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The Latest Breaking News from Fifa

With the World Cup just over a year away, can it survive the acrimony over tariffs?

The shadow of political uncertainty looms large over Fifa’s showcase tournament

The Independent UK

LAFC and Club America vying for final Club World Cup spot as Fifa consider decisive play-off

There is a vacancy in this season’s Club World Cup after Club Leon were axed

The Independent UK

FIFA considering controversial play-off to replace Club World Cup team

The Club World Cup may have a play-off, as Mexican side Club Leon have been kicked out of the tournament, leaving one of the 32 places up for grabs

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Fifa considering LAFC v Club América playoff to replace León at Club World Cup

After Mexico’s León were removed from the Club World Cup, Fifa is considering having Los Angeles FC and Club América play for the spot

The Guardian - US

LAFC and Club América Could Play for Club World Cup Spot

LAFC and Club América could play against each other to determine which team qualifies for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Barcelona vs Girona – LaLiga preview: Team news, kickoff time, stream

Barcelona attempt to extend their lead at the top of LaLiga to three points as they entertain Girona.

Al Jazeera

James Rodriguez blasts Club Leon’s expulsion from Club World Cup as ‘grave injustice’

Club Leon were booted from the Club World Cup on multi-club ownership grounds

The Independent UK

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Infantino’s $1bn prize: act of commercial disruption disguised as benevolence

Fifa president’s talk of the Club World Cup promoting access and equity is simply double-think to disguise another land grab

The Guardian - UK

Barcelona: Osasuna launch appeal claiming Inigo Martinez was ineligible for LaLiga clash

Osasuna adamant defender should not have played in rescheduled fixture after withdrawing from Spain duty through injury

Evening Standard

Exclusive: ‘The Club World Cup is a fantastic thing to participate in. To go and produce on the world stage could play a big part in Chelsea’s future’ John Terry tells FourFourTwo how the Blues could use this summer’s tournament as a springboard

Legendary Chelsea skipper Terry believes the Club World Cup can be a huge success for those involved

FourFourTwo

Pep Guardiola: Manchester City players would not deserve Club World Cup bonus

Organisers FIFA confirmed this week City could earn up to £97million in prize money should they triumph in the revamped global tournament.

The Independent UK

30 Fun Facts About Soccer

Discover 30 fun and fascinating facts about soccer, from record-breaking goals to surprising trivia about the world’s most popular sport.

Sports Illustrated

When does the summer transfer window open?

Premier League clubs are able to business a bit differently this summer due to the upcoming Club World Cup

FourFourTwo

Premier League clubs to get an early mini transfer window due to Club World Cup

Clubs in the English top flight will now be able to recruit and retain players in a special window between June 1 and 10.

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When Do the Premier League Summer Transfer Windows Open?

The Premier League confirmed the dates for the two summer transfer windows in accordance with the FIFA Club World Cup.

The Independent UK

How Liverpool could bank millions from major transfer rule change to lessen Trent Alexander-Arnold blow

Alexander-Arnold is edging closer to a move to Real Madrid as his contract at Liverpool nears expiry

The Independent UK

Premier League confirms major change to summer transfer window due to Club World Cup

The window will open briefly before the expanded competition, in which Chelsea and Manchester City feature, begins on 14 June

The Guardian - UK

Premier League confirms extra June transfer window for Club World Cup

The Premier League has confirmed it will have two transfer windows this summer due to ‘exceptional’ circumstances surrounding the Club World Cup

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England could lose Arsenal wonderkid to Nigerian national side due this little known reason

England currently have a talented youngster in their ranks, but the Arsenal star could switch allegiance to Nigeria

The Guardian - UK

‘Getting worse’: former Afghanistan captain’s anger at state of football in homeland

Against a backdrop of Taliban rule and corruption claims against FA president, Zohib Islam Amiri sees demoralisation setting in

The Guardian - US

The 2026 World Cup, heralded as a uniter, is facing divisive road blocks

And on-again, off-again trade war and threats from the US toward both of its co-hosts leave fans and teams in a tough position

The Independent UK

Chelsea and Manchester City could be in line to earn £97m in this year’s Club World Cup

The first edition of the new tournament begins in June and runs until 13 July

The Independent UK

Premier League set to agree to FIFA’s early June transfer window to allow business before Club World Cup

Clubs will meet on Thursday to vote on a shake-up of the summer transfer window

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Who is through and how does qualifying work?

Four countries have booked their spot for June 2026 after the latest round of international fixtures

The Independent UK

Russia and the problem with international football bans

As Russia remain suspended by Fifa, the Palestine Football Association has proposed a suspension of Israel, with the global game mixing football and politics

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