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Who is Omar Artan? The referee for PSG vs Aston Villa in UEFA Super Cup

Aston Villa and PSG do battle in the UEFA Super Cup with a celebrity ref of sorts taking charge of the match

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Infantino’s opponents developing new framework for running world football

Uefa, Concacaf and AFC are working together on a new framework for running world football to replace what they regard as Fifa’s system of patronage

The Guardian - UK

Uefa leads talks over new competitions after World Cup boycott threat over Gianni Infantino ‘deception’

Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation have accused Fifa president Gianni Infantino of ‘deception’ and called for him to resign

The Independent UK

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Gianni Infantino receives major new blow to FIFA presidency as peers admit 'trust is broken'

The wagons are circling around FIFA President Gianni Infantino once more

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UEFA aren’t the good guys in FIFA’s failed World Cup sell-off as locked-away blueprint proves

FIFA may have shelved their World Cup landgrab, but UEFA’s motives are clear

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Aleksander Ceferin installed as favourite for next FIFA president with Gianni Infantino under fire

Whether or not the UEFA president would carry enough capital worldwide is another matter, however

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Gianni Infantino’s demise isn’t enough – Fifa must fundamentally change

FIFA IN CRISIS: Infantino’s fall after his scandalous World Cup sell-off plan is being compared to that of Margaret Thatcher, writes Miguel Delaney, but football needs to think much bigger than just getting rid of one man

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Who could replace Gianni Infantino as FIFA president?

Gianni Infantino was already under pressure before the announcement of plans to part-privatise the World Cup, which has led to even more scorn

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Uefa has formed a rare but fragile united front against Fifa in battle for football’s future

Emerging from this week with unity over Fifa’s World Cup sell off was quite an acheivement but Europe cannot rest on its laurels

The Guardian - UK

FIFA insists it will proceed with private investor plan proposal despite UEFA boycott threat

FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on a proposed private investment plan, despite widespread opposition to the proposal.

Euronews

Inside Uefa’s extraordinary World Cup boycott plans – and what Fifa might do next

WORLD CUP BOYCOTT: Uefa’s constituent nations agreed to a boycott over Fifa’s plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup – a decision that, Miguel Delaney writes, could have ramifications right across the game

The Independent UK

Can anyone really stop FIFA's 'all-powerful' leader, Gianni Infantino?

As Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in FIFA competitions sparks outrage, Graeme McGarry speaks to an expert who fears no one can stop…

The National (Scotland)

UEFA boycotting the World Cup: Everything you need to know about football's new war

UEFA and FIFA are at war: so how would the 2030 World Cup look without European nations?

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Wheels in motion for 64-team World Cup - and it could happen sooner than you think

The World Cup could get even bigger after 48 teams competed at this summer's tournament

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International Business Times UK

'Football Should Never Reach This Point': Fans React as UEFA Chief Boycotts World Cup Final Amid Fifa Row

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin boycotted the World Cup final, protesting FIFA's political interference and governance issues, including a controversial disciplinary decision influenced by US politics.

The Independent UK

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin boycotts World Cup final in protest against Fifa and Trump

Fifa has come under heavy scrutiny during the 2026 World Cup, with the debacle surrounding Folarin Balogun just one aspect of Uefa’s discontent

The Guardian - UK

Uefa has put European football on war footing with Fifa over Balogun decision

European governing body’s dramatic move could have major implications for the future of the sport

The Guardian - UK

Scottish fans’ friendly USA invasion exemplifies the joy of the World Cup

Major tournaments bring people together and Scotland’s welcome presence adds to the case for a 48-team event

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Somali referee to get full World Cup pay: report

The Somalian referee banned from entering the US will receive his full pay as a World Cup referee, according to the BBC.

France 24

Somali referee banned by US from World Cup to officiate European Super Cup, UEFA says

Omar Artan, the Somali refree who was denied entry to the US for the World Cup, was picked on Thursday to officiate the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.

The Independent UK

The dark truth behind PSG’s Champions League dominance

SPORTSWASHING IN 2026: Just four years on from a World Cup where it took centre stage, Qatar’s sportswashing and myriad other issues have been largely forgotten, writes Miguel Delaney, even amid PSG’s European football takeover

The Independent UK

PSG captain nearly left without Champions League medal after UEFA blunder

PSG captain Marquinhos was almost left without a Champions League winners medal following his side’s victory against Arsenal, after a blunder by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin.

Evening Standard

Do away goals count in Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid? Extra-time rules explained for Champions League semi-final

Gunners and Atletico lock horns once again with Champions League semi-final tie delicately poised

The Guardian - UK

Italian football in crisis as FA chief resigns and Ceferin issues Euro 2032 warning

The crisis engulfing Italian football has deepened with the country’s football federation president resigning and Aleksander Ceferin warning that it risks losing its co-hosting rights for Euro 2032

The Guardian - UK

Fifa’s plan for expanded 48-team Club World Cup will not be blocked by Uefa

Uefa’s backing is a sign of improved relations between the respective presidents, with the Club World Cup expected not to be held every two years

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