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FIFA president confronted by activists demanding Israel’s expulsion from World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino was confronted by activists demanding that Israel be banned from participating in the World Cup.

The Independent UK

Fifa banned Russia from international football. Now it must do the same for Israel

As Israel inflicts untold misery on Palestinians, it is time for football’s governing bodies to stand by the principles they claim to uphold

The Guardian - US

Uefa’s shifting stance on Israel sets up potential clash with Fifa and Trump

Uefa has moved to bring forward a vote on banning Israel from its competitions ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with senior figures in support of decision that would be strongly opposed by US president Donald Trump and could test Fifa’s loyalties

The Independent UK

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Fifa not planning 64-team men’s World Cup despite Infantino’s Trump Tower summit

Fifa is not planning to expand the men’s World Cup to 64 teams despite its president, Gianni Infantino, meeting a delegation of South America leaders

The Guardian - UK

Uefa backs off overseas league fixtures but the struggle for power still goes on

The decision to begin consultation is likely a sensible one and a break from the present way of doing things in world football

The Guardian - UK

Ronaldo’s sudden interest in return to US is World Cup Trump card that Fifa craves

Portugal star will hand Gianni Infantino the perfect publicity coup if he does play in America for the first time in more than 10 years, having already begun cosying up to Donald Trump

The Guardian - UK

FIFA confirm controversial Oasis-style ticketing system and pricing structure for World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup ticket sales begin next week and fans can expect sharp price increases

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Wait, Trump is fantasizing about playing in the 2026 World Cup — someone should tell him the field isn’t wide enough for his waistline

Trump just said he might play in the World Cup... seriously.

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Infantino’s latest Oval Office show reminds us Trump will be inescapable at the 2026 World Cup

The US president has an aptitude for elbowing himself into the spotlight, and next year he’ll make sure he has the world’s attention

The Guardian - US

Putin may be invited to World Cup in America next year, says Trump

The US President told reporters Putin wanted to come to the competition ‘very badly’

The Independent UK

Trump jokes with FIFA chief about keeping World Cup trophy

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The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw to Take Place in Washington D.C. This December

The event will take place on Dec. 5, as announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Sports Illustrated

Trump Says 2026 World Cup Draw Set For December In Washington

US President Donald Trump announced Friday that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Washington on December 5 -- and got a rare chance to hold the coveted football trophy.

International Business Times

2026 World Cup draw will be held at Washington's Kennedy Center, Trump says

President Donald Trump says that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will happen on December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington

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The Independent UK

Trump asks FIFA President if he can keep the gold World Cup trophy

Watch as Donald Trump holds up the FIFA World Cup trophy and asks if he can keep it.

The Independent UK

FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemns 'unacceptable' racism after incidents at German Cup games

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says that two incidents of alleged racist abuse which marred German Cup games are “unacceptable” as German police investigate

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Former Chelsea midfielder seeks £56m in damages over contract dispute

Ex-Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra is suing FIFA and the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) for damages worth £56 million (€65m)

The Guardian - UK

Could latest seismic legal challenge leave Fifa wobbling on its perch?

Football’s world governing body is facing a growing number of issues, not least a new class action from the Netherlands

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The Guardian - UK

Community Shield brings hopes and fears but also an end to summer of civility

After marvelling at Lions and Lionesses, Alcaraz and McIlroy, attention returns to English football and all its cynicism

International Business Times

Solid Gold, Royal Missives And Nobel Noms: How To Win Trump Over

Apple chief Tim Cook went straight to the point: "It's 24-karat gold...

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Newcastle United owners' grander Saudi plans revealed as fans ponder reality of Tyneside project

Newcastle United are learning the hard way that they may no longer be the focus of Saudi Arabia's global sporting ambition

The Independent UK

Real Madrid were offered chance to pursue lucrative global tour over Champions League

The plan was never agreed but its conception highlights a problem with modern football as it becomes an ever-more globalised game

The Independent UK

Premier League will not be cut to 18 clubs amid calendar tensions, says league chief

Ligue 1 reduced from 20 to 18 clubs ahead of the 2023/24 season

Al Jazeera

Infantino says ‘important step’ taken for Afghan women’s football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino hails first talent camp staged for Afghanistan women’s refugee football team.

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Donald Trump's son makes unbelievable Chelsea claim as Cole Palmer reaction disputes official account

The son of United States President Donald Trump has made a bizarre claim about his father's encounter with Chelsea at the FIFA Club World Cup

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