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Italy 'Offended' as Trump Envoy Paolo Zampolli Suggests It Replace Iran at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Italy has rejected a proposal to replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup, calling it inappropriate and offensive amid rising political tensions.

International Business Times UK

FIFA World Cup 'Serious Risks' Travel Warning About US Tagged As 'Political Tactic' Than Safety Advisory

Several rights groups issued a travel warning to visitors entering the US for the FIFA World Cup, sparking political controversy.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump pushing FIFA World Cup to betray its values and hit a brand new low

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World Cup visitors warned they could face ‘serious harm’ due to US immigration crackdown

World Cup visitors have been encouraged to ‘exercise caution’ when travelling in the US

The Independent UK

Leagues to be allowed one game abroad a season under new Fifa proposals

New protocol would bring in clearer regulations to police the divisive issue and introduce strict limits, while giving Fifa a right of veto

The Guardian - UK

England World Cup hopeful could miss rest of reason with ‘bad injury’

Tino Livramento may miss the end of the Premier League season but Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said there would be further scans

The Independent UK

Fifa risks more fan fury as its resale site lists World Cup final tickets at £1.7m

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Rule change could pave way for Véron Mosengo-Omba to become president of DRC football federation

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Fecofa has changed eligibility rules for presidential elections, allowing a university friend of Gianni Infantino to stand

The Guardian - UK

World Cup final tickets listed for up to £1.7m on Fifa’s resale site

Four seats for the World Cup final have been priced at just shy of of $2.3m (£1.71m)

The Independent UK

US says Iran’s players are welcome at 2026 World Cup after Italy mooted as replacement

Donald Trump’s envoy had floated the idea of Italy replacing Iran at this summer’s tournament

The Independent UK

Amnesty International and rights groups issue a World Cup travel advisory for the US

Amnesty International and U.S. civil rights groups have issued a “World Cup travel advisory," warning visitors about “rising authoritarianism and increasing violence" in the U.S. under President Donald Trump's immigration policies

The Independent UK

4 tickets to World Cup final are listed on FIFA's resale site for more than $2 million

FIFA’s resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each

The Independent UK

FIFA has 'sole discretion' but no plan to gift Iran's World Cup 2026 place to Italy: report

World Cup 2026 qualifiers Iran will not be replaced by Italy despite absurd political intervention

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Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official

Four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup in North America following a suggestion to that effect by U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli

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Italy responds to Trump envoy calling for them to replace Iran at World Cup

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Italy sports minister rules out replacing Iran at World Cup: ‘Qualification done on the pitch’

Italy missed out on World Cup qualification for a third successive tournament but have been mooted by Donald Trump’s envoy as a potential replacement for Iran

International Business Times UK

Trump Envoy Paolo Zampolli Urges FIFA To Replace Iran With Italy at 2026 World Cup To Repair Ties

Paolo Zampolli's proposal to replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 World Cup raises questions about politics in football and a bid to repair strained US-Italy relations.

The Guardian - UK

Sportradar’s share price falls after reports claim it had links to hundreds of illegal gambling sites

The betting and data company Sportradar has relationships with hundreds of illegal operators including several that appear to operate in Iran and Russian-occupied Crimea, a report alleges

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The Guardian - UK

Liam Rosenior, Chelsea and proclamations ageing faster than milk

In today’s Football Daily: The revolving door in west London keeps on spinning

The Independent UK

New global union launched amid row between Fifa and Fifpro over player welfare

The new players’ union was unveiled in Madrid on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

Italian sports minister dismisses plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup

The Italian sports minister Andrea Abodi has described a proposal for his country to replace Iran at the World Cup as ‘not appropriate’

The Independent UK

Could Italy really replace Iran at World Cup 2026?

Donald Trump’s envoy has suggested that Italy could step in for Iran amid their ongoing conflict with the US

Euronews

Italian officials roundly reject proposal to replace Iran squad at 2026 World Cup

Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final.

The Independent UK

Trump envoy explains why he is pushing for Italy to replace Iran at World Cup

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The Independent UK

Trump envoy admits he’s lobbying FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at this summer’s World Cup

Diplomat Paolo Zampolli suggests four-time champions should be given a route back into the tournament after failing to qualify at the expense of the war-torn Middle Eastern state

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