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'Infantino is the one who has brought the most to Africa' says Samuel Eto'o

In an interview with FRANCE 24, former football star and current president of the Cameroonian Football Federation Samuel Eto'o spoke about the recent backlash towards FIFA president Gianni Infantino and confirmed he will support him for re-election because of "everything he has brought to African football", adding that the African…

France 24

Europe's most charitable countries: Where do people give the most?

Ireland and Romania are among Europe's most generous countries, according to a recent report measuring both the share of people who give and the proportion of their income they donate.

Euronews

Fifa in Africa: has Gianni Infantino really helped football development?

Gianni Infantino might have backed down from his proposal to sell a minority stake of Fifa to corporate investors and he may be facing a backlash from all sides, but the steady commercialisation of the game continues.

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Amid Condemnation of Gianni Infantino, One Legend Explains Support—And It Kind of Makes Sense

Was FIFA president Gianni Infantino actually doing right by some nations?

Sports Illustrated

Maestro Gustavo Dudamel Turned His Los Angeles Farewell Into a Love Letter to Venezuela and Latin America with Chris Martin, Natalia Lafourcade, Lasso and More- VIDEO

Gustavo Dudamel ended his 17-year LA Philharmonic tenure with a star-filled Hollywood Bowl benefit for Venezuela's earthquake victims.

Latin Times

Why Canada is effectively shutting down its 70-year peacekeeping legacy

“The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is rebalancing its global operational commitments to better align resources with evolving defence priorities in an increasingly complex security environment. This includes closing Operations KOBOLD, SNOWGOOSE, SOPRANO, and CROCODILE, and reducing its contribution to Operation CALUMET. Approximately 50-60 CAF members currently assigned to these missions…

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Latino Music Mobilizes for Venezuela and Colombia in Miami: All About the Teleton/Concert Unidos Por Los Nuestros

More than 15,000 people filled Miami's Kaseya Center on Sunday night as some of Latin music's biggest stars turned a concert into a show of solidarity with earthquake victims in Venezuela and Colombia.

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Cameroon beat Malawi to claim maiden Women’s Cup of Nations title

Cameroon claimed a first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title when they beat Malawi 3-0 in Sunday's final in Morocco, with Marie Ngah Manga’s first-half double helping the the Indomitable Lionesses seal victory.

Radio France Internationale

FIFA crisis timeline: From World Cup final to global standoff

FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposed selling a stake in World Cup future which sparked global revolt. Regional confederations like UEFA and CONCACAF criticized the move, calling it unacceptable. Infantino later scrapped the plan after facing widespread opposition and criticism from football bodies. Several nations withdrew support for Infantino's leadership following…

The Economic Times

'This was my World Cup' says Somali ref after UEFA Super Cup

Somali referee Omar Artan officiated the UEFA Super Cup after missing the World Cup. He was denied entry to the United States due to alleged terrorist ties. UEFA offered him the Super Cup match after the Miami incident. Artan expressed gratitude to UEFA and the Confederation of African Football. This…

The Economic Times

Republic of Ireland FA withdraws support for Gianni Infantino as Fifa crisis rages on

The Football Association of Ireland are yet to be joined by neighbours Northern Ireland in pulling their endorsement

The Independent UK

Infantino's future at FIFA should be decided by election, African football chief says

Confederation of African Football head Patrice Motsepe on Thursday said that the future of FIFA's embattled president Gianni Infantino should be decided via election. Multiple world football federations have recently withdrawn their support for his leadership of football's governing body over his aborted plan to sell stakes in the World…

France 24

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

FourFourTwo

‘If He Is Gone’—Donald Trump Fires Warning at Power Bloc Moving Against FIFA’s Gianni Infantino

UEFA, AFC and Concacaf are moving towards ousting the FIFA president.

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The Guardian - UK

Uefa, Concacaf and AFC push for Infantino to quit and discuss rival competitions

Uefa, the Asian Football Confederation and Concacaf will push for Gianni Infantino to resign after writing an open letter calling for ‘leadership that serves football, not seeks to command it’

Radio France Internationale

Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semi-finals and World Cup

A triumphant night for north Africa ended on Saturday with hosts Morocco and Algeria reaching the Women's Africa of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals and the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

The Independent UK

Who is supporting Gianni Infantino? Every country’s stance on Fifa president crisis

Italy is the latest to withdraw their endorsement of Infantino after his botched World Cup sell-off plan

Sports Illustrated

Argentina Confirm Position on Gianni Infantino As Divide Over FIFA President Grows

Infantino’s failed World Cup plan has left soccer facing an uncertain future.

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The Guardian - UK

Afcon’s biennial switch cost African governing body deal worth more than $1bn

A deal worth at least $1bn in secured income over eight years was abandoned by the Confederation of African Football because the governing body decided to switch the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial to a four-yearly event

The Economic Times

Gianni Infantino gets a lifeline with African support; UEFA retains FIFA boycott threat

African football leaders unanimously backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino's leadership. This support offers a boost as he seeks a fourth term in office. However, UEFA reaffirmed its boycott, citing unmet conditions for returning to FIFA competitions. FIFA apologized for mistakes in a World Cup commercial rights proposal. The organization will…

The Guardian - UK

The Fifa family: which confederations could support Infantino or turn against him?

The president is under increasing scrutiny following his World Cup sell-off plan. We look at each confederation’s relationship with the governing body

Sports Illustrated

Why the USMNT’s Folarin Balogun World Cup Scandal Is Far From Over

The future of FIFA president Gianni Infantino is wrapped up in the ongoing quest for clarity over Balogun.

The Independent UK

Does Uefa have support to block Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off? What we know

Uefa has received support from Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation following it’s decision to boycott the World Cup

Sports Illustrated

FIFA President Responds to World Cup Boycott Threat With Secret ‘Accelerated Launch’

Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in FIFA’s biggest competitions is reportedly already very advanced.

The Guardian - UK

Fifa wants more money for its members but that does not guarantee investment

Asia and Africa are bastions of support for Gianni Infantino but Fifa’s money has not always been well spent in the regions

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