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UEFA threatens FIFA boycott over World Cup share sale plan, as power struggle intensifies
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UEFA threatens FIFA boycott over World Cup share sale plan, as power struggle intensifies

The European Football Association (Uefa) announces that it will boycott Fifa tournaments as long as the plan to sell shares in the World Cup is in place. It is a brutally open power struggle over who will decide
UEFA and Concacaf oppose FIFA plan to sell World Cup rights
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UEFA and Concacaf oppose FIFA plan to sell World Cup rights

UEFA is boycotting all FIFA tournaments as long as the plan to sell shares in the World Cup is in place. Now the European football association is also getting support from Concacaf, the football confederation for North and Central America and the Caribbean
Sources: European football bodies want PSG chief Nasser al-Khelaïfi to replace Infantino as FIFA president
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Sources: European football bodies want PSG chief Nasser al-Khelaïfi to replace Infantino as FIFA president

Gianni Infantino is becoming increasingly unpopular among European football associations, with sources saying they want to replace him with PSG president Nasser al-Khelaïfi.
Infantino says FIFA tournament share sale is a proposal, not a requirement
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Infantino says FIFA tournament share sale is a proposal, not a requirement

The proposal to sell shares in FIFA's major tournaments has sparked distrust and outrage. Now FIFA President Gianni Infantino is speaking out: The FIFA proposal is a possibility but not a requirement, he says
Swedish minister says FIFA World Cup investor plan damages trust
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Swedish minister says FIFA World Cup investor plan damages trust

FIFA wants to let private investors buy shares in the World Cup. A proposal that is provoking strong reactions from around the football world
UEFA says opposition to Infantino’s FIFA plan is growing as cash ultimatum sparks backlash
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UEFA says opposition to Infantino’s FIFA plan is growing as cash ultimatum sparks backlash

If the national football associations vote yes to FIFA's plan to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, they will receive the equivalent of SEK 388 million each. If one association votes no - but the proposal still goes through - they will have to settle for half
UEFA expected to hold emergency meeting over FIFA commercial rights plan, boycott discussed
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UEFA expected to hold emergency meeting over FIFA commercial rights plan, boycott discussed

FIFA wants to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. UEFA is expected to hold an emergency meeting this week, and there are reports of a boycott of future championships from the European side
FIFA plans to sell World Cup stake to private investors, UEFA furious
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FIFA plans to sell World Cup stake to private investors, UEFA furious

FIFA is planning to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors. This has angered the European Football Association
Infantino attacked for trying to create World Cup narrative, says analyst
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Infantino attacked for trying to create World Cup narrative, says analyst

Dishonest arguments and an attempt to whitewash reality. FIFA President Gianni Infantino's attack on World Cup critics is being dismissed
Infantino attacks World Cup critics, accuses them of spreading hatred
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Infantino attacks World Cup critics, accuses them of spreading hatred

In a 15-page Instagram post, Gianni Infantino, president of the International Football Federation (FIFA), attacks critics of this summer's World Cup, accusing them of spreading hatred and false rumors instead of celebrating the tournament.
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
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