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Gyökeres praises historic Nations League goal after Sweden’s draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Gyökeres praises historic Nations League goal after Sweden’s draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina

Goals in six straight matches in the Nations League. Viktor Gyökeres, 28, is enjoying himself in the Swedish national team
Nasser al-Khelaifi rules out challenge to Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency
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Nasser al-Khelaifi rules out challenge to Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency

He has been put forward as a possible challenger to Gianni Infantino, but Nasser al-Khelaifi, chairman of French giants Paris Saint-Germain, says no. "I have zero interest in FIFA, no agenda and no ambition to be there," he says at a press conference in Copenhagen
Finland played Belarus despite criticism, with proceeds going to Ukraine aid
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Finland played Belarus despite criticism, with proceeds going to Ukraine aid

The Ukrainian embassy was critical, but Finland played its home match against Belarus in the Nations League. The net proceeds from the 0-0 draw at the Olympic Stadium will now be donated to aid efforts for Ukraine
FIFA accuses UEFA of disinformation campaign ahead of presidential election
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FIFA accuses UEFA of disinformation campaign ahead of presidential election

The international football federation Fifa accuses Uefa of a disinformation campaign and of trying to influence the next Fifa presidential election, Reuters reports.
Infantino open to major funding increase for FIFA member nations
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Infantino open to major funding increase for FIFA member nations

International Football Association (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino is open to a significant increase in funding for FIFA’s 211 member nations.
Israel foreign minister lashes out at Ireland after Nations League protest over Gaza
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Israel foreign minister lashes out at Ireland after Nations League protest over Gaza

Irish players refused to shake hands with Israeli opponents, wore black mourning bands - and stood with their heads bowed during the Israeli national anthem before a Nations League match. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is furious over the criticism of the situation in Gaza
Manchester City found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges: report
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Manchester City found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges: report

After two years, a verdict has come in what has been called the “sports trial of the century. ” Manchester City was found guilty on 114 of 115 counts of violating the Premier League’s financial regulations
Ireland coach Hallgrímsson says Nations League match against Israel is against a genocide
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Ireland coach Hallgrímsson says Nations League match against Israel is against a genocide

Ireland's national team coach Heimir Hallgrímsson says the Nations League matches against Israel are against "a genocide. " The response from Israel was not long in coming
Infantino opens talks on FIFA reforms after criticism from federations
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Infantino opens talks on FIFA reforms after criticism from federations

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who has been heavily criticized, is now opening a dialogue on reforms to the international football federation. Among other things, he wants to work with the associations that have been critical of him
Swedish FA says FIFA has unreasonable cash reserves as World Cup leaves only 25 million kronor
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Swedish FA says FIFA has unreasonable cash reserves as World Cup leaves only 25 million kronor

This summer's World Cup adventure will bring the Swedish Football Association only 25 million kronor. At the same time, FIFA has around six billion dollars in its coffers
Former UEFA chief Lars-Christer Olsson says FIFA’s Infantino is dangerous for football
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Former UEFA chief Lars-Christer Olsson says FIFA’s Infantino is dangerous for football

Former UEFA Secretary General Lars-Christer Olsson believes that a vote of no confidence should be raised against FIFA President Gianni Infantino now.
UEFA and Concacaf demand $10 million payments from FIFA for member associations
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UEFA and Concacaf demand $10 million payments from FIFA for member associations

The member associations should receive more than 98 million kronor from the International Football Association Board (FIFA). This is now being demanded by the presidents of the European Football Association (UEFA) and the North and Central American and Caribbean Association Football Confederation (CONCACAF)
Infantino to stand for FIFA re-election in 2027 despite calls to resign
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Infantino to stand for FIFA re-election in 2027 despite calls to resign

Powerful associations have called for his resignation, but the president of the International Football Association (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, wants to remain in his post. "Infantino will stand for re-election," a FIFA spokesperson told the BBC, among others
Red Star Belgrade fined after fans honored Ratko Mladic with chants and banner
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Red Star Belgrade fined after fans honored Ratko Mladic with chants and banner

After the death of Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic, Red Star Belgrade fans celebrated him with chants. Now the Serbian football club is being punished by the European football association UEFA
FIFA accuses UEFA of smear campaign over bid to access World Cup sale documents
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FIFA accuses UEFA of smear campaign over bid to access World Cup sale documents

Fifa accuses Uefa of a "smear campaign" after the European football body asked American judges to force Fifa to release documents regarding the proposed plan to sell shares of the World Cup.
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
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