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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
Trump says he called FIFA after red card for US forward Folarin Balogun was overturned
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Trump says he called FIFA after red card for US forward Folarin Balogun was overturned

US President Donald Trump reached out to FIFA President Gianni Infantino after US forward Folarin Balogun was shown a red card. "I asked for a review because I didn't think it was a foul," Trump said
Folarin Balogun avoids suspension as FIFA reverses ban, Trump thanks governing body
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Folarin Balogun avoids suspension as FIFA reverses ban, Trump thanks governing body

USA's Folarin Balogun was suspended after a red card in the round of 16. But now FIFA has stepped in and lifted the suspension
EU lawmakers urge FIFA to bar Russia from U15 tournament in Azerbaijan
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EU lawmakers urge FIFA to bar Russia from U15 tournament in Azerbaijan

MEPs want FIFA to stop Russia from participating in a new U15 tournament in Azerbaijan in October, warning of a boycott and accusing FIFA of ignoring the war in Ukraine.
EU lawmakers call for FIFA probe into Infantino’s peace prize for Trump
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EU lawmakers call for FIFA probe into Infantino’s peace prize for Trump

Fifty members of the European Parliament want FIFA's ethics committee to investigate FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying he may have broken FIFA's own rules by awarding a peace prize to US President Donald Trump.
Infantino’s World Cup jet travel equals annual emissions of 78 people, BBC says
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Infantino’s World Cup jet travel equals annual emissions of 78 people, BBC says

FIFA President Gianni Infantino continues to fly frequently between World Cup matches. The trips so far during the championship are equivalent to the carbon emissions caused by 78 people flying for a year, according to the BBC
Infantino's frequent World Cup flying is criticized
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Infantino's frequent World Cup flying is criticized

FIFA president Gianni Infantino flies frequently between World Cup matches. His carbon emissions during the World Cup are equivalent to the annual carbon footprint of 50 people in France, according to experts
Infantino's words to Iranian players: Thank you
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Infantino's words to Iranian players: Thank you

After Iran's World Cup debut, FIFA president Gianni Infantino took the opportunity to visit the team's locker room. "I know what you're going through
Visa problems jeopardize Iranian winger Mehdi Torabi's World Cup participation
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Visa problems jeopardize Iranian winger Mehdi Torabi's World Cup participation

Iranian international Mehdi Torabi's continued World Cup participation is in jeopardy, the state-run IRNA news agency reports. The winger was granted only a one-time visa to the United States and is now reportedly not allowed to re-enter the country
Iran's anger after the World Cup opener as captain says team is the most oppressed
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Iran's anger after the World Cup opener as captain says team is the most oppressed

Banned flags, protests and a saved point - but also new travel problems and upset feelings. Iran drew 2-2 in the opening match against New Zealand
Report: FIFA wants Israel to face Palestine in opening match of new under-15 tournament
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Report: FIFA wants Israel to face Palestine in opening match of new under-15 tournament

FIFA wants to improve relations between Israel and Palestine. The federation's new idea is for the two countries to play the opening match of FIFA's new under-15 tournament, The Athletic reports, citing sources
FIFA pays full salary to suspended World Cup referee Omar Artan
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FIFA pays full salary to suspended World Cup referee Omar Artan

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States, will receive the same basic salary as other World Cup referees, the BBC reports.
The Reality Behind the World Cup: Exploitation and Cartels
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The Reality Behind the World Cup: Exploitation and Cartels

On Thursday, the World Cup kicked off at the newly renovated Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. But behind the luxury boxes are workers who risked paying a high price
FIFA and players' union FIFPRO reach agreement on transfer rules and health and safety
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FIFA and players' union FIFPRO reach agreement on transfer rules and health and safety

FIFA boss after referee storm: Chill out
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FIFA boss after referee storm: Chill out

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called it "unfortunate" that Somali referee Omar Artan has been banned from refereeing at the World Cup.
World Cup criticism: These are absurd prices
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World Cup criticism: These are absurd prices

FIFA President Gianni Infantino does not miss an opportunity to market the World Cup as football's biggest party. The question is: for whom and which ones? For many national team fans, it means staying home
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
The reality behind the World Cup: Worker exploitation and cartels
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The reality behind the World Cup: Worker exploitation and cartels

On June 11, the World Cup kicks off at the newly renovated Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. But behind the luxury boxes are workers who have risked paying a high price
Guide: Everything you need to know about the Men's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico
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Guide: Everything you need to know about the Men's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico

The World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico is just a few days away. It will be a record-breaking World Cup, with the heat and Donald Trump in focus
Warring against the host country, Iran is now going to the World Cup
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Warring against the host country, Iran is now going to the World Cup

Iran is one of the most talked-about teams at the World Cup, even though they are unlikely to challenge for the World Cup title. But the team's situation is unique in World Cup history because Iran is at war with the host nation, the United States
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.
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