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World Cup could expand to 64 teams, but logistical nightmare looms
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World Cup could expand to 64 teams, but logistical nightmare looms

The World Cup could be expanded again - from 48 teams to 64 in the next tournament. There are pros and cons to the arrangement, says Expressen football columnist Noa Bachner
CSKA Sofia fined by UEFA after fans made Nazi salutes and caused unrest in Europa League match
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CSKA Sofia fined by UEFA after fans made Nazi salutes and caused unrest in Europa League match

Bulgarian club CSKA Sofia has been punished by UEFA after fans made Nazi salutes and behaved violently during a Europa League match.
UEFA boycotts World Cup final in protest against FIFA, reports say
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UEFA boycotts World Cup final in protest against FIFA, reports say

The European Football Association (UEFA) boycotted the World Cup final in protest against the International Football Association Federation (FIFA), several British newspapers reported.
Trump’s ties put FIFA chief Gianni Infantino under pressure ahead of World Cup
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Trump’s ties put FIFA chief Gianni Infantino under pressure ahead of World Cup

A 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
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
UEFA fines Sebastian Nanasi’s Strasbourg 144 million kronor for financial rule breach
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UEFA fines Sebastian Nanasi’s Strasbourg 144 million kronor for financial rule breach

Uefa fines nine football clubs for violating the association's financial rules.
UEFA says no hydration breaks in Champions League and other competitions next season after World Cup criticism
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UEFA says no hydration breaks in Champions League and other competitions next season after World Cup criticism

There will be no hydration breaks in the Champions League and other UEFA competitions next season.
Ireland-Israel Nations League match moved and to be played without spectators
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Ireland-Israel Nations League match moved and to be played without spectators

The Ireland-Israel match in this autumn's Nations League will be moved to a neutral venue and played without spectators, the Irish Football Association announced on Friday.
Denied a visa to the USA, Omar Artan given a difficult assignment to officiate Super Cup final between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain
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Denied a visa to the USA, Omar Artan given a difficult assignment to officiate Super Cup final between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain

Omar Artan was blocked from entering the United States to officiate the World Cup. Now he has a tough assignment instead
Former UEFA president Michel Platini sues FIFA president Gianni Infantino
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Former UEFA president Michel Platini sues FIFA president Gianni Infantino

With just days left until the start of the World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is in a bind. He is being sued by former UEFA president Michel Platini
UEFA excludes Turan Tovuz from Europa Conference League over seven-year-old match-fixing scandal
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UEFA excludes Turan Tovuz from Europa Conference League over seven-year-old match-fixing scandal

Azerbaijani club Turan Tovuz will be excluded from next season's UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA has announced.
UEFA wants to change Europe's qualifying games into league games
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UEFA wants to change Europe's qualifying games into league games

UEFA wants to change the men's qualifying matches for the World Cup and European Championship, as well as the Nations League. The new qualifying system will be similar to the Champions League format
Coach who filmed players in the shower banned for life
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Coach who filmed players in the shower banned for life

The football coach who filmed female players in the locker room and shower has been banned for life by UEFA.
Tess Olofsson to referee Women's Champions League final on May 23
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Tess Olofsson to referee Women's Champions League final on May 23

A Swedish referee team will officiate the Women's Champions League final. Tess Olofsson will take the whistle on May 23
Criticism of the prize money: At most a small gain
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Criticism of the prize money: At most a small gain

A historic title - but no major addition to the wallet yet. Häcken's club manager, Marcus Jodin, says the criticism of the prize money in the European Cup is justified
FIFA wants at least one of its own products on the pitch
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FIFA wants at least one of its own products on the pitch

There should be at least one younger player on the pitch who has been brought up in the club. That's what FIFA wants to see going forward
Advantage Häcken in the all-Swedish final, only half time
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Advantage Häcken in the all-Swedish final, only half time

Häcken won the first match of the historic all-Swedish European Cup final. Felicia Schröder scored the only goal away against Hammarby, giving Hisingslaget the advantage ahead of the return match at home
Criticism of prize money for women's European Cup final: a joke
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Criticism of prize money for women's European Cup final: a joke

Hammarby and Häcken meet in a historic all-Swedish final in the European Cup. The winnings? Approximately 860,000 Swedish kronor
Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni punished - could miss World Cup matches
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Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni punished - could miss World Cup matches

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been banned for a total of six European or international matches for his unsportsmanlike conduct in a Champions League match against Real Madrid.
Former top referee Lars-Åke Björck dies at 88
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Former top referee Lars-Åke Björck dies at 88

Former top referee Lars-Åke Björck has died at the age of 88.
Häcken is praised by UEFA - that's how big the prize money is
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Häcken is praised by UEFA - that's how big the prize money is

BK Häcken has been awarded UEFA's Grassroots Award for best initiative by a professional club, Häcken announced in a press release.
Announcement: Mjällby allowed to play European matches at home
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Announcement: Mjällby allowed to play European matches at home

Sölvesborg Municipality has made investments and the arena has been adapted. It is now clear that league champions Mjällby will be allowed to play their European matches at home
Chelsea punished with record SEK 135 million fine and conditional one-year transfer ban
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Chelsea punished with record SEK 135 million fine and conditional one-year transfer ban

English club Chelsea has been fined a record SEK 135 million by the Premier League and given a conditional one-year transfer ban.
After the war in the Middle East, Finalissima between Argentina and Spain canceled
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After the war in the Middle East, Finalissima between Argentina and Spain canceled

The match between Argentina's and Spain's men's national football teams has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East, UEFA said in a statement.
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