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A high-ranking FIFA council member has withdrawn his support for Gianni Infantino, citing the dismissal of fellow executive Kevin Lamour as the final straw. In a letter sent to the head of FIFA seen by Bloomberg News, S ndor Cs nyi also criticized the controve

US President Donald Trump has said that FIFA would be making a terrible mistake if Gianni Infantino is ousted as president of football's global governing body. Infantino has been beleagured with three out of six continental confederations in open revolt agains

US President Donald Trump has jumped to the defence of his close ally and embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning the world football governing body against replacing him and calling any such move a terrible mistake . Infantino has come under immense

The troubles continue to mount for FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino. On Monday, the continental governing bodies of the sport in Europe (UEFA), Asia (AFC), and Central America (CONMEBOL) issued an open letter to the world body, lambasting the body for r

FIFA on Saturday issued a warning concerning a concerted and ongoing effort aimed at undermining Gianni Infantino, asserting that any challenges to his position must comply with the democratic protocols and statutes of the governing body. Following the failure

FIFA on Saturday launched a stunning defence of Gianni Infantino amid the revolt from UEFA, calling it a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine world football s governing body and its president. FIFA s statement came after UEFA, on Friday, confirmed

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has rejected suggestions that mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 FIFA World Cup were introduced for commercial gain, insisting that the decision was taken only with sporting fairness and player welfare in mind. Hydration bre

The FIFA World Cup may be set for another major change. Just one year after expanding the tournament to 48 teams, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that football s governing body will discuss a proposal to increase the field to 64 nations for the 2

FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed plans to explore a 64-team World Cup format. This potential expansion would follow the 2026 tournament's increase to 48 teams

European lawmakers are increasing pressure on FIFA after the governing body cleared U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play despite an automatic suspension following a red card

Belgium booked its place in the World Cup quarterfinals with a commanding 4-1 victory over the United States men's national soccer team on Monday. The result came against the backdrop of the ongoing controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun, who was cleared to p

US President Donald Trump revealed his conversation with FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding Folarin Balogun s controversial red card, sharing his reaction to the decision. The remarks have sparked fresh debate among football fans over refereeing standar

When the US striker Folarin Balogun received a straight red card and a one-game ban for fouling Bosnia and Herzegovina s Tarik Muharemovic last week in the Round of 32 knockout game of the ongoing FIFA World Cup, popular reaction suggested that the dismissal w

President Donald Trump requested a review of a red-card incident involving Folarin Balogun. He believed the referee's call was unfair and not a genuine foul

In the hours after the U.S. secured its first victory in a World Cup knockout match in more than 20 years last Wednesday, the mood inside the White House was anything but celebratory

The controversial red-card suspension of American forward Folarin Balogun at the 2026 FIFA World Cup did not sit well with many. As it turns out, even U.S

After a lengthy journey, when the Iran football team landed in Mexico s Tijuana, little lapel badges bearing the word #168 that the players wore on their suits stood out. For, the hashtag...