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Qatari and Saudi football chiefs win seats on FIFA Council

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani and Yasser Almisehal among six Asian officials picked by AFC members.

Al Jazeera

Saudi soccer influence grows by winning seat on FIFA Council

Saudi Arabia added to its influence in world soccer after its federation president won a seat on the FIFA Council

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia Wins Seat on FIFA Ruling Council

Saudi Arabia won a seat on FIFA’s ruling Council before being set to be confirmed as host of the 2027 Asian Cup. Saudi soccer federation president Yasser Almisehal was among six Asian soccer officials elected by AFC members to represent them on FIFA’s decision-making council through 2027. Saudi Arabia is…

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FIFA Anxious to Reboot Club World Cup after Years of Delays

A little-loved member of FIFA’s family of football tournaments for so long, the latest Club World Cup starts Wednesday as a seven-team event two years after that format was due to have been abolished and two years before an ambitious revamp with up to 32 teams. FIFA president Gianni Infantino…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Deadly stampede could affect Iraq's World Cup hopes

Iraq has won the Gulf Cup for the first time since 1988 with a 3-2 victory over Oman but the triumph was marred by a deadly stampede outside the Basra International Stadium

The Independent UK

Fifa’s Infantino to discuss Qatar ‘labour excellence hub’ in Davos

Gianni Infantino is to meet Gilbert Houngbo, head of the International Labour Organisation, to discuss flagship Fifa commitment to post-World Cup legacy

The Guardian - UK

World Cup TV crews 'ordered' to film Gianni Infantino but director broke strict rule

A new report claims that FIFA's Host Broadcast Service were told that they had to film footage of the president of world football's governing body during every match attended in Qatar

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The Gulf Celebrates 25th Edition of Arabian Gulf Cup in Basra

Thousands of football fans from around the Gulf attended the opening ceremony of the 25th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup in Basra on Friday. The last time Iraq hosted this tournament was in 1979 when it won the title. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani formally kicked off…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Infantino’s call for Pelé stadiums everywhere is a monument to folly

Fifa president has utterly failed to grasp how football allows communities to celebrate their local heroes

The Guardian - UK

Samuel Umtiti receives support from fellow football stars after Lazio fans' racist abuse

FIFA president Gianni Infantino was among those to send supportive messages to Lecce defender Samuel Umtiti after he was racially abused by Lazio fans during a Serie A game

Daily Mirror

Cape Verde become first country to name a stadium after Pele following Gianni Infantino urge

Cape Verde have become the first country to name a stadium after Pele following Gianni Infantino’s call for every nation to do so.

Evening Standard

Pele: Cape Verde become first country to name stadium after Brazil legend

The Brazil great died aged 82 on December 29.

The Independent UK

Pelé buried at cemetery in Brazilian city he made famous

Pelé was laid to rest in Santos, the city where he grew up, became famous, and helped make into a global capital of his sport.

Chicago Sun-Times

Gianni Infantino hits back with response after scathing criticism over Pele coffin selfie

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has responded after he was heavily criticised for taking a selfie just yards away from Pele's open coffin during the Brazilian icon's wake on Monday

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Evening Standard

Thousands of mourners file past Pele’s body ahead of Brazil footballing legend’s funeral

Pele’s body has been lying in state at his hometown stadium, following his death aged 82

The Independent UK

Pele to be buried today after lying in state as thousands of fans queue to pay tribute

The three-time World Cup winner died on December 29 aged 82.

Wales Online

Thousands queue to see Pele's coffin ahead of his burial today

The former Brazil international was a national hero, winning three FIFA World Cups during his legendary career

The Independent UK

Brazil prepares to bury Pelé in city he made soccer Mecca

Forty-five years after Pelé played his last game, it’s hard to imagine modern soccer or Brazil without him

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The Independent UK

Pele to be buried today after lying in state at Urbano Caldeira stadium

The three-time World Cup winner died on December 29 aged 82.

The Independent UK

Thousands gather to say farewell to Pele in 24-hour wake

The global footballing icon will be buried on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Thousands of fans wait to pay respects to Brazil great Pele

The three-time World Cup winner died on December 29 aged 82.

Daily Mirror

FIFA president Gianni Infantino poses for selfie next to Pele's open coffin

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been paying his respects to Pele out in Santos - and was spotted smiling for a selfie just yards away from the Brazilian legend's open coffin

Daily Mirror

Emotional Brazilians say tearful goodbye to Pele as fans flock to legend's funeral

Pele passed away in December following a battle with cancer and thousands of Brazilians have arrived in Santos to pay their respects on the first day of his funeral

Daily Mirror

FIFA president Gianni Infantino criticised for impractical demand at Pele's funeral

Gianni Infantino has visited Santos in Brazil to see Pele's coffin lying in state after the three-time World Cup winner sadly passed away aged 82 on Thursday, December 29

Evening Standard

Gianni Infantino reveals FIFA will ask EVERY country to name a football stadium after Pele

Gianni Infantino has revealed FIFA will ask every country in the world to name a football stadium after Pele.

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