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Morocco reportedly files petition to FIFA, CAF to strip Senegal of AFCON trophy

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Morocco has reportedly petitioned FIFA and CAF to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title after the chaotic final in Rabat on January 18, 2026.

Ex-FIFA official reacts to heated Enzo Fernandez incident in Chelsea win vs Pafos

Enzo Fernandez was incensed after his goal was disallowed in Chelsea’s Champions League win over Pafos on Wednesday night. Chelsea beat Pafos 1-0 at Stamford...

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La presión de la FIFA y la UEFA frena, de momento, la demolición de una cancha de fútbol infantil palestina

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Una cancha de fútbol palestina en la ciudad de Belén, en la Ribera Occidental ocupada, se salvó de una orden…

La presión de la FIFA y la UEFA frena, de momento, la demolición de una cancha de fútbol infantil palestina

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Por Zeena Saifi, Abeer Salman y Christina Macfarlane Una cancha de fútbol palestina en la ciudad de Belén, en la Ribera Occidental ocupada, se salvó de una orden de demolición planeada por Israel gracias a la presión internacional, según…

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The Dealmaking 3: NBA Invests on DTC, NY Mets Improve Citi Field, FIFA’s Women’s Champions Cup

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Watch The Dealmaking 3 of the Week Below: This week of The Dealmaking 3 with “The Sports Professor” Rick Horrow features the NBA investing in direct-to-consumer subscription tech company Evergent for tracking deeper fan relationships, the…

FIFA hit with another huge blow before 2026 World Cup: IFAB decides on Arsene Wenger’s offside rule change proposal that sparked huge debate after UEFA’s call

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The proposal has now collided with resistance at the highest level, underlining the deep divisions that still exist over how far soccer should evolve in the VAR era.

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FIFA opens priority visa system for 2026 World Cup ticket holders

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FIFA has launched a Priority Appointment Scheduling System (FIFA PASS) to help 2026 World Cup ticket holders secure faster U.S. visa interview appointments ahead of

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Under pressure from FIFA and UEFA, Palestinian soccer pitch saved from planned Israeli demolition

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By Zeena Saifi, Abeer Salman, Christina Macfarlane, CNN (CNN) — A Palestinian soccer pitch in the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem has been spared from a planned Israeli demolition order following international pressure, according to…

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IOC boss Coventry not worried that FIFA's Infantino is close to Trump

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International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry sees nothing wrong in the close relationship between FIFA boss Gianni Infantino and United States President Donald Trump. "If we weren't seeing good relations six months…

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Football legends give children first glimpse of new FIFA Champions Cup

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Arsenal legend Alex Scott and coach Jill Ellis unveiled the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup trophy at a Brentford school ahead of London’s inaugural tournament.

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Inaugural FIFA Women’s Club World Cup could be ‘catastrophic’ for WSL

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WSL Football fears the timing of FIFA’s new Women’s Club World Cup could be “catastrophic at worst” for its competition. FIFA approved the inaugural women’s competition at its Congress on December 16, with the competition set for January 5…

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BREAKING: FIFA President Infantino Condemns AFCON Final Chaos, Congratulates Senegal

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FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has congratulated Senegal on winning the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and praised Morocco for hosting a successful tournament, while issuing a strong condemnation of the chaotic scenes that followed…

US launches priority ‘FIFA Pass’ visa for 2026 world cup fans

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The United States (US) has prioritised a visa appointment system for fans to travel to the US for the 2026

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Fifa World Cup Trophy returns to Malaysia after 12 years — and fans pack Sunway Pyramid for a glimpse

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PETALING JAYA, Jan 21 — Hundreds of football fans packed Sunway Pyramid here, today to witness the prestigious Fif...

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Donald Trump makes ‘once in a lifetime’ FIFA World Cup claim as US launches FIFA Pass for fans

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Donald Trump has described the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a “once in a lifetime opportunity” as the United States government unveils its new FIFA...

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US launches FIFA PASS for World Cup visa rush

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Washington: The United States is preparing to welcome visitors from across the world for what it says will be the “largest and greatest FIFA World Cup in history,” with the Trump Administration announcing a new fast-track visa initiative…

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FIFA exec Jill Ellis wary of U.S. hypocrisy over Qatar as women’s football host

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FIFA’s chief football officer Jill Ellis has said she is wary of hypocrisy over the Women’s Club World Cup potentially being held in Qatar. Ellis, head coach of the USWNT between 2014 and 2019, noted the proliferation of anti-gay bills in…