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Trump says FIFA would make a mistake replacing Gianni Infantino
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Trump says FIFA would make a mistake replacing Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been widely criticized in recent weeks. Now US President Donald Trump is coming to his defense
FIFA crisis deepens as support and opposition to Infantino split the football world
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FIFA crisis deepens as support and opposition to Infantino split the football world

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's now-scrapped plans to sell parts of the World Cup, among other things, drew heavy criticism. Several influential bodies within the football world have turned against the president, while many also support him
Infantino’s scrapped World Cup share plan triggered FIFA backlash - what happened next
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Infantino’s scrapped World Cup share plan triggered FIFA backlash - what happened next

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plans to sell parts of the World Cup, among other things, were met with heavy criticism. Several influential bodies within the football world turned against the chairman
FIFA leaders apologize over botched World Cup investment plan, warn against attacks on integrity
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FIFA leaders apologize over botched World Cup investment plan, warn against attacks on integrity

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. "
Infantino calls crisis meeting in Morocco amid growing criticism, seeks support
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Infantino calls crisis meeting in Morocco amid growing criticism, seeks support

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called a crisis meeting in Morocco on Wednesday. Infantino wants to sort out recent developments and ensure he retains the continued support of member associations - despite massive criticism, several English media outlets report
FIFA secretary general calls turmoil over World Cup plan sad and reprehensible
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FIFA secretary general calls turmoil over World Cup plan sad and reprehensible

FIFA 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"
Infantino’s scrapped World Cup sales plan: How the backlash unfolded
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Infantino’s scrapped World Cup sales plan: How the backlash unfolded

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's now-scrapped plans to sell parts of the World Cup, among other things, were met with massive criticism. Several influential bodies in the football world have turned against the chairman
Sweden withdraws support for Infantino, citing loss of trust
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Sweden withdraws support for Infantino, citing loss of trust

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's controversial World Cup plan was the last straw. The Swedish Football Association does not support Infantino for re-election - trust has been exhausted
Reports: UEFA wants Infantino to resign after World Cup share plan is scrapped
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Reports: UEFA wants Infantino to resign after World Cup share plan is scrapped

Plans to sell off shares of the World Cup have been scrapped by FIFA president Gianni Infantino. According to The Telegraph, UEFA now wants Infantino to resign
Asia backs UEFA and Concacaf in opposition to FIFA investment plans
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Asia backs UEFA and Concacaf in opposition to FIFA investment plans

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) supports UEFA and Concacaf on FIFA's proposal to sell shares in its championships, it writes in a statement.
FIFA says it will continue consultation process after criticism of World Cup stake-sale plan
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FIFA says it will continue consultation process after criticism of World Cup stake-sale plan

The international football federation FIFA will continue the process of consulting on the sale of shares in, among other things, the World Cup, the federation announced, saying the issue has been misrepresented. “Nobody should sell football
Swedish FA backs UEFA after FIFA tournament boycott statement
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Swedish FA backs UEFA after FIFA tournament boycott statement

The Swedish Football Association has issued a statement following UEFA's announcement to boycott FIFA tournaments. "We stand behind UEFA's common stance
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
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
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
What happened at the 2026 World Cup: from visa row to Trump phone call and Norway's run to the quarter-finals
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What happened at the 2026 World Cup: from visa row to Trump phone call and Norway's run to the quarter-finals

A top referee who was not allowed into the United States, a Norwegian national team that made it all the way to the quarterfinals and the day Donald Trump made a famous phone call to FIFA. This happened during the six intense weeks of the World Cup
Norwegian ambassador says Swedish envy is natural amid Norway’s football rise
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Norwegian ambassador says Swedish envy is natural amid Norway’s football rise

The football rivalry and the Norwegians' progress in the World Cup have provoked a wave of bitterness among many Swedes. How is the Swedish-Norwegian relationship after Norway's rise? There may be a little envy, but many are also happy for Norway and there is a lot of magnanimity, says Niels Engelschiøn, Norway's ambassador to Sweden
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
Isak Hien opens up after World Cup injury rules him out for Sweden
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Isak Hien opens up after World Cup injury rules him out for Sweden

Isak Hien was injured against Japan and has left the World Cup. Now the Swedish center back opens up about his feelings after being forced to end his championship
Isak Hien leaves World Cup after injury, Graham Potter says it's truly sad
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Isak Hien leaves World Cup after injury, Graham Potter says it's truly sad

Sweden's centre-back Isak Hien has been forced to withdraw from the World Cup because of an injury he sustained during the match against Japan. "It's truly sad for Isak and for us," says national team captain Graham Potter
Potter on France: Immense challenge as Sweden face France in World Cup round of 16
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Potter on France: Immense challenge as Sweden face France in World Cup round of 16

Sweden will face France in the round of 32 of the World Cup. That became clear after Spain defeated Uruguay on Saturday night
Swedish Football Association says there must be equal treatment
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Swedish Football Association says there must be equal treatment

All World Cup teams must be treated equally, the Swedish Football Association states. Despite several events indicating the opposite, it has not chosen to take further action against FIFA
Sweden national team will leave Dallas base if they advance
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Sweden national team will leave Dallas base if they advance

If Sweden advances from the group stage, we will leave our base in Texas. If we advance, we have decided to follow along and be "on the road" the whole time, says national team manager Kim Källström
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