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Burnham says it is ‘insane’ World Cup has not been hosted in UK since 1966

‘It makes you wonder whether the authorities at the European and global level have something against us,’ Burnham said

The Independent UK · Aug 7

The great Infantino divide: Who is for and against the controversial FIFA chief?

The Norwegian Football Association has called for Infantino to resign while Mexico and Argentina have come out in support of the beleaguered FIFA boss.

Euronews · Aug 7

The Guardian view on Gianni Infantino: in the interests of the game he professes to love, he should go

Editorial: The Fifa president’s attempt to brazen out the storm, after attempting to sell a stake in the World Cup to private equity, adds insult to injury

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

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It must be tricky for Farage to remember what’s what. It’s so hideously complicated

I can’t pass up the moment the Reform leader celebrates his byelection victory against ‘the establishment’ – a man with a dustbin on his head

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

Burnham: It is ‘insane’ UK has not hosted World Cup since 1966

Prime Minister says he wonders whether Fifa and Uefa have ‘something against’ UK over failure to award country hosting rights to another World Cup

Evening Standard · Aug 7

US pledges $1 billion security aid to Colombia as Trump-endorsed president takes office

The US State Department announced late Friday that President Donald Trump's administration plans to provide $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia as the country's new right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn into office. De la Espriella, who calls himself "The Tiger", vowed to "defeat narco-terrorists" in his…

France 24 · Aug 7

Soccer: Norway FA president Klaveness calls on FIFA boss Infantino to resign

Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness demanded Gianni Infantino's resignation. She stated he lacks institutional trust to govern FIFA stably. The international football cooperation faces significant trouble and needs reform. Norway did not support Infantino in the 2023 election and will not again. The organization must focus on governance reform…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

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EA Sports FC 27: what does the next instalment of the world’s biggest football game have in store?

The all-conquering franchise’s revamps are technically impressive, its transfers more true to life – and its new grassroots social hub is surprising fun

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

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

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Norway set to lodge fresh Fifa complaint after demanding Infantino to resign

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The Independent UK · Aug 7

Gianni Infantino told ‘there is no way back’ as Norway chief urges him to quit

Gianni Infantino is facing calls to resign in the wake of his failed World Cup sell-off plan

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Trailblazing Premier League official Sian Massey-Ellis retires after landing FA role

Sian Massey-Ellis has called time on her distinguished career as a Premier League assistant referee

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Lucy Bronze backs Uefa’s stance on boycotting Fifa for ‘good of the game’

Lucy Bronze has backed Uefa’s stance on boycotting all Fifa competitions for the “good of the game” and to safeguard football for future generations

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

England star Lucy Bronze backs Uefa’s boycott of Fifa competitions as Women’s World Cup looms

Lucy Bronze has thrown her support behind Uefa’s World Cup boycott threat

The Independent UK · Aug 7

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Sports Illustrated · Aug 7

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.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

Mexico and Argentina line up behind Infantino to deepen football’s civil war

The Mexican and Argentinian football federations have issued their public backing for beleaguered Fifa president Gianni Infantino in a move that has deepened world football’s civil war

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

Norway’s Klaveness tells Fifa president Infantino to resign: ‘There is no trust now’

‘There is no way back for him’ says the NFF president as Infantino battles for support around the world

The Economic Times · Aug 7

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…

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The Independent UK · Aug 6

Gianni Infantino accused of ‘profound abuse of power’ by Fifpro over World Cup sell-off plan

The world players’ union said footballers’ confidence in Fifa had been ‘fundamentally broken’ by Infantino’s conduct

Sports Illustrated · Aug 6

Gianni Infantino Out as President of FIFA in 2026? Kashi Says No

There is a chance that Gianni Infantino is out as FIFA president by the end of 2026.

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Uefa doubles down on Fifa boycott but holds greater weapon to unseat Gianni Infantino

Uefa will continue its non co-operation with Fifa in a bid to oust Infantino from power

France 24 · Aug 6

FIFA closes ranks round Infantino amid mounting leadership crisis

European football's governing body (UEFA) on Thursday reaffirmed its boycott of the World Cup despite FIFA's apology a day earlier for "errors" over its now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors. The proposal, championed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, has plunged world football's governing body into…

Sports Illustrated · Aug 6

UEFA Reinforces World Cup Boycott Stance, FIFPRO Blast Infantino’s ‘Abuse of Power’

European soccer’s governing body was quick to claim FIFA’s latest statement “changes nothing.”

The Independent UK · Aug 6

English FA send letter withdrawing support for Gianni Infantino despite apology

Infantino apologised for his World Cup sell-off plan in a letter released on Wednesday but that changed nothing for the FA

Euronews · Aug 6

UEFA may still boycott FIFA events as it says Infantino apology 'changes nothing'

"Yesterday’s announcement that some people employed by the FIFA President (and whose careers depend on his favour) agree with him changes nothing," UEFA said in a statement on Thursday.

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