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‘Save the Whitecaps’ Fight Intensifies With Rival Support As Local Groups ‘Reach Out’

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said several groups had “reached out” about the Whitecaps after an offer was made to move the club to Las Vegas.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA Congress Takeaways: Infantino Reveals Re-Election Bid, Iran Assured for World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino led an often tense meeting in Vancouver on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

Iran to play at World Cup as FIFA confirm matches will take place in US

Gianni Infantino insists Iran will compete as scheduled this summer following uncertainty caused by conflict

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Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened his address at the FIFA Congress by affirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup and that the team will play in the United States despite the conflict between the two nations

The Independent UK

Vancouver community groups plan protests during city’s hosting of Fifa Congress

Community groups have planned “multiple events” across Vancouver on Thursday to coincide with the Fifa Congress being held in the city

The Guardian - US

Iranian soccer chief ‘denied entry into Canada’ for Fifa event weeks before World Cup

Iranian soccer chief, Mehdi Taj, was reportedly denied entry into Canada for a Fifa event in Vancouver this week

The Independent UK

FIFA President’s Deluded Request for Pope-Like Treatment in Canada Fuels Ivory Tower Image

The FIFA President’s latest perplexing moment proves how far removed he is from the communities he seeks to serve at this summer’s 2026 World Cup.

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FIFA Considering New Yellow Card Rule for 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup has multiple new aspects that differentiate it from previous editions of the tournament.

Sports Illustrated

European Walkout After Late Infantino Delays FIFA Congress

European delegates staged a walkout at FIFA's Congress in Paraguay on Thursday after world football chief Gianni Infantino jetted in late for the session following meetings in Saudi Arabia and Qatar with US President Donald Trump.

International Business Times

Uefa accuses Gianni Infantino of putting ‘private political interests’ before game after Saudi trip with Donald Trump

Fifa president Gianni Infantino was delayed arriving at the body’s annual Congress after joining US President Trump on his tour of the Middle East

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino delays start of Fifa Congress by arriving late from Donald Trump tour

Infantino joined Trump on his state visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar this week

The Independent UK

FIFA names Saudi Arabia as World Cup 2034 host; Morocco to co-stage 2030

FIFA Congress confirms the Middle East nation’s bid for 2034 – with Morocco, Spain and Portugal to co-host 2030 edition.

Al Jazeera

The Women's World Cup is coming to South America for the first time, with Brazil as the host

It will be the third World Cup that Brazil has hosted following its 1950 and 2014 bids on the men's side

Latin Times

FIFA give major boost to women's game by making World Cup prize money equal from 2027

The prize money for the 2027 Women's World Cup would match the 2026 men's tournament in Canada, United States and Mexico, in a big announcement from the FIFA congress in Kigali, Riwanda

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Fourteen days of mourning declared in Malawi after deadly Cyclone Freddy

In tonight's edition: Malawi launches an international appeal to help with the aftermath of Cyclone Freddy. Fourteen days of mourning have been declared after 225 people died. Also, we speak to the WHO as the Organization calls on rich countries attracting health workers from the continent to manage the brain…

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia chosen to host Club World Cup in December

The competition is scheduled to be played in December this year.

The Independent UK

Fifa to stage Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia

The competition is scheduled to be played in December this year

Dynamite News

FIFA 2022: FIFA allows teams to select 26 players for upcoming World Cup Qatar

The Bureau of the FIFA Council - composed of the FIFA President and the six confederation presidents on Thursday approved the size of final squad lists for FIFA World Cup 2022, increasing it to at least 23 and putting a maximum cap of 26 players. Read more on Dynamite News:

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The Independent UK

‘Not acceptable’ for Qatar officials to confiscate rainbow flags at World Cup

A senior security official in Qatar reportedly said rainbow flags could be taken off supporters for their own protection.

The Independent UK

Russians hear FIFA Congress plea from Ukraine to end the war

The appearance by video of the head of Ukrainian soccer, wearing an armored vest from the streets of Kyiv, brought the impact of Russia’s war into the FIFA Congress

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