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Hearts of Oak confirm FIFA transfer ban lifted after Hiddink settlement

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Hearts of Oak have confirmed that FIFA has lifted the club’s registration ban following the full settlement of their dispute with former technical director Rene Hiddink.The Phobians announced on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, that FIFA had…

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Arsenal great named new Senegal coach after FIFA World Cup flop

Senegal have appointed France's 1998 FIFA World Cup winner and Arsenal great Patrick Vieira as its new head coach.

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Israel withdraws support for embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino

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Gianni Infantino’s decision to sack his chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, after the Frenchman’s criticism of the World Cup sell-off plan has hardened some opposition to the Fifa president, with the efforts to force him out expected to…

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Fifa sacking 'deeply troubling' - Uefa executive

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Fifa's decision to dismiss senior executive Kevin Lamour following his criticism of president Gianni Infantino sends a "deeply troubling message to all of us seeking change", says UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister.

Richard Masters accuses FIFA of hitting self-destruct button over World Cup plan

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Karela United surprised by FIFA transfer ban as Sana Camara dispute rumbles on

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Karela United have expressed surprise at FIFA’s decision to impose a transfer ban on the Ghana Premier League club over an outstanding financial obligation to former player Sana Camara.FIFA, in a letter dated August 17, 2026, confirmed…

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Uefa vice-president says Fifa sacking Gianni Infantino critic sends ‘deeply troubling message’

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Lamour’s departure as Fifa’s chief operating officer was confirmed on Monday evening

Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan - Premier League chief

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Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has "pressed the self-destruct button" by delivering "a self-inflicted wound".

FIFA sacking Lamour sends 'troubling message' - UEFA VP

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FIFA's decision to dismiss senior executive Kevin Lamour sends a "deeply troubling message to all of us seeking change", UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister has said.

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FIFA sacking Kevin Lamour sends ‘deeply troubling message’ – UEFA vice-president

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Infantino ally insists Fifa president still has backing of most football associations

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One of Gianni Infantino’s closest allies has said he would “take a bullet” for the Fifa president and is confident that he still has the overwhelming support of its all-powerful congress despite mounting pressure.

What rating is Cristiano Ronaldo in FC 27? All CR7 FIFA ratings

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There are some players whose ratings we all want to know every year, and when it comes to FC 27, Cristiano Ronaldo is naturally on that list.

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AFC president lashes out at Qatar Football Association for backing FIFA chief Infantino

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The football federations of Morocco, Qatar, and four other Arab countries expressed their support for Gianni Infantino

Klaveness slams Infantino’s FIFA for firing top executive in ‘management by fear’

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FIFA’s removal of the senior official who said Gianni Infantino deceived staff with his World Cup sell-off plan was unacceptable, Norway soccer president Lise Klaveness said on Tuesday while urging other leaders at the governing body to…

Fifa accused of ‘management by fear’ after Gianni Infantino critic sacked

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Kevin Lamour left his role as Fifa’s chief operating officer just weeks after criticising Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup

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Sacked FIFA executive and Infantino critic sends message to colleagues on his way out

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The senior FIFA executive sacked for criticising Gianni Infantino's abandoned World Cup sell-off plan told colleagues "it's about doing what's right".

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AP Interview: Klaveness slams Infantino’s FIFA for firing top executive in ‘management by fear’

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GENEVA (AP) — FIFA’s removal of the senior official who said Gianni Infantino deceived staff with his World Cup sell-off…

AP Interview: Klaveness slams Infantino’s FIFA for firing top executive in ‘management by fear’

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"Now he is thrown out and we are supposed to move on. It’s unacceptable, it’s management by fear."