Tag: FIFA

Maradona’s hand of God ball sells for £2.5m at auction ⚽💰

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Maradona’s Hand of God ball has sold for £2.5 million at auction, putting one of football’s most controversial and...

Mattias Grafström emerges as potential Infantino challenger

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Mattias Grafström has emerged as a potential challenger to Gianni Infantino after African football leaders reportedly sounded out the...

UEFA Concacaf Nations League talks could reshape football

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UEFA Concacaf Nations League talks are underway over a proposed joint tournament involving all 96 European and North, Central...

Controversial FIFA World Cup sell-off plan scrapped as Infantino forced into humiliating U-turn 

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The Fifa World Cup sell-off plan has been scrapped. Gianni Infantino confirmed Friday that Fifa will not sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors after a week of outrage. The decision ended one of football’s biggest crises. The proposal triggered instant backlash. Uefa threatened boycotts, senior officials resigned, and confederations rejected the deal. […]

Fifa boycott threat: Governing body to push ahead with plan despite backlash

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Fifa boycott threat escalated on Friday after Uefa members voted to skip all Fifa tournaments. Despite the backlash, Fifa...

FIFA sends message to Nigeria ahead of 2030 World Cup qualifiers

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FIFA sends message to Nigeria ahead of 2030 World Cup qualifiers with a blunt assessment that will both encourage...

Trump lobbied Fifa as Folarin Balogun World Cup return clears USA for Belgium

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Folarin Balogun World Cup return was confirmed on Sunday after Fifa suspended his one-match ban, making the striker available...

World Cup 2026 controversy: How FIFA, Trump, visa disputes and security fears are overshadowing football

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The World Cup 2026 controversy has become one of the biggest talking points in global football, with concerns ranging...

World Cup 2026 Fan Zone security tightened as Mexico faces growing protests

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Mexico has announced stronger World Cup 2026 Fan Zone Security measures in Mexico City as authorities prepare for massive...

US facing human rights emergency ahead of 2026 World Cup

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The US facing human rights emergency is underlined in a new Amnesty International report, warning that harsh immigration enforcement,...

Spain’s king welcomes Mexico World Cup invite after ‘abuse’ comments

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Spain’s King Felipe VI has welcomed an invitation from Mexico to attend the upcoming FIFA World Cup, in what...

Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup games from US

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"Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup games from US" reflects escalating tensions as officials cite player safety...