The day before the World Cup final, five top FIFA officials were shown President Gianni Infantino's controversial business plan. Swedish Secretary General Mattias Grafström reportedly approved the proposal, but two other officials voted no, The New York Times reports.
FootballFIFA 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. This is what happened:
FootballSpain should withdraw from hosting the 2030 World Cup if the country loses the final to Morocco, according to former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales.
FootballFC Barcelona's planned training match in Morocco will not take place, the Spanish club announced on its website.
SportsEuropean football leaders are unimpressed by FIFA's apology after the botched World Cup plan, and UEFA is sticking to its threat to boycott FIFA competitions, British media report. "UEFA's member associations were very clear about the conditions for their non-participation in FIFA competitions," the association wrote in a statement, according to the BBC.
FootballA battle is raging in football’s holy grail. Opposition to Gianni Infantino as FIFA president has grown, with critical associations now looking for a rival candidate. Here are six people said to be potential challengers.
FootballFIFA 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. This is what happened:
FootballAbout a week after the high-profile border crisis in Ceuta, Spain, most of the migrants have left the Spanish exclave. At the same time, a large proportion of those remaining are reported to be minors.
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