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            <title><![CDATA[UEFA Demands Answers From FIFA on Infantino, Trump Influence and World Cup Issues in Letter]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In an eight-page letter, Uefa demands answers from Fifa on a range of issues, including alleged abuse of power, Donald Trump’s influence and excessively long half-time breaks at the World Cup. The letter contains 42 points - here are some of them.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:17 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Norway Seeks FIFA Probe Into Infantino, Citing Trump Link in Three Complaints]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Norwegian Football Association wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino investigated for possible conflicts of interest and abuse of power. US President Donald Trump is the common denominator in the three cases, Norway’s Lise Klaveness told The Times.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:36:53 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Belgian FA withdraws support for Infantino, cites Balogun World Cup scandal]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Belgian Football Association (RBFA) does not support Gianni Infantino for re-election as FIFA president - and points to the World Cup scandal involving Folarin Balogun's red card as an important reason.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:45:59 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Infantino attacked for trying to create World Cup narrative, says analyst]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Dishonest arguments and an attempt to whitewash reality. FIFA President Gianni Infantino's attack on World Cup critics is being dismissed. Infantino is avoiding the main criticism, says sports policy analyst Stanis Elsborg.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:19:02 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Infantino attacks World Cup critics, accuses them of spreading hatred]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:33:19 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Norway’s football chief criticizes FIFA over Balogun ban reversal: Should never have happened]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:02:11 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau reportedly wanted to call Donald Trump after British Open penalty strokes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:08:26 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[What happened at the 2026 World Cup: from visa row to Trump phone call and Norway's run to the quarter-finals]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:46:56 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why conspiracy theories flourish during the World Cup]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Low trust in FIFA combined with supporters' high emotional state. That can make the World Cup a breeding ground for conspiracy theories. FIFA's trust is eroded and then conspiracy thinking increases, says Jack Werner, journalist and expert on source criticism.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:43:47 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Trump’s ties put FIFA chief Gianni Infantino under pressure ahead of World Cup]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[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. Trump has thrown Infantino under the bus, says sports and political journalist Karim Zidan.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[FIFA disciplinary chief reportedly made Balogun suspension decision alone]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:02:21 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[World Cup quarter-final preview: Can Spain’s unbeaten run continue against Belgium?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[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. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the quarter-final between the teams.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:01:26 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[World Cup guide: Can Spain's unbeaten defense stop Belgium?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[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. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the quarter-final between the two sides.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:02:55 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Infantino reported to IOC ethics council over political neutrality breach claims after World Cup move]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:59:35 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bodström frustrated after being left out of FIFA Balogun appeal case]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Thomas Bodström had hoped to be involved in the case of Folarin Balogun's alleged suspension. But the phone stayed silent. I was available, he says.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:44:05 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Pochettino: Balogun suspension row was no excuse for USA World Cup loss to Belgium]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[United States national team coach Mauricio Pochettino does not believe the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun’s alleged suspension affected the team in the round of 16 loss to Belgium at the World Cup.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:23:43 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Belgium routs USA 4-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals, taunt with Cancel this message]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[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. "Cancel this," the Belgians taunted afterwards.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:54:46 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Swedish FA criticizes FIFA over Balogun suspension ruling as integrity concerns grow]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Swedish Football Association (SvFF) is also critical of FIFA's decision to lift the suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. It is about the integrity of the sport, SvFF chairman Simon Åström tells TT.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:08:51 GMT</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Big controversy when Fifa lifted the suspension against the American striker. In Texas, Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo face gold favourite Spain - in what could be the star's last World Cup match. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Monday's round of 16 at the World Cup.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Folarin Balogun avoids suspension as FIFA reverses ban, Trump thanks governing body]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[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. The move is welcomed by U.S. President Donald Trump.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[World Cup guide: Ronaldo’s possible last dance against Spain in Texas]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Big controversy when Fifa lifted the suspension against the American striker. In Texas, Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo face gold favorite Spain - in what could be the great star's last World Cup match. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Monday's round of 16 in the World Cup.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[USA advances to World Cup round of 16 despite Folarin Balogun red card]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[USA's Folarin Balogun created a lot of drama last night when he first scored the opening goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina - and then got sent off. But the red card didn't stop the USA from advancing in the World Cup. After tonight's 2-0 victory, the country has secured a place in the round of 16. It didn't go exactly as planned with that red card, but it just shows what a good team we are, says USA's Christian Pulisic according to AP.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[World Cup guide: Rule change gives USA a rest match]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[As Sweden and many other national teams are battling for playoff spots in the World Cup, host nation the USA will play a completely meaningless match. Here's everything you need to know ahead of today's World Cup matches - including when three groups will be decided.]]></description>
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