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IOC rejects Infantino complaint over alleged Trump support after ethics review
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IOC rejects Infantino complaint over alleged Trump support after ethics review

A human rights organization filed a complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for violating the rules on political neutrality. The complaint has now been rejected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Luis de la Fuente slams Argentina after World Cup final incident: Unacceptable
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Luis de la Fuente slams Argentina after World Cup final incident: Unacceptable

Argentina's Leandro Paredes grabbed Spaniard Eric Garcia by the throat and sent another into the dugout. The aftermath of the World Cup final has drawn a reaction from Spain's national team coach Luis de la Fuente
Norway’s football chief criticizes FIFA over Balogun ban reversal: Should never have happened
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Norway’s football chief criticizes FIFA over Balogun ban reversal: Should never have happened

Norwegian Football Association (NFF) president Lise Klaveness is preparing a complaint to FIFA's ethics committee over the lifting of Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban. "First of all, it should never have happened," Klaveness told The Times
World Cup could expand to 64 teams, but logistical nightmare looms
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World Cup could expand to 64 teams, but logistical nightmare looms

The World Cup could be expanded again - from 48 teams to 64 in the next tournament. There are pros and cons to the arrangement, says Expressen football columnist Noa Bachner
Trump wants FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to lead the UN
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Trump wants FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to lead the UN

US President Donald Trump reportedly hopes FIFA President Gianni Infantino will change jobs. According to reports, Trump wants to see Infantino as the new Secretary-General of the United Nations
La Liga chief Javier Tebas says Gianni Infantino should step down over FIFA expansion plans
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La Liga chief Javier Tebas says Gianni Infantino should step down over FIFA expansion plans

Spanish football league La Liga president Javier Tebas has slammed FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino over the World Cup. His time is over, Tebas tells Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport
Messi sets three World Cup records as Mbappé becomes all-time top scorer
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Messi sets three World Cup records as Mbappé becomes all-time top scorer

Despite losing the final to Spain, Lionel Messi can be happy that he set three new records during the tournament. When FIFA lists the records broken, the Argentine tops them all
New Jersey politician seeks to block FIFA’s sale of World Cup grass, calls it illegal
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New Jersey politician seeks to block FIFA’s sale of World Cup grass, calls it illegal

FIFA has started selling off parts of the grass at the World Cup finals stadium in New Jersey. Now a local politician wants to stop the sale
Rodrigo De Paul hits back at baseless conspiracy theories over Argentina’s World Cup run
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Rodrigo De Paul hits back at baseless conspiracy theories over Argentina’s World Cup run

During the World Cup, there has been speculation about whether Argentina was favored by the referees and FIFA. Now midfielder Rodrigo De Paul is pushing back against the conspiracy theories
UEFA boycotts World Cup final in protest against FIFA, reports say
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UEFA boycotts World Cup final in protest against FIFA, reports say

The European Football Association (UEFA) boycotted the World Cup final in protest against the International Football Association Federation (FIFA), several British newspapers reported.
Bryson DeChambeau reportedly wanted to call Donald Trump after British Open penalty strokes
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Bryson DeChambeau reportedly wanted to call Donald Trump after British Open penalty strokes

When American golfer Bryson DeChambeau was given two penalty strokes at the British Open, he reportedly wanted to seek help from US President Donald Trump, according to reports.
Norway climbs 12 places in FIFA world rankings after World Cup run
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Norway climbs 12 places in FIFA world rankings after World Cup run

After winning the World Cup, Spain are the new number one in the world rankings, and Argentina is second. Norway climbs twelve places
What happened at the 2026 World Cup: from visa row to Trump phone call and Norway's run to the quarter-finals
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What happened at the 2026 World Cup: from visa row to Trump phone call and Norway's run to the quarter-finals

A top referee who was not allowed into the United States, a Norwegian national team that made it all the way to the quarterfinals and the day Donald Trump made a famous phone call to FIFA. This happened during the six intense weeks of the World Cup
Trump says US should bid again for World Cup as soon as possible
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Trump says US should bid again for World Cup as soon as possible

President Donald Trump, 80, thinks the World Cup in the United States has been "fantastic. " He would like to see the tournament return
Infantino logged more than 95,000 kilometers in the air during World Cup, AP says
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Infantino logged more than 95,000 kilometers in the air during World Cup, AP says

More than 100 hours in the air and over 95,000 kilometers. That is FIFA President Gianni Infantino's record during the World Cup, according to an analysis by the AP news agency
Post Malone, Tom Cruise and Nicole Scherzinger set for star-studded World Cup final show in New Jersey
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Post Malone, Tom Cruise and Nicole Scherzinger set for star-studded World Cup final show in New Jersey

A star-studded event featuring Post Malone, Tom Cruise and Nicole Scherzinger, among others, is expected before Sunday's World Cup final, which will also feature a halftime show.
Messi and Yamal face off as football’s commercial power grows
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Messi and Yamal face off as football’s commercial power grows

Soccer stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal earn a lot of money both on and off the pitch. Tomorrow they will meet in the World Cup final in the United States, where a win could mean more than just a medal
Infantino says World Cup was incredible success thanks to Trump
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Infantino says World Cup was incredible success thanks to Trump

FIFA President Gianni Infantino took the opportunity ahead of the final World Cup matches to pay tribute to US President Donald Trump. “The American dream, Mr
Why conspiracy theories flourish during the World Cup
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Why conspiracy theories flourish during the World Cup

Low trust in FIFA combined with supporters' high emotional state. That can make the World Cup a breeding ground for conspiracy theories
Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee World Cup final between Spain and Argentina after emotional reaction
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Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee World Cup final between Spain and Argentina after emotional reaction

Slovenian Slavko Vinčić, 46, will referee the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday.
Confirmed: Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday
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Confirmed: Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday

The White House confirms that US President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final on Sunday, which will be played between Spain and Argentina.
TV4 to show most of World Cup final halftime show, but not all on TV air
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TV4 to show most of World Cup final halftime show, but not all on TV air

For the first time, there will be a half-time show in the World Cup final in football. But not everything will be shown on TV4
Post Malone to headline World Cup final closing ceremony, FIFA says
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Post Malone to headline World Cup final closing ceremony, FIFA says

American artist Post Malone will be the headliner during the closing ceremony of the World Cup final.
Starmer backs FIFA probe after Argentina’s banned Falklands banner
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Starmer backs FIFA probe after Argentina’s banned Falklands banner

Argentina's players celebrated their World Cup semi-final win over England with a banned banner. The team is now at risk of being punished by FIFA
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