despite feeling right

times, football fans are grappling with rule changes that are, in some instances, leaving players, coaches, supporters and TV viewers a little bit confused. Here we break down some of those changes. ## Right outcome, wrong

BBC NewsJun 13
World

Staying up for the football? Here's how to survive a World Cup all-nighter

football fan who has no other commitments in life - or at least a very understanding family - could go for the **full** **American**. "Put yourself on North American timing for the duration of the World

BBC NewsJun 13
World

'I didn't know where DR Congo was': Latin Americans deported by US tell BBC of their shock

bodies are just adapting to Africa," Cubillos told the BBC shortly after arriving. They have now been in the same hotel for a month but say little has changed and they are still getting sick

BBC NewsMay 22
World

Three red cards for hair pulling in 2026 - is it time to change law?

change law? Figure caption, Ballard sent off as Wolves hold Sunderland to 1-1 draw **Handballs, offsides and the impact of video assistant referees (VAR) have been huge points of contention in recent years

BBC NewsMay 2
World

Serie A finish in chaos, worsened by clash with Italian Open tennis final

football is facing another embarrassment to add to the country’s failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. With just three days to go until the start of the penultimate round of Serie

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 14
World

Football awash with Guardiola exit talk as Man City plan for life without him

change and ambiguity over their manager's future will not derail their efforts to deliver success. ## City face 'tangible uncertainty' over Guardiola When Guardiola signed a new two-year contract in November 2024, the perceived

BBC NewsMay 2
Health

How can athletes play with ICDs, and what happens when it goes off?

football's governing body Fifa, and its European counterpart Uefa, allow players with ICDs to participate in their competitions, as does Germany's Bundesliga, where Eriksen spent the past season playing for Wolfsburg. The medical

BBC NewsJun 8
World

World Cup 2026 squad deadlines: Key dates, team lists, final announcements

Football FIFA Teams that have qualified for the World Cup 2026-1776671102](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-Football-FIFA-Teams-that-have-qualified-for-the-World-Cup-2026-1776671102.png?quality=80) ## What are the key dates for squad announcements before the World Cup? ### May 11: Preliminary squad list National teams must

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 8
World

World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, teams and start times

football this time? In the run-up to Thursday’s opening game, Al Jazeera has compiled the complete guide for everything you need to know about its teams, groups, format and schedule. ## What

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 11
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