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Fifa boss's Trump tribute: "Clear violation of rules"
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Fifa boss's Trump tribute: "Clear violation of rules"

"I think we should all support what he's doing because I think it looks pretty good," said FIFA president Gianni Infantino about Donald Trump on Wednesday. Words that are a "clear violation of the rules," claims a former head of FIFA's control body
Disturbed the Israeli national anthem – punished by Fifa
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Disturbed the Israeli national anthem – punished by Fifa

Norway and Italy have been fined by the International Football Association Board (FIFA) for fan incidents during World Cup qualifying matches against Israel in October.
FIFA to introduce peace prize – could go to Trump
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FIFA to introduce peace prize – could go to Trump

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is introducing its own peace prize. The first recipient of the award will be announced in a few weeks
Used seven unauthorized players – receives severe punishment
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Used seven unauthorized players – receives severe punishment

Malaysia's national football team is in trouble. The International Football Association Board (FIFA) has rejected an appeal after seven foreign-born players were banned for using fake documents for an international match
Sweden fined after booing in World Cup qualifiers
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Sweden fined after booing in World Cup qualifiers

Before the men's national football team's World Cup qualifying match at home against Switzerland, boos were heard during the Swiss national anthem. Now the Swedish Football Association has been fined 60,000 kronor by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) for "inappropriate behavior
Data: Real Madrid demands 40 billion from Uefa
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Data: Real Madrid demands 40 billion from Uefa

Real Madrid is demanding almost the equivalent of 40 billion kronor in compensation from the European Football Association (Uefa), the AFP news agency reports, citing sources. This after a Spanish court rejected an appeal from the association regarding the so-called super league in football
Real Madrid's demands: Request compensation from Uefa
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Real Madrid's demands: Request compensation from Uefa

Real Madrid will demand "significant" compensation from European football's governing body UEFA after a Spanish court rejected an appeal by the association regarding the so-called Super League.
USA, Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica Bid to Host 2031 Women's World Cup
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USA, Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica Bid to Host 2031 Women's World Cup

USA has joined together with Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica to get to host the women's World Championship 2031.
Fifa Considers Moving World Championship Matches After Trump Request
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Fifa Considers Moving World Championship Matches After Trump Request

USA's president Donald Trump wants to move World Championship matches for security reasons. Now he gets support from International Football Federation Fifa
Trump Claims Infantino Backs Moving World Championship Matches
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Trump Claims Infantino Backs Moving World Championship Matches

USA's president Donald Trump says he now has received support from Fifa boss Gianni Infantino to move World Championship matches for security reasons.
Security Tightens for Israel's World Cup Qualifiers Against Norway and Italy
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Security Tightens for Israel's World Cup Qualifiers Against Norway and Italy

Secret address, large protests and sparse spectator stands. This is what awaits Israel's national football team in upcoming World Championship qualifying matches against Norway and Italy
Barcelona vs Villarreal to be Played in USA Despite UEFA's Reluctance
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Barcelona vs Villarreal to be Played in USA Despite UEFA's Reluctance

For the first time, a match in the Spanish La Liga will be decided on foreign soil. The European Football Association has reluctantly agreed to let Barcelona–Villarreal be played in the USA just before Christmas
Why Saudi Arabia Seeks to Acquire Gaming Giant EA
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Why Saudi Arabia Seeks to Acquire Gaming Giant EA

”Battlefield” creators Dice in Stockholm will become Saudi if the historic acquisition of gaming giant EA goes through. Financially, it's a bad deal for the Saudi investors, according to industry analyst and researcher Joost van Dreunen
Olof Lundh: No Spotify-Like Solution for Sports Streaming
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Olof Lundh: No Spotify-Like Solution for Sports Streaming

To punish sports fans who watch illegal ip-tv will be difficult, but more should understand that it can harm their favorite team. This is the opinion of sports journalist Olof Lundh, who has just written a book about the battle for sports-tv
Turkey Calls for Israel's Suspension from International Football
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Turkey Calls for Israel's Suspension from International Football

The Turkish Football Association demands that Israel be suspended from international play and calls the situation in Gaza "inhuman and unacceptable".
Uefa Considers Suspending Israel from Competitions Amid Gaza Conflict
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Uefa Considers Suspending Israel from Competitions Amid Gaza Conflict

The European football association's (Uefa) board is considering suspending Israeli teams from all competitions due to the war in Gaza, according to both AP and The Times.
Norway Surpasses Sweden in FIFA Rankings After Kosovo Defeat
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Norway Surpasses Sweden in FIFA Rankings After Kosovo Defeat

Disaster start in World Championship qualifying has a direct negative impact on the world ranking. The men's national football team loses three places – and is now outside the top-30
Allsvenskan Clubs to Benefit from Expanded Fifa Billion Fund
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Allsvenskan Clubs to Benefit from Expanded Fifa Billion Fund

Previously, only clubs that released players to the World Championship finals have been able to take part in Fifa's money. Now, clubs that contribute with players to the qualifying rounds will also get a share of the money
Norway Donates Match Profits Against Israel to Doctors Without Borders
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Norway Donates Match Profits Against Israel to Doctors Without Borders

The Norwegian Football Association (NFF) donates the profit from the World Championship qualifying match against Israel to Doctors without Borders. The match is played at a time and against a background marked by unimaginable humanitarian suffering
Lotta Schelin Joins Fifa Group to Combat Racism in Football
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Lotta Schelin Joins Fifa Group to Combat Racism in Football

The former national team star in football, Lotta Schelin, has been given an assignment in Fifa. She is part of a new group of former players who on behalf of the International Football Association will work to counteract racism
Uefa Chairman Ceferin Criticizes Politicians Over Israel Ban Debate
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Uefa Chairman Ceferin Criticizes Politicians Over Israel Ban Debate

Uefa chairman Aleksander Ceferin goes to verbal attack against politicians in the debate about banning Israel from football due to the war in Gaza. He is against a ban
Swiss Prosecutors Drop Case Against Blatter and Platini
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Swiss Prosecutors Drop Case Against Blatter and Platini

Football bigwigs Sepp Blatter, 89, and Michel Platini, 69, can breathe a sigh of relief. The Swiss prosecutors will not appeal the acquittal from March this year
Chile President Condemns Violence at Chaotic Football Match
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Chile President Condemns Violence at Chaotic Football Match

An "unacceptable lynching". That's what the President of Chile says about the chaotic cup match in football between Universidad de Chile and Independiente in Buenos Aires
Italian Coaches Call for Israel's Suspension from World Championship Qualifiers
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Italian Coaches Call for Israel's Suspension from World Championship Qualifiers

The Italian coaches' association demands that Israel be suspended from playing in international competition matches due to the war in Gaza.
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