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Jordan's football association finally received outstanding prize money for reaching the 2025 Arab Cup final, eight months after the event. The payment came days after the FA president accused FIFA of leveraging promised assistance to secure political support.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's grip on power weakens after abandoning a controversial $4.2 billion World Cup stake sale plan. Three regional confederations are reportedly working to force his removal ahead of March elections.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino faces his greatest challenge yet after Europe's soccer bodies withdrew support, but his re-election prospects may hinge on backing from developing nations that depend on substantial World Cup-cycle funding for their football programmes.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's bid to involve private investors in running the World Cup has collapsed following fierce opposition from continental confederations, threatening his re-election prospects in March.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned his contentious plan to sell a majority stake in a new $20 billion World Cup subsidiary to private investors, citing divisive internal disagreements.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched a scathing critique of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, declaring him unfit to lead the global governing body following the announcement of plans to sell stakes in football competitions to private investors.
The Asian Football Confederation has rejected FIFA's plan to privatise World Cup operations, joining UEFA and CONCACAF in opposition. The move threatens Gianni Infantino's presidency and raises serious questions about FIFA's governance structures.
FIFA is establishing a new commercial entity to raise US$4.2 billion from private investors, significantly increasing funding for its 211 member federations while retaining full control over football governance and competition rules.
FIFA has initiated a disciplinary investigation into a post-match brawl that erupted following Spain's 1-0 extra-time World Cup final win over Argentina, with tensions escalating after Argentina was reduced to 10 men.
FIFA's technical study group has validated the expansion of the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams as a successful innovation, with data showing improved competitive balance, faster play, and higher-quality matches across the tournament held in North America.
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Argentine football players who displayed a Falklands sovereignty banner after beating England in the World Cup semi-final have won backing from Buenos Aires residents, even as Britain pushes FIFA to investigate.
FIFA's refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has dismissed Egyptian allegations of bias following Argentina's contentious 3-2 World Cup victory, asserting that match officials acted independently and with complete integrity throughout the fixture.
FIFA has opened an investigation into racist incidents targeting popular streamer IShowSpeed during World Cup matches in Miami. The 21-year-old content creator, who has over 57 million YouTube subscribers, was subject to abuse during Argentina fixtures.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has emerged politically stronger from the contentious 2026 World Cup, which generated a record $9 billion in direct revenue despite multiple controversies including ticket prices and alleged political interference.
UEFA has heavily criticised FIFA's controversial decision to suspend American striker Folarin Balogun's World Cup red-card ban after US President Donald Trump intervened, arguing the move undermines the sport's governing rules and competitive integrity.
FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card ban following a call from U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited fierce criticism from European football federations, who argue the move violates established regulations and compromises World Cup integrity.
FIFA has suspended enforcement of a one-match ban on American striker Folarin Balogun, clearing him to face Belgium in Monday's World Cup round-of-16 match. Belgium's federation has protested the decision, arguing it contradicts established tournament rules.