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When MAGA met FIFA: Inside Trump’s cosy relationship with Gianni Infantino

President Trump has given his full backing to embattled Infantino as the FIFA president faces ongoing pressure to step down

The Independent UK

Transfer Rumors: Arsenal Join Neto Race; Real Madrid’s Haaland Boost

Kenan Yıldız, Rodri, Folarin Balogun, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Ferran Torres all feature in the gossip.

Sports Illustrated

Lise Klaveness, the Norwegian thorn in Infantino's side

Lise Klaveness, Norway's football chief, has become a vocal critic of FIFA's current leadership. She has publicly called for Gianni Infantino's resignation due to governance concerns. Klaveness is now being considered a potential successor to Infantino if he steps down. However, significant obstacles exist for her candidacy, particularly outside Europe.…

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Football transfer rumours: Folarin Balogun to Spurs? Pedro Neto to Manchester City?

Tijjani Reijnders to Nottingham Forest? | Crystal Palace to sign winger Zavier Gozo? | Jadon Sancho considering his future?

The Guardian - UK

Mauricio Pochettino makes call on USMNT future after turbulent World Cup

The Argentine led USA to the last 16 of the World Cup on home soil this year

The Independent UK

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.

Sports Illustrated

Gianni Infantino could face leadership challenge as Fifa council members rebel

Gianni Infantino is facing a rebellion from members of the Fifa council who are attempting to force an extraordinary general meeting that could develop into a leadership challenge

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USMNT Transfer Watch: Every Completed, in Progress, Rumored Summer 2026 Move

At least two young American stars appear headed for Europe.

Sports Illustrated

Uefa has formed a rare but fragile united front against Fifa in battle for football’s future

Emerging from this week with unity over Fifa’s World Cup sell off was quite an acheivement but Europe cannot rest on its laurels

The Guardian - UK

Inside rogue agent Gianni Infantino’s secret plan to sell off the World Cup

IN FOCUS: Not even Infantino’s inner circle or closest advisors at Fifa knew about his privatisation project, writes Miguel Delaney – and were angered when the news emerged

The Independent UK

Uefa has to show backbone: concrete action can make Fifa’s World Cup plans untenable

European football has shown an increased willingness to talk tough with Fifa but words can only be wielded so many times

The Guardian - UK

Fifa president Gianni Infantino called to appear before Congress over Trump ties

Democrat Jamie Raskin pushes Fifa to release records of contact with Trump, administration and family business

The Guardian - US

FIFA's Infantino targets critics he says spread 'hate and false rumors' about World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attacked perceived critics one week after the World Cup final for “spreading hate and false rumors” about the tournament

The Independent UK

Sorry Gianni, your Trumpian rant does not undo World Cup failure

COMMENT: Fifa president Infantino launched a tirade at anyone who dared to question the success of the recent World Cup, writes Will Castle, but his Trump tribute act doesn’t change the fact that his interventions made the tournament worse

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Euronews

FIFA boss Infantino tells critics to 'meditate' in bizarre Instagram tirade

"Finally I am incredibly proud, as FIFA President, to have contributed, even a little, to this show. It's a great feeling," Infantino wrote.

The National (Scotland)

Fifa boss makes bizarre 15-page statement claiming 'no incidents' at World Cup

FIFA'S president has released a bizarre 15-page statement claiming people experienced "no incidents... only joy and happiness" during…

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino goes on Trump-like tirade as he blasts World Cup critics for ‘spreading hate’

Fifa president Infantino has faced intense scrutiny, including calls to resign, after staging a World Cup plagued by controversy

The Independent UK

‘Maybe he’s a racist’ – Donald Trump takes swipe at LeBron James

The United States president also had his say on the penalty Bryson DeChambeau received during this month’s Open.

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The Independent UK

Fifa chief Gianni Infantino to escape IOC investigation over Donald Trump allegations

A complaint had been submitted to the IOC which included reference to Fifa’s decision to defer a World Cup suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun after the US president’s intervention

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Seven red flags raised by international advisory body over World Cup 2026 betting irregularities

FIFA’s rejection of suspicious World Cup betting patterns has been slapped down by independent experts

Sports Illustrated

President Trump’s Balogun Interjection Subject of Official Complaint to FIFA

There was widespread controversy when the USMNT’s star striker was allowed to face Belgium having been shown an unappealable red card.

The Independent UK

‘A slippery slope’: Gianni Infantino faces official complaint over Trump interference

Lise Klaveness, president of the Norwegian Football Association (NFF), has called on Infantino to face Fifa’s ethics committee

Sports Illustrated

Was the 2026 World Cup a Success or a Failure?

This summer’s tournament was the biggest, but not necessarily the best.

The Independent UK

Trump shares new edit of World Cup trophy ceremony that removes his awkward moment

President Trump cut out the moment when FIFA President Gianni Infantino appear to usher him off stage as Spain celebrated

Evening Standard

OPINION - How World Cup 2026 proved football has remarkable ability to cure all ills

So, was this a good World Cup?

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