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IOC rejects Infantino complaint over alleged Trump support after ethics review
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IOC rejects Infantino complaint over alleged Trump support after ethics review

A human rights organization filed a complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for violating the rules on political neutrality. The complaint has now been rejected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Norway’s football chief criticizes FIFA over Balogun ban reversal: Should never have happened
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Norway’s football chief criticizes FIFA over Balogun ban reversal: Should never have happened

Norwegian Football Association (NFF) president Lise Klaveness is preparing a complaint to FIFA's ethics committee over the lifting of Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban. "First of all, it should never have happened," Klaveness told The Times
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
Trump wants FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to lead the UN
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Trump wants FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to lead the UN

US President Donald Trump reportedly hopes FIFA President Gianni Infantino will change jobs. According to reports, Trump wants to see Infantino as the new Secretary-General of the United Nations
La Liga chief Javier Tebas says Gianni Infantino should step down over FIFA expansion plans
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La Liga chief Javier Tebas says Gianni Infantino should step down over FIFA expansion plans

Spanish football league La Liga president Javier Tebas has slammed FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino over the World Cup. His time is over, Tebas tells Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport
Messi sets three World Cup records as Mbappé becomes all-time top scorer
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Messi sets three World Cup records as Mbappé becomes all-time top scorer

Despite losing the final to Spain, Lionel Messi can be happy that he set three new records during the tournament. When FIFA lists the records broken, the Argentine tops them all
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.
Bryson DeChambeau reportedly wanted to call Donald Trump after British Open penalty strokes
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Bryson DeChambeau reportedly wanted to call Donald Trump after British Open penalty strokes

When American golfer Bryson DeChambeau was given two penalty strokes at the British Open, he reportedly wanted to seek help from US President Donald Trump, according to reports.
What happened at the 2026 World Cup: from visa row to Trump phone call and Norway's run to the quarter-finals
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What happened at the 2026 World Cup: from visa row to Trump phone call and Norway's run to the quarter-finals

A top referee who was not allowed into the United States, a Norwegian national team that made it all the way to the quarterfinals and the day Donald Trump made a famous phone call to FIFA. This happened during the six intense weeks of the World Cup
Trump says US should bid again for World Cup as soon as possible
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Trump says US should bid again for World Cup as soon as possible

President Donald Trump, 80, thinks the World Cup in the United States has been "fantastic. " He would like to see the tournament return
Trump draws boos at World Cup gold medal ceremony as Spain lifts trophy
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Trump draws boos at World Cup gold medal ceremony as Spain lifts trophy

True to form, President Donald Trump drew plenty of attention when he attended the World Cup gold medal ceremony for Spain. When it was time for the Spanish winners to lift the trophy, Trump did not leave the podium but remained standing despite attempts to move him away
Infantino logged more than 95,000 kilometers in the air during World Cup, AP says
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Infantino logged more than 95,000 kilometers in the air during World Cup, AP says

More than 100 hours in the air and over 95,000 kilometers. That is FIFA President Gianni Infantino's record during the World Cup, according to an analysis by the AP news agency
Infantino says World Cup was incredible success thanks to Trump
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Infantino says World Cup was incredible success thanks to Trump

FIFA President Gianni Infantino took the opportunity ahead of the final World Cup matches to pay tribute to US President Donald Trump. “The American dream, Mr
Why conspiracy theories flourish during the World Cup
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Why conspiracy theories flourish during the World Cup

Low trust in FIFA combined with supporters' high emotional state. That can make the World Cup a breeding ground for conspiracy theories
Confirmed: Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday
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Confirmed: Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday

The White House confirms that US President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final on Sunday, which will be played between Spain and Argentina.
Post Malone to headline World Cup final closing ceremony, FIFA says
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Post Malone to headline World Cup final closing ceremony, FIFA says

American artist Post Malone will be the headliner during the closing ceremony of the World Cup final.
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
FIFA disciplinary chief reportedly made Balogun suspension decision alone
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FIFA disciplinary chief reportedly made Balogun suspension decision alone

FIFA's disciplinary committee has lifted Folarin Balogun's suspension. Now, reports are emerging that the committee's chairman made the controversial decision entirely on his own
World Cup quarter-final preview: Can Spain’s unbeaten run continue against Belgium?
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World Cup quarter-final preview: Can Spain’s unbeaten run continue against Belgium?

Reigning European champions Spain have not conceded a single goal at the World Cup. Belgium are coming off an impressive victory in a chaotic round-of-16 clash with the USA
World Cup guide: Can Spain's unbeaten defense stop Belgium?
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World Cup guide: Can Spain's unbeaten defense stop Belgium?

Reigning European champions Spain have not conceded a single goal at the World Cup. Belgium are coming off an impressive victory in a chaotic clash with the USA
Infantino reported to IOC ethics council over political neutrality breach claims after World Cup move
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Infantino reported to IOC ethics council over political neutrality breach claims after World Cup move

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been reported to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) ethics council for alleged violations of political neutrality rules after his World Cup move involving Folarin Balogun, a human rights group said.
FIFA considers lifting Russia football ban after IOC readmits athletes
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FIFA considers lifting Russia football ban after IOC readmits athletes

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has welcomed Russian athletes back to the Olympics. Now the International Football Federation (FIFA) is considering doing the same, according to Sky Sports
Bodström frustrated after being left out of FIFA Balogun appeal case
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Bodström frustrated after being left out of FIFA Balogun appeal case

Thomas Bodström had hoped to be involved in the case of Folarin Balogun's alleged suspension. But the phone stayed silent
Belgium routs USA 4-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals, taunt with Cancel this message
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Belgium routs USA 4-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals, taunt with Cancel this message

Belgium are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after beating the home team USA 4-1. The match's big talking point - the reinstated American Folarin Balogun - didn't make a big impression
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