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Iran negotiating to move World Cup matches to Mexico
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Iran negotiating to move World Cup matches to Mexico

Mehdi Taj, chairman of the Iran Football Association, claims the association is "negotiating with FIFA" to move the country's World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico.
Iran appeals to FIFA to move its World Cup matches to Mexico
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Iran appeals to FIFA to move its World Cup matches to Mexico

Iran has asked FIFA to consider allowing Iran to play its World Cup matches in Mexico instead of the United States, German DPA reports.
Iran's sports minister rules out World Cup participation this summer
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Iran's sports minister rules out World Cup participation this summer

Iran can participate in this summer's World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino says after receiving such an assurance from US President Donald Trump. Iran's sports minister, Ahmad Donyamali, disagrees
Iraqi players are determined - they want to postpone the decisive World Cup qualifiers
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Iraqi players are determined - they want to postpone the decisive World Cup qualifiers

Infantino proposes red card if players cover their mouths
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Infantino proposes red card if players cover their mouths

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to introduce red cards for players who cover their mouths.
Iran football federation chairman says country can't hope for World Cup
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Iran football federation chairman says country can't hope for World Cup

"There is still great uncertainty about whether Iran will participate in this summer's World Cup after the dramatic developments in the country. One thing that is certain is that after this attack we cannot be expected to be looking forward to the World Cup," Mehdi Taj, chairman of the Iranian Football Federation, said, according to the AP
How sports are affected by the Middle East conflict
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How sports are affected by the Middle East conflict

Qatar has canceled football matches and a tire supplier to Formula 1 has canceled tests in Bahrain. The conflict in the Middle East is affecting sports - and the big question many are asking is whether Iran will be in the World Cup in the United States this summer
FIFA monitoring developments after Iran attacks ahead of this summer's World Cup
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FIFA monitoring developments after Iran attacks ahead of this summer's World Cup

In light of developments in the Middle East, the international football federation FIFA has assured that "everyone will be safe" during this summer's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
The attack on Infantino: FIFA is a dictatorship
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The attack on Infantino: FIFA is a dictatorship

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has harshly criticized his successor, Gianni Infantino. "He rules like the Sun King (Louis XIV)," Blatter said in German newspaper Bild
World Cup concerns in Mexico after killing of cartel leader
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World Cup concerns in Mexico after killing of cartel leader

Violence following the killing of a cartel leader in Mexico is raising concerns ahead of this summer's World Cup, according to Mexican newspaper Récord. Playoff matches will be played in Guadalajara in just a month
FIFA begins cooperation with Trump's peace council
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FIFA begins cooperation with Trump's peace council

FIFA has begun working with US President Donald Trump's criticized "peace council," FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced in Washington.
Barca confirms leaving failed European Super League breakaway tournament
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Barca confirms leaving failed European Super League breakaway tournament

Spanish giants Barcelona have now confirmed that they are abandoning the failed Super League project.
Furious at Infantino: Participating in Putin's propaganda, says Sweden's sports minister
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Furious at Infantino: Participating in Putin's propaganda, says Sweden's sports minister

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says Russia should be allowed back into international football. The Swedish Football Association does not share that opinion - and Sweden's Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD) is furious
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter says fans should boycott the World Cup
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Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter says fans should boycott the World Cup

Fans should boycott the World Cup in the United States, said 89-year-old former FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
Infantino on Senegal's actions at Africa Cup of Nations final: Unacceptable
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Infantino on Senegal's actions at Africa Cup of Nations final: Unacceptable

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has slammed Senegal over the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final. "It is unacceptable," Infantino wrote on Instagram
Ticket rush for this summer's World Cup despite criticism
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Ticket rush for this summer's World Cup despite criticism

Despite criticism of sky-high prices and a campaign to boycott the event, interest in this summer's major football tournament is huge. More than 500 million ticket requests have already been received, according to FIFA
Hedvig Lindahl boycotts FIFA legends match ahead of 2027 World Cup
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Hedvig Lindahl boycotts FIFA legends match ahead of 2027 World Cup

Hedvig Lindahl has been invited by FIFA to a legends match in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the 2027 World Cup. However, the 189-cap national team goalkeeper is boycotting the match in protest against FIFA
Trump, heat, stars - the most important things about the World Cup
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Trump, heat, stars - the most important things about the World Cup

48 teams, three host countries, summer heat and the ultimate show of superstars. This summer's World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is the biggest football tournament to date
Iranian Football Federation chairman wants to stop Pride match during the World Cup
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Iranian Football Federation chairman wants to stop Pride match during the World Cup

The organizer of next year's six World Cup matches in Seattle designated one of them as a pride match. The chairman of the Iranian Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, opposes this
Football star Alexia Putella's life to be made into a film
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Football star Alexia Putella's life to be made into a film

A film is to be made based on the life of Spanish football star Alexia Putella, writes Marca.
This is how much the Swedish Football Association earns from World Cup games.
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This is how much the Swedish Football Association earns from World Cup games.

Just over 97 million kronor – that's the minimum the Swedish Football Association will earn if the men's national team manages to qualify for this summer's World Cup.
After criticism - lowers the price of World Cup tickets
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After criticism - lowers the price of World Cup tickets

The criticism of the expensive tickets for the World Cup had an effect. For the most loyal fans, some match tickets will now cost around 550 kronor – even for the World Cup final
Dembélé and Bonmatí world best – once again
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Dembélé and Bonmatí world best – once again

Frenchman Ousmane Dembélé and Spaniard Aitana Bonmatí received the Ballon d'Or last fall – the awards for the world's best footballers. Fifa did not want to be outdone
Wants to stop unreasonably expensive World Cup tickets
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Wants to stop unreasonably expensive World Cup tickets

Almost five times as expensive as last time, World Cup tickets. Now the European supporters group FSE wants FIFA to stop ticket sales due to unreasonable prices
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