FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Swedish Secretary General Mattias Grafström apologized for the botched World Cup plan, while FIFA warned that the federation would not tolerate "attacks on its integrity."
FootballFIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström breaks his silence after the recent turmoil. In an internal message to employees, which Sky News has seen, Grafström writes that it is a "sad and reprehensible development".
FootballDidier Deschamps ends his tenure as coach of the French national team on a losing note after the defeat in the World Cup bronze medal match against England. But despite the loss, Deschamps looks back on the last few weeks with warmth. On a personal level, it has been a nice adventure, he says after the match.
SportsSpain is through to the World Cup final in football. This after a 2-0 victory over France in the semi-finals. In a match where France did not record its first shot on goal until extra time. "It's a dream come true, I couldn't even imagine this in my wildest dreams," says Spanish captain Pedro Porro.
FootballAfter Iran's World Cup debut, FIFA president Gianni Infantino took the opportunity to visit the team's locker room. "I know what you're going through. I understand," he told the players.
FootballFrench biathlon star Julia Simon was convicted in October of theft and fraud. This weekend, the 29-year-old will be back competing in the World Cup.
SportsThe French Ligue 1 club Lyon's coach Paulo Fonseca completely lost his head in Sunday's match against Brest. The Portuguese slapped the referee's cheek and now Fonseca is being suspended for nine months.
FootballNo Kylian Mbappé against the Netherlands, no goals for France. That was the outcome in the top match when the teams shared the points after a goalless encounter. Hard to swallow, says Dutchman Xavi Simons about the referee's decision to disallow a goal.
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