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Lotta Schelin Joins Fifa Group to Combat Racism in Football
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Lotta Schelin Joins Fifa Group to Combat Racism in Football

The former national team star in football, Lotta Schelin, has been given an assignment in Fifa. She is part of a new group of former players who on behalf of the International Football Association will work to counteract racism
Chile President Condemns Violence at Chaotic Football Match
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Chile President Condemns Violence at Chaotic Football Match

An "unacceptable lynching". That's what the President of Chile says about the chaotic cup match in football between Universidad de Chile and Independiente in Buenos Aires
FIFA President Supports Referee Katia Itzel Garcia Amid Death Threats
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FIFA President Supports Referee Katia Itzel Garcia Amid Death Threats

The International Football Association's (Fifa) chairman Gianni Infantino sends his support to the Mexican referee Katia Itzel Garcia after she has received threats and hate online, reports Reuters.
England vs Spain: European Championship Final 2025 Preview
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England vs Spain: European Championship Final 2025 Preview

In a replay of the World Championship final 2023, England and Spain now meet in the European Championship final 2025. On the way to the final, Spain has shown top form, while England has stumbled forward but had decisive substitutes
Infantino Backs European Championship Players Facing Racism
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Infantino Backs European Championship Players Facing Racism

Cole Palmer Confused by Trump's Presence at Chelsea Trophy Lift
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Cole Palmer Confused by Trump's Presence at Chelsea Trophy Lift

Chelsea won the World Championship with 3–0 in the final against Paris Saint-Germain – and got company by Donald Trump during the trophy lift on stage. I was a little confused, said Chelsea star Cole Palmer to AP afterwards
Trump Attends Club World Cup Final in New Jersey Tonight
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Trump Attends Club World Cup Final in New Jersey Tonight

The relationship between Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino is considered good. Even really good
Fifa and Players' Union Agree on Rest and Vacation Terms
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Fifa and Players' Union Agree on Rest and Vacation Terms

At least 72 hours must pass between the matches and the right to three weeks of continuous vacation after the end of the season. The International Football Federation (Fifa) and the players' union are reported to agree on the conditions that will apply from now on
Fifa Opens Office in Trump Tower for 2026 World Cup Preparations
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Fifa Opens Office in Trump Tower for 2026 World Cup Preparations

The international football association Fifa has opened an office in Trump Tower in New York, as part of the preparations for the World Championship 2026 in football.
Fans Express Concerns Over ICE Raids Impacting Club World Cup
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Fans Express Concerns Over ICE Raids Impacting Club World Cup

FIFA's president Gianni Infantino has promised that the new club World Cup in the USA will be a football festival. At the same time, protests are raging in Los Angeles after the ICE raids
FIFA's New Club World Cup Kicks Off This Weekend: Key Details
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FIFA's New Club World Cup Kicks Off This Weekend: Key Details

Fifa's new mega project club team World Championship starts this weekend. Here are six points to keep track of before the tournament
Referees to Wear Body Cameras at Club World Championship Matches
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Referees to Wear Body Cameras at Club World Championship Matches

Under the club team World Championship that is played in the USA this summer, new technology and new working methods will be tested, announces Fifa.
Saudi Fund Backs Club World Championship in USA This Summer
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Saudi Fund Backs Club World Championship in USA This Summer

Saudi Arabia's state investment fund (Pif) is to sponsor this summer's club football World Championship in the USA, according to the International Football Federation (Fifa). The fund owns 75 percent of one of the participating football clubs
Ronaldo Hints at Al-Nassr Departure Amid Club World Cup Speculation
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Ronaldo Hints at Al-Nassr Departure Amid Club World Cup Speculation

Cristiano Ronaldo has most likely played his last match for Saudi Arabian Al-Nassr. How else can the post on X with the words "This chapter is over" be interpreted? At the same time, Fifa boss Gianni Infantino opens up for the possibility that the 40-year-old Portuguese can play the World Championship for club teams this summer
Fifa Rule Change Could Allow Ronaldo to Play in Club World Cup
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Fifa Rule Change Could Allow Ronaldo to Play in Club World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo in club-World Championship in the USA this summer? It is fully possible – despite that his Saudi club Al Nassr is not qualified.
Lawyers Criticize Fifa's Decision to Host 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia
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Lawyers Criticize Fifa's Decision to Host 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia

Fifa does not live as one learns. The organisation set aside its own policy concerning human rights when Saudi Arabia was appointed as the host of the Football World Championship 2034
Women's World Cup Expands to 48 Teams Starting in 2031
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Women's World Cup Expands to 48 Teams Starting in 2031

Now it's clear. The Women's Football World Championship is being expanded from 32 to 48 teams starting from the 2031 championship, announces the International Football Association (Fifa) in a press release
Trump Assures Smooth Experience for Fans at 2026 World Championship
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Trump Assures Smooth Experience for Fans at 2026 World Championship

Football fans from around the world will be welcomed to the USA during the World Championship 2026. Donald Trump has promised this after concerns that his tough border policy would impact the tournament
Pope Francis Remembered: A Football Fan with "Two Left Feet"
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Pope Francis Remembered: A Football Fan with "Two Left Feet"

Over a billion Catholics worldwide are saying a final farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday. At the same time, football is mourning a friend and the Argentine club San Lorenzo is losing its most famous supporter
Customs Chaos - a Threat to the World Championship Party?
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Customs Chaos - a Threat to the World Championship Party?

Donald Trump's trade war has given the USA many enemies. Not least, the relationship with Canada is strained
USA and UK Poised to Host Expanded Women's World Championships
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USA and UK Poised to Host Expanded Women's World Championships

USA and the United Kingdom appear to be World Championship hosts in 2031 and 2035 respectively when the women's football championship is expanded to 48 nations.
World Cup Final to Feature Super Bowl-Style Halftime Show in 2026
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World Cup Final to Feature Super Bowl-Style Halftime Show in 2026

For the first time in history, there will be a halftime show in the final of the World Championship in football – just like in the Super Bowl. Coldplay singer Chris Martin is booked to hire artists for the final in New Jersey, USA
Defending ties to Trump: "Completely crucial"
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Defending ties to Trump: "Completely crucial"

He attended Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony and daughter Ivanka Trump was present when the club team World Championship was drawn. Now Fifa President Gianni Infantino is defending his close ties to the USA's president – as well as the awarding of the Men's World Championship 2034 to Saudi Arabia
Fifa chief proud - mentioned in Trump's speech
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Fifa chief proud - mentioned in Trump's speech

Gianni Infantino was on site during Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. And the chairman of the International Football Association (Fifa) became proud when he was mentioned in the US President's speech
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