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FIFA threatens Europe with Women’s World Cup broadcast blackout

Gianni Infantino says rights offers from ‘Big 5’ European countries are unacceptable and a ‘slap in the face’.

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Gianni Infantino threatens to pull Women’s World Cup off-air as stand-off with TV broadcasters continues

UK broadcasters among European markets still yet to agree deal to show summer tournament

Evening Standard

No room for expanded Club World Cup – European Leagues

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced the new 32-team format for the competition in December.

The Independent UK

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UEFA 'council of wise men' is Aleksander Ceferin's version of Gianni Infantino's FIFA hubris

No-one else stood to challenge Ceferin’s presidency and he will remain the second most powerful man in world football for at least another four years

Daily Mirror

Toto Wolff was refused help by FIA chief Jean Todt amid 2021 Abu Dhabi GP chaos

Mercedes chief Wolff and Red Bull boss Christian Horner both called outgoing FIA president Todt in the wake of the title-deciding controversy, the Frenchman has revealed

Daily Mirror

Kevin Baxter: Gianni Infantino's FIFA growth strategy has no time for human rights issues

LOS ANGELES — Gianni Infantino was reelected to another four-year term as FIFA president last month, running unopposed and winning by acclaim. That means no formal vote was taken, saving Infantino the embarrassment of failing to win unanimously in a race no one else was contesting.

Los Angeles Times

FIFA condemns broadcasters and sponsors for not investing equivalent funds on Women's World Cup as men's event in Qatar

FIFA says it is making progress towards equality on prize money between the men's and women's World Cups — but broadcasters and sponsors have a long way to go, Tracey Holmes writes.

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Tears, anger as Indonesian soccer fears FIFA sanctions

Indonesian soccer players and fans reacted with tears and outrage after the country was stripped of hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup only eight weeks before the start of the tournament amid political turmoil over Israel’s participation, leaving Indonesian soccer at risk of further sanctions

The Independent UK

Liverpool 'agree' to new FIFA revamp of Club World Cup and international payments

European clubs have given their backing to FIFA's revised plans for the Club World Cup

Liverpool Echo

Fifa agrees to pay clubs extra £119m to release players for men’s World Cup

Clubs will have a greater say in the football calendar while the deal could make the European Super League less likely to happen

The Guardian - UK

Top European clubs throw weight behind expanded Club World Cup plan by FIFA

European Club Association gives green light to 32-team showcase

Evening Standard

European clubs back FIFA’s plans for expanded Club World Cup

FIFA is planning for a 32-team tournament to be played every four years from 2025.

The Independent UK

In this golden age for football, the threat of overkill looms ever larger

From bloated World Cups to dull club competitions excess is everywhere, but who will stand up against the exploitation?

The Guardian - UK

Gianni Infantino’s actions at Fifa remain more dangerous than his words

Fifa’s Gianni Infantino has been reelected unopposed and has pushed through unpopular reforms like the enlarged, 48-team World Cup

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The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino, elected by no one, sweeps to Fifa power again

Infantino has extended his stay as Fifa president for another four years after winning an election unopposed, and a loophole in the rules means he will likely take his reign all the way to 2031

ABC News

FIFA scrap Visit Saudi sponsorship of the 2023 Women's World Cup after public backlash

Following a backlash from fans, high-profile players and the co-hosts themselves, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed the Visit Saudi sponsorship deal will not be going ahead.

France 24

'Not enough' places for African countries at World Cup, says Senegal's federation

In tonight's edition: Protests break out in Dakar as Senegal's main opposition leader faces trial. Also, the Congolese city of Goma struggles economically as roads are closed due to continued fighting between the army and M23 rebels. Finally, racism in sport, workers' rights and slots for countries at the World…

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Australian and New Zealand Indigenous groups to sign 'Football Treaty' ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup

Just months from the start of the FIFA Women's World Cup, Indigenous representatives in Australia and New Zealand are signing their own 'Football Treaty'.

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Daily Mirror

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

The Guardian - UK

The end of a Liverpool Big Cup era, and history beckons for West Ham

In today’s Football Daily: Liverpool’s Spanish pain, Gianni Infantino’s storm in a teacup and the Ides of March

The Independent UK

Fifa sets target of equal Women’s World Cup prize money by 2027

President Gianni Infantino said the total prize money for this summer’s Women’s World Cup has been increased to $152m, which is still some way short of the reported $440m at last year’s men’s finals

Daily Mirror

Gianni Infantino lets slip FIFA 24 could be a bust – but promises an update 'very soon'

FIFA and EA Sports will both be making their own video games after ending their three-decade-long partnership last year

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino wants Women’s World Cup prize money to match men’s by 2027

Infantino said the total prize money package for this summer’s Women’s World Cup was 152m US dollars.

The Guardian - UK

Fifa admits defeat over Saudi sponsorship of Women’s World Cup

Fifa has admitted defeat over plans to make Visit Saudi a sponsor of this year’s Women’s World Cup after a huge backlash from organisers and players

The Independent UK

Fifa drops Visit Saudi sponsorship of Women’s World Cup after backlash

The prize money for this summer’s Women’s World Cup has also been increased to $150m

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