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The Latest Breaking News from Fifa

Donald Trump says he’s a ‘very good athlete’ — this is the same guy who believes exercise causes premature death

Trump's body battery belief is lowkey one of his crazier aspects.

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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

Fifa’s next Club World Cup to take place in summer 2029 in blow to Qatar bid

There were concerns that a Qatar-hosted Club World Cup would force the tournament to be played in the winter

The Independent UK

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Fifa’s Club World Cup to take place in summer 2029 – and not in Qatar

Fifa have seemingly turned down Qatar’s bid to host the 2029 Club World Cup after telling confederations the tournament will be held in the summer

The Guardian - UK

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

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.

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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

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

Trump says 2026 World Cup draw will be staged at Washington’s Kennedy Center

Donald Trump confirmed Friday that Washington’s Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will stage the 2026 World Cup draw

The Guardian - US

Italian football coaches seek suspension of Israel World Cup ties

Italy’s national football team are due to play Israel in two World Cup qualifiers ahead of the 2026 tournament.

Al Jazeera

The Fifa rule that hands Alexander Isak transfer leverage over Newcastle

Explained: The Swedish striker is determined to leave St James’ Park and Fifa’s amendments to article 17 give him an exit route next summer that would potentially cost Newcastle millions of pounds

The Independent UK

‘This is for every girl in Bangladesh’: debutants dream big at Asian Cup

The team’s 18-year-old captain, Afeida Khandaker, says her team ‘are only just getting started’ by reaching the tournament

The Guardian - UK

Western Utd lose new signing, remain in licence limbo

Embattled A-Leagues club Western United have lost recruit Jaiden Kucharski before he even played a competitive game, due to their off-field issues.

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International Business Times

Lassana Diarra Seeks 65 Mn Euros From FIFA And Belgian FA In Transfer Case

Former France international Lassana Diarra is seeking 65 million euros ($76 million) from FIFA and the Belgian football association as part of a long-running legal battle, the player's lawyer announced on Monday.

The Independent UK

Pam Bondi has argued with ethics staff so she can keep a FIFA soccer ball and cigars from Conor McGregor: report

Bondi argued her presence in Trump’s World Cup suite was necessary in case president needed a briefing on the fly

The Guardian - UK

The good, the bad and the ugly from Premier League’s opening weekend

In today’s Football Daily: time for some knee-jerk reactions

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

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The Guardian - UK

Lassana Diarra seeking £56m from Fifa in compensation for past transfer rules

Lassana Diarra has announced he is taking legal action against the world governing body, lamenting a ‘culture of contempt for the rule of law and for players’

The Guardian - UK

Prospective football agents to take case over Fifa’s online exam to Cas

A group of prospective football agents are to take their case to the court of arbitration for sport after reporting problems with Fifa’s online exam

The Independent UK

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney can leave ‘legacy’ in Wales’ World Cup plan

The UK is the sole bidder to host an expanded 48-team tournament in 2035 and set to get FIFA approval next year.

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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)

The Guardian - UK

Fifa consider holding Club World Cup every two years from 2029 – and could expand it

Fifa will consider holding a Club World Cup every two years from 2029 and are consulting on expanding tournament further

TechRadar

I’ve played EA Sports FC 26, and I’m ashamed to say it’s not the gameplay that’s got me excited

It's an uncomfortable truth that the appeal of annual sports games doesn't come from their gameplay changes.

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‘Mistakes don’t get to me. I trust in what I believe, and I’ll keep trying until it comes off’ Chelsea’s new wonderkid Estevao underlines his mentality

Chelsea’s £29million signing has a fearless playing style

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