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Norwegian FA to consider Infantino ethics complaint over Balogun red card reversal
STOCKHOLM, July 24 : Norway’s football association (NFF) will consider making an ethics complaint to FIFA over the decision to suspend a ban imposed on U.S. forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup after an intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump, an NFF spokesperson told Reuters. Balogun was handed a on
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La Liga chief Tebas accuses FIFA of ‘destroying football industry’, calls for Infantino to quit
July 21 : La Liga president Javier Tebas said FIFA president Gianni Infantino should resign, accusing the governing body of “destroying the football industry” by expanding international competitions at the expense of domestic leagues and clubs. Tebas has repeatedly criticised FIFA over fixture congestion and
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Taking stock of 2026 World Cup: Football’s biggest show yet
A worthy world champion, a call from the US president, security concerns and a few pleasant surprises. The 2026 World Cup is over. So what will we remember about global football’s biggest World Cup ever?
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Boos as Trump and Infantino enter the field for World Cup trophy ceremony
NEW YORK, July 19 : Boos descended from the stands as U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino took to the field for the World Cup trophy ceremony at New York New Jersey stadium on Sunday.Infantino said Trump would present the trophy to the winners of the World Cup final.Spain beat d
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Trump back in World Cup spotlight after starring role in tournament’s controversies
NEW YORK, July 17 : U.S. President Donald Trump will be back in the World Cup spotlight at Sunday’s final, after taking a starring role in one of the tournament’s defining dramas and with his eye on another hosting gig for America in 2038.FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Trump will sit with him during the
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World Cup: Balogun red and expansion keep FIFA in spotlight
The fallout from Folarin Balogun’s red card reversal continues as reports suggest the chairman of FIFA’s disciplinary committee made the decision unilaterally. Meanwhile, the World Cup could be set to expand once more.
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Gianni Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup
Plans for a 64-team men’s world cup are set to be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying football needs to be “for the whole world”.
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Potential World Cup expansion to be discussed after 2026 edition – Infantino
ATLANTA, July 12 : Any further expansion of the World Cup, increasing the number of teams participating at the finals to 64, will be discussed after this year’s edition, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said without providing any details.The 2026 finals in Canada, Mexico, and the United States have seen 48 tea
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Could football break away from FIFA and its World Cup?
FIFA’s actions at the World Cup, and closeness to Donald Trump, have put the organization under fire. Federations, fans, coaches and players have gone public with complaints, but is there a way out?
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FIFA rejects Belgium challenge over Balogun eligibility, Trump calls red card U-turn ‘brilliant’
WASHINGTON, July 6 : FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended world soccer’s disciplinary process on Monday amid an international wave of criticism after U.S. President Donald Trump praised FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card ban, and as the controversy spilled over into politics.
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