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African football chiefs accused of not consulting fully over controversial Afcon change

Caf has been accused of pushing through its controversial decision to stage the Afcon every four years without properly consulting member federations

The Guardian - UK

The peril ‘true fans’ now face after Fifa’s World Cup ticket deadline

Many England fans have had to commit to World Cup tickets after Fifa’s deadline for initial applications passed on Tuesday, though how much they’ll have to pay – whether $60 or $7,000 - is still unknown

The Independent UK

‘A group of people decided to kill me’: Michel Platini on Fifa, Uefa and the fight to clear his name

The former Uefa president – caught between moving on and settling old scores – talks candidly about his downfall, Blatter, Infantino and the snakepit of the game’s governance

The Guardian - UK

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US actions in Venezuela put the 2026 World Cup in disgraceful company

In 1934 and 1978, Fifa’s big event was given over to authoritarian aims. There’s officially no more doubt that 2026 will be the same

The Guardian - US

World Cup players to have lifelike ‘AI avatars’ for use in VAR offside decisions

Every player at this summer’s World Cup will have their own physically accurate ‘AI avatar’ that will be used in taking VAR decisions

The Guardian - UK

How Trump’s attack on Venezuela backs Fifa into a corner over World Cup

WORLD CUP 2026: The United States’ attack on Venezuela has shifted focus on the 2026 World Cup hosts, writes Miguel Delaney, with Fifa left conflicted by its allegiance with Trump

The Independent UK

How much money does the World Cup winner receive?

The FIFA Council has approved an increase in World Cup prize money, so what's at stake for the winners of World Cup 2026?

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USMNT’s World Cup, Arsenal’s title challenge and Real’s power struggle: soccer questions for 2026

The world of soccer throws up no shortage of questions every year. In today’s Pitch Points column, we address three of the big ones for 2026

The Guardian - US

From Usyk to Infantino, top summit draws hundreds of sports figures to Dubai

The inaugural World Sports Summit in the UAE featured Usyk, Pacquiao, Infantino, and other top stars and decision-makers discussing athlete pressures alongside the sport's economic and social future.

Euronews

The alternative 2025 sports awards: quotes, gaffes and animal cameos

The best and worst of 2025 – featuring devotion in DC, late-night tweeting and the fly that sank a birdie

The Guardian - UK

‘Absolutely Crazy’—FIFA President Breaks Silence on World Cup Ticket Prices Amid Backlash

Gianni Infantino had a very concrete reason for the astronomical 2026 World Cup ticket prices.

Sports Illustrated

From Bazball to Fifa, these were the villains of the sporting year

Sport saw its fair share of ignominy in 2025

The Independent UK

Afcon 2025: Jackson double seals Senegal’s win against Botswana – as it happened

Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Senegal strolled to victory over Botswana, while DR Congo also won their Group D opener

The Guardian - UK

Infantino gets his way but countries fear Afcon switch will hit them in the pocket

Political backbiting has led to accusations Fifa is running the show as tournament switches to four-year cycle

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Zvonimir Boban: ‘If I didn’t do this it would be a betrayal of every value I have lived for’

The Croatia legend tells Nick Ames about his return to Dinamo Zagreb, his fall out with Uefa and the ‘shameful’ actions of Gianni Infantino

The Guardian - UK

Anger spreads over Afcon schedule as Morocco seek to end half-century wait

Fifa’s lack of concern for African football’s key money-spinner has led to a derisory amount of preparation time for the teams

PC Gamer

FIFA wants to redefine 'the pure motion of simulation games' with its 2026 World Cup game, which will also be a Netflix exclusive

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Netflix and FIFA set to create a new football simulator in time for the World Cup 2026

FIFA is back with a video game partnership.

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The Independent UK

Russia in line for return to international football as Fifa announces plans for new competition

Russia has been banned from international football since 2022 following its invasion of Ukraine

International Business Times UK

Trump's New Travel Ban Could Have Fans from Senegal and Ivory Coast Watching FIFA World Cup from Home

A new travel ban imposed by the US could exclude fans from Senegal and Ivory Coast from watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup live.

International Business Times UK

FIFA Slashed 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices Amid Backlash

FIFA slashed 2026 World Cup ticket prices after fan backlash, offering loyal supporters seats at £45 instead of £3,130.

The Independent UK

Fifa starts World Cup climbdown after uproar over ticket prices

Fifa was accused of ‘betrayal’ after ticket prices for next summer’s World Cup rose to extortionate prices

The Independent UK

Fifa accused of excluding disabled fans from 2026 World Cup with ‘unfair tax’

Extortionate ticket prices, and having to pay for a companion, have been described as ‘an unfair tax’ by a football supporters’ group

The Independent UK

Fans need the FA to speak up and take on Fifa’s rip-off World Cup

COMMENT : With ticket prices for next summer’s World Cup five times higher than 2022, governing bodies have a duty of care to their supporters and must show that football doesn’t accept this ‘betrayal’, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

FA set to take action as fans lash out at Fifa’s ‘scandalous’ World Cup ticket prices

The eye-watering prices for World Cup tickets were revealed on Thursday

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