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Fifa president Infantino to stand for re-election
Infantino, who has served as FIFA president since 2016, announced in April that he would contest the election.
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Trump warns FIFA would make 'terrible mistake' by replacing Infantino
Trump's backing followed Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation issuing an open letter accusing Infantino of breaking trust "through deception" with his aborted Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) propos...
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CAF confirms support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid FIFA governance row
CAF’s Executive Committee has confirmed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the dispute over FIFA governance and World Cup proposals intensifies. The vote math—and divisions beyond Europe—could decid...
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England's FA to withdraw support for Fifa president Infantino
Fifa and Infantino wanted to create a commercial subsidiary to run its main events, including its World Cups, and external investors would have been able to buy stakes in it.
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Endgame in Zurich: How Gianni Infantino's gamble backfired and who could take his throne
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has withdrawn the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal after UEFA and other confederations raised objections, including concerns about bringing outside investors into FIFA’s rights....
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FIFA drops $20 billion World Cup investment plan after global revolt
The proposal, announced earlier this week, sought to establish a separate FIFA subsidiary that would manage the commercial and operational rights of the men's and women's World Cups. Private investors were expe...
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UEFA threatens boycott of FIFA competitions over World Cup stake sale
The decision was reached unanimously by UEFA's 55 member associations during an emergency meeting on Thursday.
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Infantino secures backing from over 200 FIFA members head of Presidential Vote
While support for the FIFA chief has grown across much of the football world, opposition has mainly come from parts of Europe, where concerns have been raised over FIFA's recent handling of several issues durin...
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EPL referee Oliver to miss Ivory Coast opening game
Fifa has said that the 41-year-old, who was due to officiate the Group E meeting between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia on Sunday (00:00 BST, Monday), has been replaced by Frenchman Francois Letexier b...
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Senegal, Vinicius Junior invoke new laws at 2026 FIFA world cup
Under the new rules, players who cover their mouths with hands or jerseys during confrontations risk an immediate red card.
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UEFA suspends Benfica’s Prestianni after alleged racist slur
UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni for one match over an alleged racist comment toward Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, sidelining him for the Madrid leg as the investigation continues...
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World Cup qualifying picture takes shape as Spain dominate
Across UEFA, the standings show a split between teams already asserting control and a clutch of groups still wide open.