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Fifa: Gianni Infantino given re-election boost as Victor Montagliani seeks final Concacaf term

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Gianni Infantino’s chances of being re-elected as Fifa president appear to have been given a major boost after potential rival Victor Montagliani confirmed he wants to remain as head of Concacaf. The Canadian, 61, was widely seen as a…

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UEFA proposes major reforms to FIFA governance

UEFA has presented a 14-point reform package aimed at reshaping FIFA’s leadership, accountability structures and financial arrangements. The proposals were endorsed by UEFA and 54 of its 55 member associations at a meeting in Berlin, with…

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African football leaders rally behind Infantino for FIFA re-election

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino promised further resources for Africa as the continent’s 54 member associations on Thursday pledged their unconditional support for his reelection in

UEFA proposes 14-point plan to reform FIFA

The proposals were agreed by UEFA and 54 of its 55 national associations at a meeting in Berlin, with Azerbaijan the only association that did not back the plan, according to BBC Sport.

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FIFA President Infantino’s crisis: UEFA details new candidate criteria

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UEFA draws up qualities required for a candidate to run against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in March's election.

UEFA proposes 14-point plan to reform FIFA

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UEFA has unveiled a 14-point plan for major reforms at FIFA, calling for new leadership, reduced presidential powers, and increased financial oversight.

Victor Montagliani eyes re-election at Concacaf that would rule out Fifa presidency run

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Victor Montagliani has told Concacaf staff he intends to stand for re-election as the confederation’s presidentnext year, which will rule him out of going up against Gianni Infantino for the top job at Fifa.

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CAF and Africa's 54 federations back Infantino for another FIFA term

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Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe and the heads of all 54 African football associations have given their “unanimous and unconditional” support to Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president…

USMNT stays at No. 16 in latest FIFA Rankings

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The U.S. Men’s National Team did not move up or down in the latest FIFA Rankings. Mauricio Pochettino’s squad stayed at No. 16 following the conclusion of the September-October window, FIFA announced Wednesday. The USMNT most recently…

Infantino promises more FIFA funding for African football

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised increased resources and continued support for African football, saying the governing body will look for additional funding to help the continent’s game reach the top of world football.

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DR Congo Ineligible Player: FIFA claims NFF sent petition to wrong email

Fresh controversy has emerged over Nigeria’s failed bid to challenge the Democratic Republic of Congo’s participa

FIFA: NFF sent DR Congo petition to wrong email

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The source described this as another weak reason, arguing that an alleged breach of eligibility rules of such importance should not simply be dismissed on the basis of a deadline.

Vega To Challenge Infantino For FIFA Presidency

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Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega has confirmed he will stand for the FIFA presidency at next year’s election, becoming the first candidate to publicly challenge incumbent Gianni Infantino. Vega, 55, also played for Celtic and…

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How a folk band, football club and Fifa 11 came together for an unlikely terrace anthem

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After playing a bit of Fifa 11, Kingfishr leader singer Eddie Keogh posted a song in tribute to English League One club Wycombe Wanderers.

European football leaders meet aiming to shape strategy for ousting Infantino as FIFA president

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UEFA has called its 55 member federations to a previously scheduled summit in Berlin that arrives in the midst of European efforts to get a new leader for football's world body

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Super Eagles Fall To 30th In FIFA Latest Ranking

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles have slipped four places to 30th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking released on Wednesday, following a disappointing international window. The three-time African champions had occupied 26th position in the…