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Sports•Oct 17, 2026

‘Confession, forgiveness and absolution’: Sepp Blatter Launches Fresh Attack on Gianni Infantino

Key Highlights Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has publicly ridiculed current FIFA leader Gianni Infantino over his recent apology to football officials. Blatter sarcastically remarked that Infantino’s conciliatory remarks would bring delight to the Pope. Infantino’s address took place during a FIFA Council meeting in Zurich following significant backlash over plans to involve private-sector investors ...

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Sports•Oct 15, 2026

Gianni Infantino Reportedly Promised Donald Trump He Would Resolve Folarin Balogun Red Card Scandal

Key Highlights: FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces scrutiny following reports alleging he promised U.S. President Donald Trump that he would resolve the red-card suspension of American striker Folarin Balogun. Balogun’s automatic ban from a round-of-32 incident was subsequently lifted, permitting him to compete in the round-of-16 clash against Belgium, sparking widespread debate over administrative transparency ...

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Sports•Oct 14, 2026

FIFA Proposes Historic $6.3 Billion Investment in Global Football Development

Key Highlights: FIFA is preparing to present a $6.35 billion development package to its member associations. The historic funding allocation covers the upcoming four-year operational cycle. The announcement was first revealed through reporting by The Associated Press. FIFA Prepares Unprecedented $6.35 Billion Investment in Global Football Development World soccer’s governing body, FIFA, is set to ...

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Around the World•Sep 10, 2026

FIFA Says 2030 World Cup Final Host Decision Will Be Made ‘in due course’

FIFA Delays Decision on 2030 World Cup Final Host as Morocco and Spain Stake Claims FIFA said on Thursday that the decision over whether Morocco or Spain would host the 2030 World Cup final would be made in due course, pushing back against a declaration by the Morocco Football Federation president that the match would ...

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Sports•Aug 28, 2026

Gianni Infantino: UEFA Attack on FIFA President Escalates Football’s Civil War

Much may depend on whether US courts side with Uefa over its requests for evidence related to the FFE plan. Documents seen by BBC Sport…

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Buzz•Jul 7, 2026

Why Donald Trump’s Waste Will Be Flown Back to US During Turkey Visit

President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara on July 7 for the NATO Leaders Summit, accompanied by a delegation of approximately 1,400 personnel. The visit has drawn attention for both its diplomatic agenda and the extraordinary security protocols surrounding the U.S. leader. Trump Signals Confrontational Stance at NATO Before the summit formally began, Trump reiterated several ...

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