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Morocco and Spain joust over which will host 2030 World Cup final amid border crisis
Morocco and Spain are arguing over the right to host the 2030 World Cup final — with besieged FIFA boss Gianni Infantino hovering backstage.
French soccer federation withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
The French Football Federation withdrew its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president on Thursday after his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.
Saudi soccer body says it supports FIFA president Infantino ‘at this time’
One month into a crisis for FIFA provoked by his failed World Cup sell-off plan, Gianni Infantino finally got some public backing from a key nation Thursday — 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia.
UEFA set to end threat of FIFA boycott over Infantino’s failed World Cup investor plan
European soccer body UEFA is set to formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan will not be revived.
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Germany calls news conference as Klopp expected to be named coachOpens in new window
Italy latest nation to pull support for Infantino's reelection as FIFA president
The Italian soccer federation became the latest in a growing list of nations to withdraw its support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Hernandez aims to revive Netherlands team and pledges more dominating style
Dutch soccer coaches helped shape Xavi Hernandez. Now the former Barcelona and Spain midfielder wants to return the favor and rejuvenate a Netherlands team that disappointed with its defensive style at the World Cup.
Auction for FIFA beavers in Toronto closes, Canadian motif statue garners highest bid
The bid to own one of the FIFA World Cup-themed beaver statues sprawled across an eastern downtown Toronto neighbourhood has officially closed.
Infantino defies FIFA vice president by going to youth event amid global soccer rift
Gianni Infantino defied a request by one of his FIFA vice presidents to stay away from an Under-14 soccer event in the Caribbean and instead made a rare public appearance during the global furor over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle
FIFA on Friday handed bans to three Argentina players, led by a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final.
Top official leaves FIFA, deepening the fallout from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA’s chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has reportedly left his role at soccer’s governing body just weeks after saying its president, Gianni Infantino, had deceived staff with his World Cup sell-off plan.
Ronaldo: ‘This is probably my last year in football’
Cristiano Ronaldo says this Saudi Pro League season is likely to be the last of his professional career.
Who is Montagliani, the Canadian who could challenge for FIFA’s top job?
The 60-year-old Canadian is emerging as a possible replacement for embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Messi shares tribute to late father Jorge, expresses doubts about continuing to play soccer
Lionel Messi shared a tribute to his late father, Jorge, on social media on Wednesday, opening up about how difficult it was to lead Argentina to the World Cup final and expressing uncertainty about whether he will continue playing soccer.
Trump warns replacing FIFA chief Infantino would be ‘terrible mistake’
President Donald Trump defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid backlash over his handling of a plan to sell an interest in the World Cup, warning soccer federations they would make a “terrible mistake” if they force out Infantino.
Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election, world soccer’s governing body said Sunday. Infantino has faced increasing pressure over his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.
FIFA accuses UEFA of ‘smear campaign’ in filing related to World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA accused European soccer body UEFA of a “smear campaign” in a court filing on Thursday concerning FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions. Last week, UEFA filed requests for discovery of evidence connected to Infantino’s proposal in three U.S. courts.
FIFA World Cup winner Llorente retires from Spain team
World Cup winner Marcos Llorente retired from Spain’s team on Thursday. The 31-year-old right back, who has won 27 caps, said on Instagram that it was a “very carefully considered” personal decision.
FIFA apologizes for errors but “reaffirms full support” for Infantino at emergency meeting
The association of European soccer leagues called for governance reform of FIFA on Wednesday, adding to the mounting pressure on president Gianni Infantino following his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.
Former FIFA VP Prince Ali cites 'blackmail' by Infantino-led soccer body over unpaid prize money
Former FIFA vice president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein criticized the soccer body’s leadership headed by Gianni Infantino on Tuesday, describing prize money withheld from his Jordan national team as a kind of blackmail.
UEFA members to boycott all FIFA competitions amid World Cup private equity plan
UEFA member federations agreed Thursday to boycott all FIFA competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.
