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Brazil release statement amid investigation into Vinicius Jr racism allegations

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The Independent UK · Feb 20

Manchester United looking to close deal for one of the 'brightest prospects in world' ahead of Barcelona: report

Manchester United are putting their faith in youth, with a superstar youngster on the radar

FourFourTwo · Feb 20

Brazil demands Fifa and Uefa issue ‘rigorous’ punishments in Vinicius Jr racism case

Uefa is conducting an investigation after Vinicius Jr alleged that he was subjected to racist abuse during Real Madrid’s match against Benfica

The Independent UK · Feb 20

Fifa’s plan for expanded 48-team Club World Cup will not be blocked by Uefa

Uefa’s backing is a sign of improved relations between the respective presidents, with the Club World Cup expected not to be held every two years

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18

‘Shocked’—FIFA President Responds to Alleged Racist Abuse Aimed at Vinicius Junior

UEFA already opened up an official review into the incident that occurred in Lisbon on Tuesday night.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 18

Jose Mourinho accused of ‘gaslighting’ by Kick It Out over Vinicius allegations

The 25-year-old left the field during Real Madrid’s Champions League play-off in Lisbon.

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Morocco accused of culling stray dogs ahead of Fifa World Cup 2030

Stray animals are killed by shooting and poisoning and are ‘often left to rot where they fall’, claims the government denies

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Why England and Scotland games at 2026 World Cup may not go ahead as planned due to £6m budget shortfall

“If nobody gives money, there’s no World Cup in Foxborough,” a town manager has said

FourFourTwo · Feb 17

Fifa president Gianni Infantino ‘very proud’ as he receives Lebanese passport in Beirut

Gianni Infantino is married to a Lebanese national and received his passport this week

The Independent UK · Feb 16

Football has a real fossil fuel problem – and it’s not sustainable

In 1958, Brazil won the men’s Fifa World Cup in Sweden. The team, which included a 17-year-old Pelé, stayed in a modest country hotel and travelled by train or bus to small stadiums in cities such as Uddevalla and Göteborg.

The Conversation · Feb 13