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.
FootballThe 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.
FootballCriticism 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. "That's when I understood that he couldn't be trusted," he tells TT.
FootballFrench 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.
FootballFIFA wants to let private investors buy shares in the World Cup. A proposal that is provoking strong reactions from around the football world. "Unfortunately, it damages an already damaged trust in a FIFA that is developing in the wrong direction," says Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD) in a written comment.
FootballPaolo 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.
FootballA 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. Trump has thrown Infantino under the bus, says sports and political journalist Karim Zidan.
FootballCroatia 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.
FootballReigning 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. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the quarter-final between the teams.
SportsEgypt 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.
FootballUS 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.
FootballGermany'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. "I'm ready," says Klopp.
SportsUruguay 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.
FootballFamily 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.
SportsFIFA 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.
FootballOmar Artan was blocked from entering the United States to officiate the World Cup. Now he has a tough assignment instead. Africa's best referee will officiate the Super Cup final between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain.
SportsIslamophobic 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.
FootballThe FA Cup match between Tottenham and Aston Villa had a chaotic aftermath. Now both clubs are being fined millions.
SportsJust 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.
FootballNext 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. The Egyptian Football Federation is also protesting the initiative.
FootballHow 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.
FootballLamine 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.
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