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Nordic football federations demand independent review of FIFA governance as confidence in Infantino fades
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Nordic football federations demand independent review of FIFA governance as confidence in Infantino fades

The Nordic football associations are demanding a "comprehensive and independent review" of how FIFA is governed. Confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been lost
FIFA COO Kevin Lamour leaves role after criticizing Gianni Infantino over World Cup rights proposal
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FIFA COO Kevin Lamour leaves role after criticizing Gianni Infantino over World Cup rights proposal

FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour criticized Gianni Infantino after the World Cup proposal. He is now leaving his role
Woman linked to Infantino reportedly received severance payout and business school tuition
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Woman linked to Infantino reportedly received severance payout and business school tuition

The woman who allegedly had an affair with FIFA President Gianni Infantino is said to have received almost two million kronor in severance pay, The Telegraph reports.
La Liga president Tebas says Infantino era is over after World Cup proposal
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La Liga president Tebas says Infantino era is over after World Cup proposal

La Liga president Javier Tebas has previously criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino, and in recent weeks he has been under pressure. "For me, the Infantino era is over," Tebas told Le Monde
FIFA crisis deepens as support and opposition to Infantino split the football world
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FIFA crisis deepens as support and opposition to Infantino split the football world

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's now-scrapped plans to sell parts of the World Cup, among other things, drew heavy criticism. Several influential bodies within the football world have turned against the president, while many also support him
FIFA pays Jordan prize money after criticism from Prince Ali bin al-Hussein
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FIFA pays Jordan prize money after criticism from Prince Ali bin al-Hussein

Jordan's football federation president, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, went public with his claim that FIFA owed his federation prize money. Barely two days later, FIFA has done the right thing, the prince says
Infantino’s scrapped World Cup share plan triggered FIFA backlash - what happened next
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Infantino’s scrapped World Cup share plan triggered FIFA backlash - what happened next

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plans to sell parts of the World Cup, among other things, were met with heavy criticism. Several influential bodies within the football world turned against the chairman
Sources: Infantino opponents plan FIFA boycott and rival tournaments if he refuses to resign
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Sources: Infantino opponents plan FIFA boycott and rival tournaments if he refuses to resign

Opponents of FIFA president Gianni Infantino are planning to boycott FIFA meetings and launch their own tournaments if he does not resign, sources have told The Times.
Infantino’s scrapped World Cup sales plan: How the backlash unfolded
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Infantino’s scrapped World Cup sales plan: How the backlash unfolded

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's now-scrapped plans to sell parts of the World Cup, among other things, were met with massive criticism. Several influential bodies in the football world have turned against the chairman
Sweden withdraws support for Infantino, citing loss of trust
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Sweden withdraws support for Infantino, citing loss of trust

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's controversial World Cup plan was the last straw. The Swedish Football Association does not support Infantino for re-election - trust has been exhausted
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
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
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 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
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
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.
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
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.
Proposal to replace Iran with Italy called morally bankrupt by Iran's embassy
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Proposal to replace Iran with Italy called morally bankrupt by Iran's embassy

Italy missed the World Cup for the third time in a row. Now U
FIFA begins cooperation with Trump's peace council
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FIFA begins cooperation with Trump's peace council

FIFA has begun working with US President Donald Trump's criticized "peace council," FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced in Washington.
Infantino on Senegal's actions at Africa Cup of Nations final: Unacceptable
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Infantino on Senegal's actions at Africa Cup of Nations final: Unacceptable

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has slammed Senegal over the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final. "It is unacceptable," Infantino wrote on Instagram
Trump receives FIFA's criticized peace prize
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Trump receives FIFA's criticized peace prize

FIFA's Peace Prize goes to Donald Trump, as expected. The US president receives the newly established award for "working for peace throughout the world through his actions
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