MAIN FIAT UNIONS DISMISS RONALDO STRIKE AS STUNT

MILAN: Unions representing the majority of workers at Fiat Chrysler in Italy rejected a strike called by an independent labour group in protest against the 100m euro spent by Italy’s Juventus to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. The USB union, which represents only a small number of workers, called a strike at Fiat Chrysler’s Melfi plant in southern Italy. The bigger unions criticised USB’S move as “mere advertising”.

Fifa confirms no positive dope tests in World Cup

MOSCOW: Fifa announced that there have been no positive doping tests during the World Cup, while also confirming that disciplinary proceedings have started against England for “possible discriminatory” chanting. Since January, a total of 2,037 tests have been conducted, with every participating player at Russia tested in unannounced controls before the event and again during the tournament.

Broadcasters asked to stop focusing on ‘hot women’

MOSCOW: In a step aimed at curbing the prevalent sexism in football, Fifa has launched a crackdown on broadcasters asking them to avoid focusing on ‘hot women’ during matches. According to Fifa diversity boss, Federico Addiechi, the step was necessary after many cases of sexism were reported during the ongoing World Cup in Russia.

FIFA fines Sweden, Croatia over equipment rule breach

MOSCOW: Sweden and Croatia were fined 50,000 Swiss francs each by FIFA for breaches by some of their players of the global soccer body’s marketing and media regulations regarding equipment. The Swedish FA had confirmed it received the sanction about its kit and socks.