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The Latest Breaking News from Gianni Infantino

Wait, Trump is fantasizing about playing in the 2026 World Cup — someone should tell him the field isn’t wide enough for his waistline

Trump just said he might play in the World Cup... seriously.

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Infantino’s latest Oval Office show reminds us Trump will be inescapable at the 2026 World Cup

The US president has an aptitude for elbowing himself into the spotlight, and next year he’ll make sure he has the world’s attention

The Guardian - US

Putin may be invited to World Cup in America next year, says Trump

The US President told reporters Putin wanted to come to the competition ‘very badly’

The Independent UK

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Trump jokes with FIFA chief about keeping World Cup trophy

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The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw to Take Place in Washington D.C. This December

The event will take place on Dec. 5, as announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Sports Illustrated

Trump Says 2026 World Cup Draw Set For December In Washington

US President Donald Trump announced Friday that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Washington on December 5 -- and got a rare chance to hold the coveted football trophy.

International Business Times

2026 World Cup draw will be held at Washington's Kennedy Center, Trump says

President Donald Trump says that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will happen on December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington

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Trump asks FIFA President if he can keep the gold World Cup trophy

Watch as Donald Trump holds up the FIFA World Cup trophy and asks if he can keep it.

The Independent UK

FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemns 'unacceptable' racism after incidents at German Cup games

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says that two incidents of alleged racist abuse which marred German Cup games are “unacceptable” as German police investigate

The Independent UK

Former Chelsea midfielder seeks £56m in damages over contract dispute

Ex-Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra is suing FIFA and the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) for damages worth £56 million (€65m)

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Could latest seismic legal challenge leave Fifa wobbling on its perch?

Football’s world governing body is facing a growing number of issues, not least a new class action from the Netherlands

The Guardian - UK

Community Shield brings hopes and fears but also an end to summer of civility

After marvelling at Lions and Lionesses, Alcaraz and McIlroy, attention returns to English football and all its cynicism

The Guardian - UK

Solid Gold, Royal Missives And Nobel Noms: How To Win Trump Over

Apple chief Tim Cook went straight to the point: "It's 24-karat gold...

International Business Times

Newcastle United owners' grander Saudi plans revealed as fans ponder reality of Tyneside project

Newcastle United are learning the hard way that they may no longer be the focus of Saudi Arabia's global sporting ambition

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The Independent UK

Real Madrid were offered chance to pursue lucrative global tour over Champions League

The plan was never agreed but its conception highlights a problem with modern football as it becomes an ever-more globalised game

The Independent UK

Premier League will not be cut to 18 clubs amid calendar tensions, says league chief

Ligue 1 reduced from 20 to 18 clubs ahead of the 2023/24 season

Al Jazeera

Infantino says ‘important step’ taken for Afghan women’s football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino hails first talent camp staged for Afghanistan women’s refugee football team.

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Donald Trump's son makes unbelievable Chelsea claim as Cole Palmer reaction disputes official account

The son of United States President Donald Trump has made a bizarre claim about his father's encounter with Chelsea at the FIFA Club World Cup

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The National (Scotland)

'A privilege': Former Scotland player named manager of Afghan women’s refugee team

A FORMER Scotland striker has said it is a “privilege” after being named as the first ever head coach of the Afghan women's refugee team ...

The Independent UK

Why players ‘fear’ criticising heavy workload amid busy football schedule

Football governing body FIFA has been accused of ‘turning a blind eye to the basic needs of players’

Al Jazeera

Players hit back at FIFA and Infantino after Club World Cup

FIFA and its President Gianni Infantino have been criticised for the expanded Club World Cup in the domestic off season.

The National (Scotland)

FIFA accused of ‘turning blind eye to basic needs of players’ by global union

The Independent UK

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is an autocrat who doesn’t care about players, says head of FifPro

Fifpro president Sergio Marchi has been scathing about Gianni Infantino’s Fifa presidency

The Independent UK

Tuesday’s briefing: Carter unstoppable as Lionesses target a place in final

Elsewhere, Premier League clubs continue to splash the cash.

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'Gianni Infantino getting involved in everything as if he's a god drives me nuts. And you can't surely put Donald Trump in there, my God. It was just embarrassing' Pat Nevin's scathing verdict on 'ridiculous' Club World Cup

Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin was not impressed by what he saw in the USA this summer

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