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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of former international player Tendai Ndoro, describing him as a legend whose influence on African football will not be forgotten. Infantino hailed Ndoro's "talent, resilience, and inspiration to many young footballers" in a condolence
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced that the governing body will consider utilizing covered stadiums during the day at the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico. This decision was made in response to the high summer temperatures in the region, with temperatures in New Jersey reaching 38C in
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino's decision to open the FIFA Office in New York's Trump Tower has sparked controversy, with some questioning the symbolism of choosing the building where Chuck Blazer's corruption was exposed, leading to the downfall of "the old FIFA" in
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As the 2026 World Cup approaches, concerns over player welfare in extreme temperatures have led to a decision by Fifa to maximize the use of indoor air-conditioned venues for daytime kick-offs. Scheduled to take place in the US, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament's host venues will be utilized
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US President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend the Club World Cup final on Sunday, just a year after surviving an assassination attempt. This decision has sparked controversy due to Trump's close relationship with Fifa chief Gianni Infantino, which has raised concerns about the blurring of lines between
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The FIFA Club World Cup has been mired in controversy from its inception, with critics arguing that it prioritizes European teams and profits over global football. Despite this, FIFA president Gianni Infantino remains committed to the tournament, citing it as a "real World Cup" with the "best
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Pakistan's national football team has been missing out on opportunities to play against international opposition outside of Asia due to the country's tumultuous football scene, but a recent meeting between FIFA chief Gianni Infantino and newly-elected Pakistan Football Federation president Mohsen Gilani has brought a glimmer
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has found himself at the center of controversy over the newly expanded Club World Cup, which has faced criticism from fans, players, and observers. The tournament, featuring a record 32 teams and a $1 billion fund, is taking place this summer in a new format. Despite
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his eagerness to collaborate with the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and the Pakistani government to promote football in the country, recognizing the importance of structured planning and strategic leadership. The discussion, during the Club World Cup in Miami, focused on key challenges and opportunities within
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino's strong words about combating racism and discrimination at a recent press conference have gone unfulfilled, with anti-discrimination messages completely absent from the Club World Cup. This comes just a month after Infantino stated that racism and bigotry deserve criminal penalties. The federation's
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President Donald Trump's unsolicited comments on transgender athletes have sparked controversy during a Wednesday White House visit by Italian soccer giant Juventus. In a peculiar exchange, Trump asked the team's players and officials whether he believed a woman could make their squad, prompting a diplomatic response
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Gianni Infantino's relentless drive to rebrand and expand the World Cup has led to an unprecedented 48-team tournament, a bloated 32-team Club World Cup, and a proliferation of interminable matches that seem to stretch the calendar to breaking point. The FIFA president's aggressive expansionism has sparked
