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Infantino Defends His FIFA Support, Says Majority Opinion Must Be Respected
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Infantino Defends His FIFA Support, Says Majority Opinion Must Be Respected

FIFA President Gianni Infantino laughs off a question about whether he has considered resigning. In a rare interview, the Swiss says he has strong support among football associations
UEFA Demands Answers From FIFA on Infantino, Trump Influence and World Cup Issues in Letter
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UEFA Demands Answers From FIFA on Infantino, Trump Influence and World Cup Issues in Letter

In an eight-page letter, Uefa demands answers from Fifa on a range of issues, including alleged abuse of power, Donald Trump’s influence and excessively long half-time breaks at the World Cup. The letter contains 42 points - here are some of them
Barcelona reports PSG to UEFA over bloodied fan tifo depicting club emblem being cut apart
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Barcelona reports PSG to UEFA over bloodied fan tifo depicting club emblem being cut apart

Before kick-off in Tuesday’s major Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, PSG fans unveiled a huge tifo that did not go down well with Barcelona. The Spanish club has reported it to UEFA
Uefa gives Fifa November 2 deadline to answer questions about Infantino’s scrapped World Cup investment plan
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Uefa gives Fifa November 2 deadline to answer questions about Infantino’s scrapped World Cup investment plan

By November 2, Uefa wants key documents from Fifa about president Gianni Infantino’s heavily criticized plans to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, which were later scrapped, the BBC reports.
Mjällby Beat Inter Escaldes 2-0 in Historic European Debut
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Mjällby Beat Inter Escaldes 2-0 in Historic European Debut

Mjällby may be struggling in Allsvenskan (Sweden’s top football league), but the club’s first match in Europe ended in victory. The Blekinge team beat Andorran side Inter Escaldes 2–0 in the Conference League at Olympia in Helsingborg
All 54 African Football Associations Back Infantino’s Bid for Another Term as FIFA President
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All 54 African Football Associations Back Infantino’s Bid for Another Term as FIFA President

All 54 member countries of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) support Gianni Infantino’s bid for a new four-year term as president of FIFA.
Aleksander Ceferin to seek another term as UEFA president after all
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Aleksander Ceferin to seek another term as UEFA president after all

He has previously said he would step down. Now Aleksander Ceferin has completely changed his mind and wants to serve another term as president of UEFA, European football’s governing body
FIFA Rival to Infantino Should Be Non-European, Says Swedish FA Chairman
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FIFA Rival to Infantino Should Be Non-European, Says Swedish FA Chairman

A rival candidate to FIFA’s scandal-plagued president, Gianni Infantino, will soon have to emerge. Most likely, the challenger will not come from Europe
UEFA investigates alleged spitting incident after Israel-Ireland Nations League match
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UEFA investigates alleged spitting incident after Israel-Ireland Nations League match

European football’s governing body, UEFA, is investigating possible misconduct following Sunday’s tense Nations League match between Israel and Ireland. The Irish team’s press officer claims an Israeli player spat at him, The Irish Times reports
Israeli Journalists Denied Access to Ireland Press Conference After Nations League Match
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Israeli Journalists Denied Access to Ireland Press Conference After Nations League Match

The two Nations League meetings between Israel and Ireland have been marked by political tensions and strong emotions on and off the pitch. On Sunday, Israeli journalists were denied access to the press conference after the teams’ second meeting, according to Sky News
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
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