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A history of own goals: Gianni Infantino's timeline of FIFA controversies

Europe's national teams have threatened to boycott the FIFA World Cup if Gianni Infantino pushes ahead with his controversial plan to privatise the tournament. Euronews Culture looks back at what brought the world of football under FIFA to breaking point.

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Zinedine Zidane: The good, the bad and the ugly

Zinedine Zidane has been appointed France coach for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, marking a new chapter in the legendary football icon's career. From inspiring France's 1998 World Cup triumph and scoring Real Madrid's iconic Champions League final winner to winning three consecutive Champions League titles as a coach, Zidane's…

The Economic Times

Ranking France’s 10 Best Jerseys of All Time

France has produced some truly beautiful soccer jerseys over the years.

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France vs. Spain: Complete Head-to-Head Record Ahead of World Cup Clash

The 39th meeting between two European heavyweights will decide who reaches the 2026 World Cup final.

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Watch: Cash, power, and politics—inside Gianni Infantino’s World Cup empire

A massive revolt is brewing for football’s most powerful man. For many, it would be a career game changer. But will it be for Infantino?

Euronews

France followed to World Cup by home politics after Mbappé’s swipe at far right

Michel Platini is among the former players to accuse the captain of creating a distraction as Didier Deschamps defends his captain’s right to speak

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Michel Platini launches criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino before World Cup

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Gianni Infantino hit with criminal complaint days before start of World Cup

Michel Platini, who was Infantino’s boss at Uefa, has launched a criminal complaint towards the Fifa president

The Independent UK

Platini sues Infantino in French courts as Fifa feud heats up

Former Uefa president Michel Platini said on Monday he is suing Fifa president Gianni Infantino, in the latest chapter of a battle that began when scandal derailed Platini's 2015 bid for the Fifa presidency. After unsuccessful attempts in Switzerland, Platini is now turning to the French justice system to make…

Radio France Internationale

Platini switches to French courts in long-running FIFA feud

LAUSANNE - Michel Platini said Monday he is suing the head of world football Gianni Infantino in the latest chapter in a battle that began when scandal derailed the Frenchman's 2015 bid for the FIFA presidency.

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Voices: Fans pick their own World Cup legends after The Independent’s top 50 sparks debate

YOUR VIEWS: In response to our World Cup top 50, readers have been debating the rankings, questioning omissions and putting forward their own picks for the game’s greatest players

The Independent UK

Pelé’s third, Baggio’s miss and the ‘Hand of God’: Iconic World Cups in Mexico and the US

From Pelé’s third title to Maradona’s legendary double and Baggio’s agonising penalty miss, tournaments hosted in Mexico and the US have left us with some of the most memorable moments in World Cup history. Here’s a throwback to the 1970, 1986 and 1994 editions.

France 24

The Premier League has been exposed in Europe and its elite have themselves to blame

An unprecedented six clubs in the Champions League last 16 may yet become a wipeout

The Independent UK

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino ‘a fan of rich and powerful people’ – Michel Platini

Infantino has forged a close relationship with US President Donald Trump.

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What the FA Cup reveals about English clubs in Europe

INSIDE FOOTBALL: This weekend helped explain why English clubs dominate Europe without winning, but there might be a significant difference this season, writes Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter

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‘I told Diego Maradona his laces weren’t tied and he shrugged it off. He played six minutes like that, as if he was playing on the street!’ Michael Laudrup on his incredible encounter with the football legend

The Danish legend played with - and against - some of the greatest players of his generation

The Guardian - 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

Sports Illustrated

The 20 Best Box-to-Box Midfielders in Soccer History—Ranked

Some players are so gifted that they can do it all in the heart of the park.

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‘The country is fueled by the Lionesses’ successes of back-to-back European Championships. That has thrown down a challenge for the men’s team’ Martin Tyler on England’s World Cup 2026 prospects

The legendary commentator has had his say on the Three Lions’ chances next summer

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The 10 Best Juventus Home Kits of All Time—Ranked

Instantly recognisable, nothing beats the iconic black and white stripes.

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Ryder Cup, Rugby World Cup final and a rebrand

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby union, golf, athletics, cricket and the NFL?

Euronews

PSG's Dembélé beats out Lamine Yamal in Ballon d'Or race as Barcelona's Aitana Bonmatí makes history

Ousmane Dembélé edges past Lamine Yamal to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or after a remarkable season which saw PSG win its first Champions League title. Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí joins an elite club of three – Platini and Messi – after securing her third consecutive award.

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PSG’s Dembele beats Barca’s Yamal to Ballon d’Or, as Bonmati nets hat-trick

Ousmane Dembele helped Paris Saint-Germain to a quadruple last season, including their first Champions League.

Sports Illustrated

What is the Super Ballon d'Or?

The unique award has only ever been awarded once—that was in 1989.

The Independent UK

Former Uefa president Michel Platini fully acquitted after 10-year legal battle

Criminal proceedings were initiated against Platini and former Fifa president Sepp Blatter in 2015

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