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Infantino says FIFA tournament share sale is a proposal, not a requirement
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Infantino says FIFA tournament share sale is a proposal, not a requirement

The proposal to sell shares in FIFA's major tournaments has sparked distrust and outrage. Now FIFA President Gianni Infantino is speaking out: The FIFA proposal is a possibility but not a requirement, he says
Argentina faces FIFA punishment over World Cup brawl and Falklands banner
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Argentina faces FIFA punishment over World Cup brawl and Falklands banner

Argentina is at risk of being punished for two incidents during the World Cup, FIFA's disciplinary committee announced on Wednesday.
Swedish FA questions FIFA’s plan to sell World Cup commercial rights
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Swedish FA questions FIFA’s plan to sell World Cup commercial rights

FIFA wants to sell shares in the World Cup - and is luring the national associations with hundreds of millions of kronor. There are issues that are fundamentally more important for football than whether we should receive the money or not, says the chairman of the Swedish Football Association, Simon Åström, to TT
French minister says UEFA to hold emergency meeting over FIFA rights plan
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French minister says UEFA to hold emergency meeting over FIFA rights plan

French Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrari writes on social media that Uefa will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss Fifa's plans to sell World Cup rights to private investors.
World Cup in numbers: More than 5.5 million beers sold at stadiums
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World Cup in numbers: More than 5.5 million beers sold at stadiums

Almost 675,000 hot dogs and more than 5. 5 million beers were purchased by the more than 6
Swedish minister says FIFA World Cup investor plan damages trust
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Swedish minister says FIFA World Cup investor plan damages trust

FIFA wants to let private investors buy shares in the World Cup. A proposal that is provoking strong reactions from around the football world
UEFA says opposition to Infantino’s FIFA plan is growing as cash ultimatum sparks backlash
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UEFA says opposition to Infantino’s FIFA plan is growing as cash ultimatum sparks backlash

If the national football associations vote yes to FIFA's plan to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, they will receive the equivalent of SEK 388 million each. If one association votes no - but the proposal still goes through - they will have to settle for half
FIFA defends VAR decisions after Embolo red card ruled incorrect by IFAB
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FIFA defends VAR decisions after Embolo red card ruled incorrect by IFAB

The sending off of Switzerland striker Breel Embolo following a VAR review during the World Cup was incorrect, the international rules body Ifab has ruled. FIFA has denied any wrongdoing
UEFA expected to hold emergency meeting over FIFA commercial rights plan, boycott discussed
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UEFA expected to hold emergency meeting over FIFA commercial rights plan, boycott discussed

FIFA wants to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. UEFA is expected to hold an emergency meeting this week, and there are reports of a boycott of future championships from the European side
FIFA plans to sell World Cup stake to private investors, UEFA furious
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FIFA plans to sell World Cup stake to private investors, UEFA furious

FIFA is planning to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors. This has angered the European Football Association
Infantino attacked for trying to create World Cup narrative, says analyst
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Infantino attacked for trying to create World Cup narrative, says analyst

Dishonest arguments and an attempt to whitewash reality. FIFA President Gianni Infantino's attack on World Cup critics is being dismissed
Infantino attacks World Cup critics, accuses them of spreading hatred
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Infantino attacks World Cup critics, accuses them of spreading hatred

In a 15-page Instagram post, Gianni Infantino, president of the International Football Federation (FIFA), attacks critics of this summer's World Cup, accusing them of spreading hatred and false rumors instead of celebrating the tournament.
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
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