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Norway protests Trump's peace prize, files complaint with FIFA
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Norway protests Trump's peace prize, files complaint with FIFA

The Norwegian Football Association (NFF) has sent a formal complaint to FIFA over the organization's criticized peace prize, which was awarded to US President Donald Trump.
Iran moves World Cup base from US to Mexico for this summer's tournament
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Iran moves World Cup base from US to Mexico for this summer's tournament

Iran's national football team will move its base for this summer's World Cup tournament from the United States to Mexico, the chairman of the Iranian Football Federation said in a statement on Saturday.
Expert warns of record emissions during this summer's World Cup
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Expert warns of record emissions during this summer's World Cup

This summer's World Cup is expected to be not only the biggest and most lucrative of all time - but also to have a record-breaking carbon footprint. This is the complete opposite of the Olympics, where the climate footprint has decreased in recent editions, geographer David Gogishvili told AFP
FIFA after demands: excellent meeting with Iran ahead of World Cup
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FIFA after demands: excellent meeting with Iran ahead of World Cup

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) had an "excellent" and "constructive" meeting with Iran ahead of the World Cup, said the federation's Swedish secretary-general, Mattias Grafström.
US eases visa deposit requirement for some World Cup fans
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US eases visa deposit requirement for some World Cup fans

The United States will ease the deposit requirement for certain fans applying for visas to travel to this summer's World Cup, the U. S
FIFA raises World Cup final ticket prices to $32,970
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FIFA raises World Cup final ticket prices to $32,970

World Cup conflict: FIFA invites Iran to crisis talks in Zurich
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World Cup conflict: FIFA invites Iran to crisis talks in Zurich

The war in the Middle East has created uncertainty over Iran's participation in the World Cup. FIFA has invited the Iranian Football Federation to talks
Israeli and Palestinian representatives refused to shake hands at FIFA congress
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Israeli and Palestinian representatives refused to shake hands at FIFA congress

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wanted to act as a peacemaker and tried to get Israeli and Palestinian representatives to stand on stage together. It ended in an argument between them
Gianni Infantino to run for re-election as FIFA president
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Gianni Infantino to run for re-election as FIFA president

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is running for re-election. He has 57 million reasons to do so
Trump after Infantino's Iran statement: Let them play
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Trump after Infantino's Iran statement: Let them play

There were requests from the United States that Italy replace Iran at the World Cup in North America. FIFA President Gianni Infantino shot this down at the FIFA Congress
Good news for Infantino - receives great support from CAF and AFC
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Good news for Infantino - receives great support from CAF and AFC

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) are backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino if he stands for re-election in 2027.
Dollar rain over the World Cup - FIFA increases compensation
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Dollar rain over the World Cup - FIFA increases compensation

FIFA has decided to increase compensation for the national teams participating in this summer's men's World Cup from $727 million to $871 million.
Norwegian Football Association says FIFA Peace Prize awarded to Donald Trump must be abolished
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Norwegian Football Association says FIFA Peace Prize awarded to Donald Trump must be abolished

The FIFA Peace Prize awarded to US President Donald Trump must be abolished, the Norwegian Football Association says. It has no legitimacy and is clearly outside FIFA's mandate, says chairwoman Lise Klaveness
Yellow cards canceled after World Cup group stage
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Yellow cards canceled after World Cup group stage

FIFA is expected to change the rules on accumulated bookings at this summer's World Cup, according to the BBC, The Athletic and The New York Times. Bookings will be reset to zero after the group stage and after the quarter-finals
World Cup alert: teams must reach semifinals to make a profit
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World Cup alert: teams must reach semifinals to make a profit

FIFA is expected to increase the funding for this summer's Men's World Cup, following demands from a number of European football associations, Norwegian news agency NTB has learned.
Rubio says US does not want to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup
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Rubio says US does not want to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is hitting back at reports that the country wants to give Iran's place in the World Cup to Italy, after US special envoy Paolo Zampolli expressed that desire.
South America backs Infantino if he stands for re-election
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South America backs Infantino if he stands for re-election

South American CONMEBOL is the first continental confederation to back incumbent FIFA president Gianni Infantino if he stands for re-election at next year's FIFA Congress.
FIFA releases more expensive World Cup tickets
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FIFA releases more expensive World Cup tickets

FIFA, the international football federation, has been criticized for high ticket prices for this summer's World Cup. Now the federation is releasing new ticket categories - with even more expensive tickets
After the playoff success, here is Sweden's World Cup summer
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After the playoff success, here is Sweden's World Cup summer

Sweden is one of 48 teams - a record number - competing in this summer's World Cup. This is what awaits the blue-and-yellow team in what has been described as Donald Trump's propaganda championship
Infantino says Iran will be in this summer's World Cup
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Infantino says Iran will be in this summer's World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has assured that Iran will participate in this summer's World Cup in North America despite the war in the Middle East. He said Iran will play its group-stage matches in the United States as planned
Criticism of the World Cup: Free fall
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Criticism of the World Cup: Free fall

Amnesty is now warning that this summer's World Cup could place human rights at risk and pose a threat to the people the World Cup is intended to serve. "What we see is a risk of a World Cup that excludes many people," says Maja Åberg of Amnesty Sweden
FIFA President Infantino's salary and bonus total 56.7 million kronor
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FIFA President Infantino's salary and bonus total 56.7 million kronor

FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a larger-than-normal bonus last year. He received a total of around SEK 26 million in bonuses - in addition to his annual salary of SEK 30
Senegal stripped of African Cup of Nations title, Morocco awarded victory
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Senegal stripped of African Cup of Nations title, Morocco awarded victory

Senegal's football team has been stripped of the African Cup of Nations title after a chaotic final against Morocco in January. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has instead awarded Morocco the victory
Iran's sports minister rules out World Cup participation this summer
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Iran's sports minister rules out World Cup participation this summer

Iran can participate in this summer's World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino says after receiving such an assurance from US President Donald Trump. Iran's sports minister, Ahmad Donyamali, disagrees
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