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The Latest Breaking News from Fifa

UEFA Reveal Lenient Gianluca Prestianni Suspension for Vinicius Junior Incident

Vinicius Jr accused the Argentine of racial abuse in Real Madrid’s 1–0 victory over Benfica.

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Donald Trump breaks silence on World Cup 2026 proposal to replace qualifiers Iran with Italy

United States President Donald Trump has addressed the growing speculation surrounding a proposal to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Racist abuse against Vinicius not proven as Prestianni is banned for homophobia

The Benfica player was given a six-match suspension, with three games suspended and one already served after a provisional suspension was imposed.

The Independent UK

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The bittersweet demise of Football Focus in an era of magic witch portals

In today’s Football Daily: The end of the road for Football Focus

The Guardian - UK

Gianluca Prestianni hit with six-match ban for ‘homophobic conduct’ towards Vinícius Júnior

The Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has been given a six-match ban after being found guilty of homophobic conduct towards Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior, with three of those suspended for a two-year period

The Guardian - UK

Tickets for World Cup final in New Jersey appear on FIFA's resale site for €1.9m each

FIFA does not control prices on its Resale/Exchange Marketplace but charges a 15% purchase fee to each ticket buyer and a 15% resale fee to each ticket seller.

Euronews

Italy officially decline World Cup 2026 rescue route – even if Iran withdraw

World Cup 2026 will not feature Italy after the government ruled out the Azzurri's participation

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Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni given six-game ban for conduct towards Vinicius Jr

The Brazil winger alleged he was racially abused during the Champions League last 32 match in Lisbon on February 17.

The Independent UK

Italy 'Offended' as Trump Envoy Paolo Zampolli Suggests It Replace Iran at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Italy has rejected a proposal to replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup, calling it inappropriate and offensive amid rising political tensions.

International Business Times UK

FIFA World Cup 'Serious Risks' Travel Warning About US Tagged As 'Political Tactic' Than Safety Advisory

Several rights groups issued a travel warning to visitors entering the US for the FIFA World Cup, sparking political controversy.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump pushing FIFA World Cup to betray its values and hit a brand new low

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World Cup visitors warned they could face ‘serious harm’ due to US immigration crackdown

World Cup visitors have been encouraged to ‘exercise caution’ when travelling in the US

The Independent UK

Leagues to be allowed one game abroad a season under new Fifa proposals

New protocol would bring in clearer regulations to police the divisive issue and introduce strict limits, while giving Fifa a right of veto

The Guardian - UK

England World Cup hopeful could miss rest of reason with ‘bad injury’

Tino Livramento may miss the end of the Premier League season but Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said there would be further scans

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The Independent UK

Fifa risks more fan fury as its resale site lists World Cup final tickets at £1.7m

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The Guardian - UK

Rule change could pave way for Véron Mosengo-Omba to become president of DRC football federation

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Fecofa has changed eligibility rules for presidential elections, allowing a university friend of Gianni Infantino to stand

The Independent UK

World Cup final tickets listed for up to £1.7m on Fifa’s resale site

Four seats for the World Cup final have been priced at just shy of of $2.3m (£1.71m)

The Independent UK

US says Iran’s players are welcome at 2026 World Cup after Italy mooted as replacement

Donald Trump’s envoy had floated the idea of Italy replacing Iran at this summer’s tournament

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The Independent UK

Amnesty International and rights groups issue a World Cup travel advisory for the US

Amnesty International and U.S. civil rights groups have issued a “World Cup travel advisory," warning visitors about “rising authoritarianism and increasing violence" in the U.S. under President Donald Trump's immigration policies

The Independent UK

4 tickets to World Cup final are listed on FIFA's resale site for more than $2 million

FIFA’s resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each

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FIFA has 'sole discretion' but no plan to gift Iran's World Cup 2026 place to Italy: report

World Cup 2026 qualifiers Iran will not be replaced by Italy despite absurd political intervention

The Independent UK

Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official

Four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup in North America following a suggestion to that effect by U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli

The Independent UK

Italy responds to Trump envoy calling for them to replace Iran at World Cup

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The Independent UK

Italy sports minister rules out replacing Iran at World Cup: ‘Qualification done on the pitch’

Italy missed out on World Cup qualification for a third successive tournament but have been mooted by Donald Trump’s envoy as a potential replacement for Iran

International Business Times UK

Trump Envoy Paolo Zampolli Urges FIFA To Replace Iran With Italy at 2026 World Cup To Repair Ties

Paolo Zampolli's proposal to replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 World Cup raises questions about politics in football and a bid to repair strained US-Italy relations.

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