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FIFA considers lifting Russia football ban after IOC readmits athletes
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FIFA considers lifting Russia football ban after IOC readmits athletes

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has welcomed Russian athletes back to the Olympics. Now the International Football Federation (FIFA) is considering doing the same, according to Sky Sports
Bodström frustrated after being left out of FIFA Balogun appeal case
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Bodström frustrated after being left out of FIFA Balogun appeal case

Thomas Bodström had hoped to be involved in the case of Folarin Balogun's alleged suspension. But the phone stayed silent
Pochettino: Balogun suspension row was no excuse for USA World Cup loss to Belgium
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Pochettino: Balogun suspension row was no excuse for USA World Cup loss to Belgium

United States national team coach Mauricio Pochettino does not believe the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun’s alleged suspension affected the team in the round of 16 loss to Belgium at the World Cup.
World Cup guide: Messi vs Salah as Argentina face Egypt in Atlanta round of 16
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World Cup guide: Messi vs Salah as Argentina face Egypt in Atlanta round of 16

The megastars clash in Atlanta. Will Argentina's Lionel Messi or Egypt's Mohamed Salah advance to the quarterfinals? Here's what you need to know ahead of tonight's round of 16
Belgium routs USA 4-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals, taunt with Cancel this message
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Belgium routs USA 4-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals, taunt with Cancel this message

Belgium are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after beating the home team USA 4-1. The match's big talking point - the reinstated American Folarin Balogun - didn't make a big impression
Swedish FA criticizes FIFA over Balogun suspension ruling as integrity concerns grow
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Swedish FA criticizes FIFA over Balogun suspension ruling as integrity concerns grow

The Swedish Football Association (SvFF) is also critical of FIFA's decision to lift the suspension of U. S
Solbakken criticizes FIFA over Balogun decision: Goes against the idea of the game
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Solbakken criticizes FIFA over Balogun decision: Goes against the idea of the game

Norway is celebrating its biggest-ever World Cup success. But at today's press conference, national team captain Ståle Solbakken spoke out about FIFA's decision to lift the suspension of U
World Cup guide: Messi and Salah headline Argentina-Egypt showdown in Atlanta
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World Cup guide: Messi and Salah headline Argentina-Egypt showdown in Atlanta

The megastars clash in Atlanta. Will Argentina's Lionel Messi or Egypt's Mohamed Salah advance from the round of 16? Here's what you need to know ahead of Tuesday's round of 16
Trump says he called FIFA after red card for US forward Folarin Balogun was overturned
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Trump says he called FIFA after red card for US forward Folarin Balogun was overturned

US President Donald Trump reached out to FIFA President Gianni Infantino after US forward Folarin Balogun was shown a red card. "I asked for a review because I didn't think it was a foul," Trump said
World Cup guide: Portugal face Spain, and is this Ronaldo’s last match?
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World Cup guide: Portugal face Spain, and is this Ronaldo’s last match?

Big controversy when Fifa lifted the suspension against the American striker. In Texas, Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo face gold favourite Spain - in what could be the star's last World Cup match
Folarin Balogun avoids suspension as FIFA reverses ban, Trump thanks governing body
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Folarin Balogun avoids suspension as FIFA reverses ban, Trump thanks governing body

USA's Folarin Balogun was suspended after a red card in the round of 16. But now FIFA has stepped in and lifted the suspension
World Cup guide: Ronaldo’s possible last dance against Spain in Texas
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World Cup guide: Ronaldo’s possible last dance against Spain in Texas

Big controversy when Fifa lifted the suspension against the American striker. In Texas, Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo face gold favorite Spain - in what could be the great star's last World Cup match
Eight Tunisia World Cup players test positive for banned substance, report says
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Eight Tunisia World Cup players test positive for banned substance, report says

Eight players in Tunisia's World Cup squad have tested positive for a banned substance, according to The Times, among others. The team faced Sweden in the World Cup, among others
EU lawmakers urge FIFA to bar Russia from U15 tournament in Azerbaijan
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EU lawmakers urge FIFA to bar Russia from U15 tournament in Azerbaijan

MEPs want FIFA to stop Russia from participating in a new U15 tournament in Azerbaijan in October, warning of a boycott and accusing FIFA of ignoring the war in Ukraine.
FIFA reports 89,000 hateful social media posts during World Cup group stage, 11% racist
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FIFA reports 89,000 hateful social media posts during World Cup group stage, 11% racist

FIFA has registered 89,000 hateful posts on social media during the group stage of the World Cup. More than one in ten of the posts had a racist motive, a report shows
EU lawmakers call for FIFA probe into Infantino’s peace prize for Trump
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EU lawmakers call for FIFA probe into Infantino’s peace prize for Trump

Fifty members of the European Parliament want FIFA's ethics committee to investigate FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying he may have broken FIFA's own rules by awarding a peace prize to US President Donald Trump.
Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach World Cup round of 16
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Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach World Cup round of 16

Morocco are through to the round of 16 of the World Cup after defeating the Netherlands. It took penalties to separate the teams
Infantino’s World Cup jet travel equals annual emissions of 78 people, BBC says
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Infantino’s World Cup jet travel equals annual emissions of 78 people, BBC says

FIFA President Gianni Infantino continues to fly frequently between World Cup matches. The trips so far during the championship are equivalent to the carbon emissions caused by 78 people flying for a year, according to the BBC
Danny Makkelie to referee Sweden’s round of 32 clash with France
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Danny Makkelie to referee Sweden’s round of 32 clash with France

Dutchman Danny Makkelie will referee Sweden-France late on Tuesday evening.
World Cup guide: Van der Vaart may have to eat his words as Netherlands face Morocco
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World Cup guide: Van der Vaart may have to eat his words as Netherlands face Morocco

Dutch legend Rafael van der Vaart spoke condescendingly about Moroccan players of Dutch background. Now he may have to eat his words when the countries meet in the last 16 of the World Cup
Iran's sharp criticism of World Cup - Who will help us?
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Iran's sharp criticism of World Cup - Who will help us?

Iran continues to sharply criticize the World Cup. "This is a disaster," striker Mehdi Taremi said at a press conference
Seattle celebrated Pride during Egypt–Iran World Cup match
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Seattle celebrated Pride during Egypt–Iran World Cup match

Rainbow flags waved in the stands as Egypt and Iran faced off in a World Cup match in Seattle, United States. The Pride display drew criticism from the football associations of both countries
World Cup guide: Controversy over Seattle pride match
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World Cup guide: Controversy over Seattle pride match

Neither team wants to play, but the Iran-Egypt match is a "rainbow match. " Norway faces France, who are missing their national team captain, in a group final, and Belgium and Uruguay have knives to their throats
Mexican fans sang homophobic chant again at World Cup match vs Czech Republic
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Mexican fans sang homophobic chant again at World Cup match vs Czech Republic

Mexican fans chanted a homophobic chant during Mexico's match against the Czech Republic at the World Cup. The chant has previously led to fines and other sanctions against Mexico's football federation
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