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Mexico, Argentina back Infantino as FIFA support splits over leadership crisis
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Mexico, Argentina back Infantino as FIFA support splits over leadership crisis

Mexico is backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid the storm surrounding his leadership. The new World Cup host is part of the North and Central American confederation, which is said to be siding with Europe against Infantino
Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
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Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid

The Football Association of Wales is withdrawing its support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president, according to The Times and Sky Sports. The decision comes after confidence in Infantino's leadership has plummeted following the failed attempt to sell shares in the World Cup
Former UEFA executive says he knew Infantino could not be trusted
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Former UEFA executive says he knew Infantino could not be trusted

Criticism of FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino is loud and has led many to call for the Swiss to resign. Former UEFA executive Lars-Christer Olsson worked with Infantino for several years and saw up close how he was part of the power play in the football world
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.
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
Reports: Maldini resigns after Italy coaching chaos
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Reports: Maldini resigns after Italy coaching chaos

Paolo Maldini was appointed by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) to hire a new national team coach. 16 days later, he is resigning, according to several Italian media outlets
Trump’s ties put FIFA chief Gianni Infantino under pressure ahead of World Cup
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Trump’s ties put FIFA chief Gianni Infantino under pressure ahead of World Cup

A peace prize and the World Cup trophy on parade in the White House. Despite a charm offensive toward Donald Trump, the road to the World Cup in the United States has not been painless for FIFA president Gianni Infantino
Slaven Bilic named Croatia’s new national team coach
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Slaven Bilic named Croatia’s new national team coach

Croatia didn't have to look long for a new national team coach. Just a week after Zlatko Dalic resigned, the Croatian Football Federation has announced that Slaven Bilic will take over the role
World Cup quarter-final preview: Can Spain’s unbeaten run continue against Belgium?
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World Cup quarter-final preview: Can Spain’s unbeaten run continue against Belgium?

Reigning European champions Spain have not conceded a single goal at the World Cup. Belgium are coming off an impressive victory in a chaotic round-of-16 clash with the USA
Egypt files FIFA complaint over referee errors after Argentina loss
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Egypt files FIFA complaint over referee errors after Argentina loss

Egypt is criticizing referee François Letexier after the loss to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16 and is demanding that his decision be investigated further.
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
Klopp says he is ready for Germany job as talks with DFB continue
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Klopp says he is ready for Germany job as talks with DFB continue

Germany's national team captain Julian Nagelsmann left the national team after the World Cup fiasco. This opens the door for the federation's dream candidate Jürgen Klopp
Uruguay World Cup players left to arrange own travel home after group-stage exit
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Uruguay World Cup players left to arrange own travel home after group-stage exit

Uruguay surprisingly crashed out of the World Cup in the group stage. In response to the fiasco, the Uruguayan Football Federation booked the team's flight home
World Cup guide: Relatives argue about Ronaldo on social media
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World Cup guide: Relatives argue about Ronaldo on social media

Family feud shakes Portugal, a rape trial casts a shadow over England's match, and Modric joins an exclusive club. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Tuesday's matches
Report: FIFA wants Israel to face Palestine in opening match of new under-15 tournament
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Report: FIFA wants Israel to face Palestine in opening match of new under-15 tournament

FIFA wants to improve relations between Israel and Palestine. The federation's new idea is for the two countries to play the opening match of FIFA's new under-15 tournament, The Athletic reports, citing sources
Denied a visa to the USA, Omar Artan given a difficult assignment to officiate Super Cup final between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain
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Denied a visa to the USA, Omar Artan given a difficult assignment to officiate Super Cup final between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain

Omar Artan was blocked from entering the United States to officiate the World Cup. Now he has a tough assignment instead
FIFA investigates racist and Islamophobic chants at Spain vs Egypt match in Barcelona
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FIFA investigates racist and Islamophobic chants at Spain vs Egypt match in Barcelona

Islamophobic and racist chants were heard in the stands during the international match between Spain and Egypt in Barcelona last week. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has now opened an investigation into the Spanish Football Federation
Tottenham and Aston Villa fined £125,000 each after FA Cup brawl
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Tottenham and Aston Villa fined £125,000 each after FA Cup brawl

The FA Cup match between Tottenham and Aston Villa had a chaotic aftermath. Now both clubs are being fined millions
Plans for Serie A match in Australia cancelled
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Plans for Serie A match in Australia cancelled

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.
Iran wants to stop pride match at World Cup
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Iran wants to stop pride match at World Cup

Next summer, Iran and Egypt will face each other in the World Cup in the United States – and the organizers in Seattle see it as a pride match. The Iranian Football Federation is not happy with this and wants to stop the event, reports the state news agency ISNA
Debutant Lundgren: "There have been many impressions"
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Debutant Lundgren: "There have been many impressions"

How do you judge the size of a surprise in a national team selection? Maybe like this: The Football Association couldn't find a picture of Gustav Lundgren when the squad was presented.
Yamal misses World Cup qualifiers – federation critical
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Yamal misses World Cup qualifiers – federation critical

Lamine Yamal is dropped from the national team and will miss Spain's upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The football association then chooses to criticize the star's club, Barcelona
17 football referees detained in gambling scandal
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17 football referees detained in gambling scandal

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