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Gianni Infantino tells women in football to ‘pick the right fights’ to utilise their ‘power to change’

Infantino said: ‘Football in general, in all the leagues and all the competitions, pay a fair price. Show that you respect women and women’s sport.’

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

Emma Hayes: Lauren James ready for World Cup final but it’s up to Sarina Wiegman

England star James is back from a ban for the Spain clash on Sunday but she remains in competition with replacement Ella Toone for a starting spot.

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

Infantino defends FIFA decision to expand Women's World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday hit back at critics of the decision to expand the Women's World Cup to 32 teams, saying, "I'm sorry, but FIFA was right."

Radio France Internationale · Aug 18, 2023

Paris 2024 won’t solve the world’s problems – has anyone told the Olympic president?

Comment: IOC overlord Thomas Bach thinks the Olympics can help heal ‘division and war’ but Paris 2024 might want to solve its own troubles first, one year out from the Games

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

The Women's World Cup expanded to 32 teams this year. Has the quality suffered?

A record 32 countries are participating in this year's Women's World Cup - up from 24. When FIFA announced the increase in 2019, people were worried the quality of the soccer tournament would suffer.

WEKU · Jul 23, 2023

Women soccer players were promised at least $30,000 to play in this year’s World Cup. Now FIFA is backtracking on its pledge

The announcement comes on the eve of the Women’s World Cup, where women players earn a quarter of what men do.

Fortune · Jul 20, 2023

Jitka Klimkova: New Zealand squad stayed calm after hearing of Auckland shooting

Three people were killed in an incident which occurred 400 metres from Norway’s team hotel

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Bulging book of subplots means England face mammoth task to write new chapter of their success story

FIFA president Gianni Infantino made his usual prediction on the eve of this Women’s World Cup.

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2023

Infantino urges fans to 'seize moment' on eve of Women's World Cup

FIFA urges fans to "seize the moment" and buy Women's World Cup tickets. 1.375M sold, surpassing 2019 tournament. NZ's opening match yet to sell out. Seats still available for most matches, including New Zealand vs Norway and semi-finals.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Women's World Cup player payments will be distributed by federations

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he is engaging with member federations to make sure that the $30,000 payments designated for every player at the Women’s World Cup reach the athletes

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023