Spanish champions, Barcelona, have been given a 14-month transfer ban by Fifa for breaking rules on signing international players under 18.The Catalan club cannot buy or sell players until the summer of 2015, after the world governing body imposed a transfer ban for the next two windows.They have also been fined 450,000 Swiss Francs (£305,000).The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has been sanctioned by Fifa for the same breaches.Barcelona is hoping to sign a new goalkeeper at the end of the season, with the long-serving Victor Valdes leaving the Nou Camp at
Fifa is considering a worldwide suspension for sacked West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka after a request by the Football Association.Anelka with a five-match ban after the 35-year-old made the 'quenelle gesture' in December.WBA dismissed the player for gross misconduct on Friday, after he claimed to have quit the club on social media."The FA has requested the extension of the sanction to have worldwide effect," a Fifa spokesperson told BBC Sport."We are currently analysing the information and documentation at our disposal."The FA’s decision to pursue a globalban for Anelka, in an attempt to ensure his suspension will be served should he transfer to a foreign club, comes after a protracted disciplinary process.In January, Anelka denied an FA charge relating to his
International rule-making body for soccer lifts ban on kippot, hijab, turbans, after 2-year trial period.A FIFA panel known as the International Football Association Board made the decision, extending a two-year trial period during which hijabs were permitted. Turbans will also be allowed.The decision on head coverings follows extra trials after a July 2012 decision to approve scarves worn by
