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UEFA drops FIFA boycott threat after World Cup share sale assurance
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UEFA drops FIFA boycott threat after World Cup share sale assurance

Already on Wednesday, reports emerged that the European Football Association (Uefa) was withdrawing its threat to boycott tournaments organized by the International Football Association Federation (FIFA). Now, Uefa has confirmed that it is dropping the boycott threat
UEFA considers legal action against Infantino over World Cup share plan valuation
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UEFA considers legal action against Infantino over World Cup share plan valuation

UEFA is considering taking FIFA president Gianni Infantino to court in Switzerland over a plan to sell shares in the World Cup, which it says is valued at an "absurdly low" level, according to documents filed by UEFA in a US court.
Viking hero Tobias Moi subjected to racist abuse after Champions League win
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Viking hero Tobias Moi subjected to racist abuse after Champions League win

When Viking Stavanger reached the Champions League with a victory over Dinamo Zagreb, Norwegian home player Tobias Moi was subjected to racist abuse. The club says that the European Football Association (Uefa) is handling the matter
UEFA drops boycott threat after FIFA assurance on World Cup shares
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UEFA drops boycott threat after FIFA assurance on World Cup shares

The European football association, UEFA, is dropping its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances that FIFA will never sell shares in the World Cup.
Ceferin says he is not interested in replacing Infantino as FIFA president
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Ceferin says he is not interested in replacing Infantino as FIFA president

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin says he is "not interested" in replacing FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the post.
Nordic football federations demand independent review of FIFA governance as confidence in Infantino fades
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Nordic football federations demand independent review of FIFA governance as confidence in Infantino fades

The Nordic football associations are demanding a "comprehensive and independent review" of how FIFA is governed. Confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been lost
Sources: African football leaders sound out Sweden’s Mattias Grafström for FIFA presidency bid
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Sources: African football leaders sound out Sweden’s Mattias Grafström for FIFA presidency bid

Two top figures in African football are said to have sounded out FIFA Secretary General, the Swede Mattias Grafström, about whether he might consider running against the scandal-plagued Gianni Infantino in the upcoming presidential election.
UEFA in talks to expand Nations League with Concacaf as pressure grows on Infantino
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UEFA in talks to expand Nations League with Concacaf as pressure grows on Infantino

European football's governing body Uefa is increasing pressure on FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino. Talks are now under way to expand the Nations League to include countries from Concacaf, North and Central America and the Caribbean
IFK Göteborg fined by UEFA after fan vandalism in Europe qualifier
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IFK Göteborg fined by UEFA after fan vandalism in Europe qualifier

IFK Göteborg has been fined by UEFA after fans vandalized the away section during a European qualifier. The club will pay a total of approximately SEK 275,000 in fines
Five key talking points ahead of the Premier League opener
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Five key talking points ahead of the Premier League opener

Coaching chaos, pressure on Alexander Isak - and a doomsday scenario that could await Erling Haaland and Manchester City. It's time for a new Premier League season
New Zealand withdraws support for Infantino, defying Oceania federation
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New Zealand withdraws support for Infantino, defying Oceania federation

New Zealand (NZF) is withdrawing its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, in a move that has angered the Oceania confederation, which continues to back Infantino despite his controversial plan to sell shares of the World Cup to private investors.
Six football federations back Infantino for re-election, Reuters reports
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Six football federations back Infantino for re-election, Reuters reports

Representatives from six football associations in Africa and Asia are backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino for re-election in a joint statement.
PSG win European Super Cup again after beating Aston Villa 2-1
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PSG win European Super Cup again after beating Aston Villa 2-1

Paris Saint-Germain are European Super Cup champions again. Victor Nilsson Lindelöf's Aston Villa impressed - but lost 2-1
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
UEFA, AFC and Concacaf demand independent review of FIFA under Infantino
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UEFA, AFC and Concacaf demand independent review of FIFA under Infantino

The Asian (AFC), European (UEFA) and North and Central American and Caribbean (CONCACAF) football associations are slamming FIFA in an open letter. The associations are now demanding an independent review of recent events
Woman linked to Infantino reportedly received severance payout and business school tuition
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Woman linked to Infantino reportedly received severance payout and business school tuition

The woman who allegedly had an affair with FIFA President Gianni Infantino is said to have received almost two million kronor in severance pay, The Telegraph reports.
FIFA defends Infantino amid reports of wrongdoing and Uefa payment claims
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FIFA defends Infantino amid reports of wrongdoing and Uefa payment claims

The international football federation Fifa is launching a fierce attack on what it says is “an ongoing effort to undermine Fifa and its president. ” In a statement, Fifa writes that recent reports about president Gianni Infantino are based on “unfounded allegations
Infantino faces fresh scandal as UEFA accused of paying off alleged mistress
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Infantino faces fresh scandal as UEFA accused of paying off alleged mistress

The European Football Association (Uefa) is said to have paid millions in severance pay to a woman who allegedly had an affair with the organization's then secretary general, now FIFA president Gianni Infantino, reports The Telegraph.
Lucy Bronze backs FIFA boycott if UEFA decides to act, says European players would stand together
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Lucy Bronze backs FIFA boycott if UEFA decides to act, says European players would stand together

England international Lucy Bronze believes European footballers would be ready to boycott FIFA tournaments if UEFA wanted them to.
Asia could decide FIFA presidency battle as Gianni Infantino faces challenge from Jordanian prince
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Asia could decide FIFA presidency battle as Gianni Infantino faces challenge from Jordanian prince

Can a prince from Jordan overthrow Gianni Infantino from the throne? If FIFA is to get a new president, it will not come from Europe. Asia is the key continent now, says former football chief Lars-Christer Olsson
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
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
CAF backs Infantino and says it gives him unanimous support
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CAF backs Infantino and says it gives him unanimous support

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) says it "stands behind" FIFA's statement and continues to support Gianni Infantino as president, Caf announced on its website.
UEFA says FIFA apology changes nothing as boycott threat remains
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UEFA says FIFA apology changes nothing as boycott threat remains

European football leaders are unimpressed by FIFA's apology after the botched World Cup plan, and UEFA is sticking to its threat to boycott FIFA competitions, British media report. "UEFA's member associations were very clear about the conditions for their non-participation in FIFA competitions," the association wrote in a statement, according to the BBC
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