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U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the trophy presentation after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19
SOCCER / World cup
Aug 11, 2026
Trump defends Infantino as UEFA-led schism with FIFA deepens
Infantino has faced blistering criticism after his failed plan to spin off FIFA¡¯s commercial operations in a deal involving JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Gianni Infantino reacts during the match between Paraguay and the United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Inglewood, California, on June 12.
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Aug 6, 2026
FIFA apologizes to members and affirms support for president Gianni Infantino
With the private investment proposal withdrawn, FIFA said it would ¡°no longer tolerate any attacks on its integrity, good governance and due process.¡±
The FIFA logo is carried during a pregame ceremony ahead of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersy, on July 19.
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Aug 5, 2026
Battle lines drawn within FIFA as key figures break ranks with Infantino
Jordan FA president Ali bin Hussein accused FIFA of ¡°blackmail¡°, claiming it offered to help solve many of the kingdom¡¯s problems in exchange for endorsing Gianni Infantino.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's future as the head of soccer's governing body is in doubt amid backlash to FIFA's abandoned plans to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup.
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Aug 1, 2026
Gianni Infantino¡¯s future at FIFA in doubt after private investment plan backfires
The private investment controversy comes at an awkward moment for ?Infantino, ?who said in April he intends to seek reelection for a fourth term as FIFA president.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the stands before the World Cup quarterfinal between England and Norway in Miami on July 11
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 31, 2026
UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans
In a statement that pulled no punches, Europe presented a united front to FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, whose proposal this week blindsided regional confederations and caused uproar.
Pitch staff carry the FIFA logo on the pitch before the World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 29, 2026
UEFA hits out as FIFA plans minority stake sale
The proposal immediately drew fierce ?criticism from European governing body UEFA, which said it ¡°crosses a line that football¡¯s governing institutions should never cross.¡±
Argentina's Lionel Messi is met by FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left) and U.S. President Donald Trump during the awards ceremony following the World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 20, 2026
World Cup¡¯s U.S. makeover leaves soccer facing battle for its soul
FIFA embraced elements of the U.S. sporting model with enthusiasm.
UEFA said its Executive Committee had reluctantly approved the move to allow LaLiga and Serie A games to be played abroad, and reiterated that it remains opposed in principle to such matches.
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Oct 7, 2025
UEFA clears Milan and Barcelona to play domestic league matches abroad
A LaLiga fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal will be staged in Miami in December, while AC Milan will meet Como in Perth in February.
Israel's players pose for a team photo before a match against Moldova in Chisinau, Moldova, on Sept. 5.
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Sep 26, 2025
UEFA poised for vote on whether to suspend Israel from European competition
The brewing crisis intensified this week when United Nations experts called for Israel¡¯s suspension from international soccer.
Crystal Palace's Daichi Kamada (right) in action with Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai during the Community Shield match at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday
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Aug 12, 2025
Crystal Palace loses appeal against Europa League demotion
Nottingham Forest, which?finished seventh in the Premier League last season, will replace Palace in the Europa League.
Doaa al-Obeid, the widow of soccer player Suleiman Al-Obeid holds his shorts while sitting next to her son in Gaza City on Sunday.
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Aug 11, 2025
Family and fans remember ¡®Palestinian Pele¡¯ killed in Gaza
The Palestinian Football Association said Obeid was killed in an attack by the Israeli military in southern Gaza while waiting to collect aid at a distribution point.
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah prior to a friendly on Aug. 4.
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Aug 10, 2025
¡®Tell us how he died¡¯: Salah criticizes UEFA tribute to ¡®Palestinian Pele¡¯
The Palestine Football Association said that al-Obeid, 41, was killed by an Israeli strike targeting civilians waiting for humanitarian aid in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses the FIFA Congress in Luque, Paraguay, on Thursday.
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May 16, 2025
Gianni Infantino¡¯s late arrival for FIFA Congress triggers backlash from UEFA
The FIFA Congress opened more than two hours later than planned after Infantino¡¯s flight landed late in Paraguay.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin speaks during a news conference after the UEFA Ordinary Congress in Belgrade on Thursday.
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Apr 4, 2025
UEFA president calls 64-team World Cup for 2030 ¡®bad idea¡¯
The 2030 World Cup will be played in three continents, with Portugal, Spain and Morocco the main hosts.
Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez scores a penalty on Wednesday that was later disallowed after a VAR review.
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Mar 14, 2025
UEFA to discuss rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty
UEFA said the correct decision was made to disallow Julian Alvarez¡¯s penalty in Atletico Madrid¡¯s Champions League loss to city rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Real Madrid players train in Doha on Tuesday. The Spanish club is closely aligned with A22, which launched the Unify League on Tuesday.
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Dec 18, 2024
European Super League promoters launch Unify League, call on UEFA to recognize it
It is the latest attempt by A22 to get the competition off the ground after the original European Super League collapsed in 2021.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri (left) battles with Inter Milan's Carlos Augusto during Champions League action on Wednesday.
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Sep 22, 2024
Will Premier League players really go on strike?
The debate over soccer¡¯s crowded calendar has rumbled on and on, but a recent comment by Manchester City¡¯s Rodri feels like a significant moment.
Croatia fans let off a flare in the stands during the team's match against Albania on Wednesday in Hamburg, Germany.
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Jun 21, 2024
Serbian soccer association demands punishment for Croatia and Albania
The head of the Football Association of Serbia said a formal complaint had been submitted, claiming that Croatia and Albania fans chanted ¡°Kill, kill, kill the Serb.¡±
"The era of the monopoly is now definitively over," said A22 CEO Bernd Reichart, seen on Dec. 21, after a ruling in Madrid on Monday regarding opposition to a proposed soccer European Super League.
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May 28, 2024
Spanish court orders FIFA and UEFA to halt opposition to Super League
A judge ruled that the governing bodies had violated European Union law.
Palestine Football Association President Jibril Rajoub called for Israel to be suspended from FIFA during the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok on Thursday.
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May 17, 2024
Palestinian soccer officials call for Israel to be banned from FIFA
FIFA President Gianni Infantino told the FIFA Congress in Bangkok that the sport¡¯s global governing body will take independent legal advice to consider the Palestinian demand.

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