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FIFA accuses UEFA of election misinformation — Sep 29, 2026FIFA told a Florida court UEFA filed a 1782 discovery bid and three others spreading misinformation on Infantino just before the FIFA election, where he is sole candidate.

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Sam Okafor UEFA has no business filing court papers to smear Infantino right before the vote.

Four European leagues call for FIFA governance reform — Sep 24, 2026Four European leagues plan a Friday FIFA reform statement after the abandoned 20% World Cup rights sale; Infantino offered an external review and will seek re-election.

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Jared Kim The European leagues are right to push for independent oversight at FIFA to fix its conflicts over the calendar and money.

Pochettino Says Balogun Dispute Changed US Energy — Sep 25, 2026U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino says he regrets not playing a larger role in the decision to appeal Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card suspension, which was lifted after President Donald Trump contacted FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. Pochettino said the controversy changed the team’s atmosphere before its 4-1 loss to Belgium, though FIFA’s president said the disciplinary committee acted independently.

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Dana Whitfield The team played like the controversy was still on their minds during that 4-1 loss.

UEFA, CONCACAF Seek FIFA Review, $2.1B Payout — Sep 18, 2026UEFA and CONCACAF presidents propose $2.1 billion from FIFA's $6 billion reserves for all 211 members after a private stake-sale plan collapsed.

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Rachel Meyers This push shows the member groups are tired of waiting for FIFA to share what it already has.

Russia Returns to FIFA Competition in U-15 World Cup — Sep 18, 2026Russia's youth teams will compete in the FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, marking the first return to international play since the 2022 invasion, though senior teams remain suspended from major competitions. The move, part of a gradual easing by FIFA and the IOC, places Russia in a group with Turkey, Afghanistan, Djibouti, Sierra Leone and Sudan, amid ongoing questions about wider Olympic participation.

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UEFA Vice President Says Challenger to Infantino Need Not Be European — Sep 16, 2026UEFA is actively seeking a credible challenger to FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of the 2027 election, even as Infantino confirms he will seek re-election in March 2027. The campaign centers on governance reforms and opposition to Infantino's plan to sell a stake in FIFA to a private investment group led by Joshua Kushner, with UEFA and its member associations united in driving change.

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Marcus Bell A non-European challenger makes sense if the goal is real reform instead of more of the same leadership.

Netflix Seeks FIFA Talks Over 2030 World CupEntertainment — Sep 10, 2026Netflix is signaling a broader push into live sports by exploring rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup and expanding its global sports portfolio beyond the U.S., including major events like NFL broadcasts. At the same time, it is accelerating production efficiency with cloud-based tools and machine-learning aids, while testing large-scale live streaming capacity through international events and past performance challenges.

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FIFA Gives Two Former Chiefs Lifetime Bans — Sep 11, 2026FIFA handed life bans to Bassam Adeel Jaleel, the former Maldives federation president, for misusing COVID-19 relief funds and fined him one million Swiss francs, with Maldives’ former finance chief Mohamed Ageel also banned for 10 years and fined 100,000 Swiss francs. The sanctions extended to Montserrat’s Vincent Cassell, also awarded a life ban and a one-million Swiss franc fine, while his former secretary Tandica Hughes received a 15-year ban and a 150,000 Swiss franc fine for improper transactions.

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Marcus Bell Banning the finance chief for 10 years alongside the others shows they're going after the whole group involved.

Inter Miami’s Nu Stadium Selected for 2027 Women’s Champions Cup Final Round — Sep 20, 2026Miami’s Nu Stadium will host the final phase of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027, featuring Barcelona and Club América with the remaining two slots determined through a continental qualifying path culminating in a four-team knockout in late January. Separately, UEFA announced the 2027 UEFA Women’s Champions League final will be staged at Warsaw’s National Stadium under a revamped 18-team single-league format, along with the launch of a second competition, the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup, marking Poland’s first time hosting the women’s club final.

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Nicole Hardy Warsaw landing the 2027 final under the new format is a solid step for Poland and the added Europa Cup gives more clubs a shot.

Belgian FA withholds Infantino re-election support over unresolved FIFA issues — Sep 7, 2026The Royal Belgian Football Association said it will not support Gianni Infantino’s reelection as FIFA president, citing two transparency and governance concerns: the shelved FIFA Forward Enterprise project and the Balogun World Cup red-card episode, which included Trump’s involvement. The RBFA, aligning with UEFA, seeks clear explanations and considers CAS as a possible recourse while continuing to press FIFA for accountability.

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Rachel Meyers Good on Belgium for actually asking questions instead of just rubber-stamping everything like usual.

Infantino Plans 2027 FIFA Re-Election Bid Amid Backlash — Sep 6, 2026FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed he will seek a fourth term in the March 2027 presidential election in Rabat, despite ongoing backlash over his plan to privatize FIFA’s commercial rights. European and regional bodies such as UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Confederation have pressured for accountability and even threatened actions like no-confidence votes or boycotts, though FIFA supporters frame the bid as a reform-driven continuation of his leadership.

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Chris Dalton Reform-driven continuation is a funny way to describe clinging to power while your own regional bodies talk about no-confidence votes. Read the room, Gianni.

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FIFA accuses UEFA of 'smear campaign' as legal battle over Infantino plan escalates — Sep 3, 2026FIFA accuses UEFA of waging a smear campaign as the dispute over Infantino’s aborted plan to sell a stake in FIFA’s commercial rights intensifies, with UEFA seeking documents for potential criminal proceedings in Switzerland. FIFA has responded by asking courts to block discovery, arguing no valid proceedings exist and alleging UEFA aims to derail the World Cup plan and weaken smaller nations.

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Sam Okafor Infantino's plans always seem to spark controversy. Would be nice if FIFA and UEFA could just sit down and sort this out for once.

UEFA Eases FIFA Boycott Threat Ahead of U-20 — Aug 26, 2026UEFA has dropped the threat to boycott FIFA competitions after assurances that the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprises plan will not proceed, clearing the way for the U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland. The move underscores ongoing tensions with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and UEFA’s demand for guarantees that such privatization attempts will not recur, with broader leadership concerns persisting.

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Saudi Arabia backs Infantino after FIFA abandons planSports — Aug 27, 2026Saudi Arabia’s SAFF has publicly backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino and urged direct dialogue among football stakeholders after the collapse of the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, welcoming FIFA’s acknowledgment of mistakes and the decision to scrap the proposal. The statements emphasize unity within the sport and support for Infantino as he leads efforts to grow the game globally despite ongoing backlash.

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Lamour Leaves FIFA Amid Stake Sale Abandonment — Aug 17, 2026FIFA confirmed that Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has left the organization on 17 August 2026 after publicly criticizing Gianni Infantino and the aborted FIFA Forward Enterprise plan to sell stakes to private investors. Reports across outlets indicate uncertainty over dismissal, but Lamour publicly defended his record and noted tensions within FIFA as Infantino maintained support among some executives.

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Trump Possible First FIFA Peace Prize Winner — Nov 6, 2025President Donald Trump may get a peace prize — the new FIFA Peace Prize. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has teased Trump as the possible winner when he announced the award would be presented at the World Cup draw in…

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Trump Warns Iran About FIFA World Cup Participation — Mar 12, 2026President Donald Trump believes it is not “appropriate” for Iran to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup — for its own safety. The president took to Truth Social Thursday and warned the team their “life and safety” would…

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FIFA Considering Another Major World Cup Expansion for 2030 — Jul 13, 2026FIFA could expand the men's World Cup once again after introducing its new 48-team tournament, with President Gianni Infantino confirming that a 64-team competition will be considered for the 2030 event. According to…

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FIFA Rejects Belgium’s Appeal Over Folarin Balogun’s Eligibility — Jul 6, 2026FIFA has rejected Belgium's attempt to challenge the eligibility of United States forward Folarin Balogun, clearing the way for the World Cup star to remain available after his one-match suspension was put on hold…

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Trump Quips About Playing in World Cup: ‘I’m a Very Good Athlete’ — Aug 23, 2025There just may be an extra athlete waiting in the wings for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That athlete? President Donald Trump. The president announced from the Oval Office Friday that next year’s FIFA World Cup draw will be…

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DHS Reportedly Spent Congressional Funds Meant To Counter China On America250, FIFA World Cup — Jul 24, 2026The Department of Homeland Security used anti-China funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on security for FIFA World Cup matches and other events, Punchbowl News first reported Friday.

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Trump Admits to Making Call Over FIFA Red Flag — Jul 6, 2026President Donald Trump confirmed Monday he made a call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino when U.S. Men’s National Team star Folarin Balogun was given a red flag, meaning he would not be eligible to play in Monday’s game if the call stood.

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Nordic Nations Lose Confidence in Infantino, Demand ReformSports — Aug 21, 2026Six Nordic FIFA members—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands—formally urged governance reforms and expressed loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino, backing independent investigations into the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal and signalling support for a potential resignation from multiple confederations. Denmark and other Nordic associations also pledged to back a credible alternative for the 2027 election as Infantino seeks a fourth term, with ongoing pressure from UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF and broader calls for a comprehensive review of FIFA's governance framework.

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Infantino Claims World Cup Was Incident-Free — Jul 24, 2026FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Argentina on their World Cup 2026 run and praised their professionalism, even as FIFA investigates alleged post-final misconduct. He also lauded Spain as an example of football in the wake of the final, with discussions of private remarks and celebratory scenes surrounding the match referenced across reports.

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