Gianni Infantino, FIFA and World Cup

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Top FIFA executives break with Infantino over World Cup plan
Two senior FIFA executives -- coaching great Arsène Wenger and CEO-like secretary general Mattias Grafström -- distanced themselves Tuesday from their boss Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.

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Wenger says scrapping Infantino's World Cup plan was "absolutely necessary"
Gianni Infantino called meeting of FIFA leaders amid controversy | Reports
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino ‘begs’ President Donald Trump but phone call blocked after World Cup sell-off collapse
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino is reportedly “begging” Donald Trump to save his job, but the US President is refusing to answer the desperate football chief’s phone calls.

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UEFA leads rebel alliance threatening to paralyse FIFA and oust Infantino
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino accused of 'blackmail' by former vice-president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein
FIFA president Gianni Infantino could face UEFA legal action as scramble for support begins
Infantino's secretive proposal to raise $US4.2 billion ($6 billion) from investors, including the New York investment firm of Joshua Kushner, was dropped on Saturday, days after media reports revealed...

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If Infantino goes, who might replace him as Fifa president?
European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan

U.S. cities chasing millions of dollars from FIFA after hosting World Cup games

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced last year that host cities for the 2025 Club World Cup would receive $1m.

World Cup hero Vozinha says tournament 'in the past' as he prepares for Colo-Colo debut

The 40-year-old Vozinha arrived to a hero's welcome in Santiago, Chile, and now knows he needs to perform like the star Colo-Colo fans expect.

Spain is the 2026 World Cup champion, defeating Argentina for its 2nd title

Spain's run to the title was a defensive masterclass, with wins over four of the world's top ten teams. They are the first World Cup champion to win the title while only conceding a single goal.

Cape Verde’s Pico Lopes reflects on World Cup run: ‘We deserve to be here’

In every World Cup, there’s an underdog. This time, it was Cape Verde that stole the show, which nearly knocked out Lionel Messi and Argentina.

Mauricio Pochettino agrees to coach USMNT through 2030 World Cup

Pochettino led USMNT to first knockout win since 2002 at World Cup

World Cup sensation Vozinha receives hero’s welcome at airport after completing summer transfer

World Cup star Vozinha is set to continue his incredible football journey with a summer transfer move to Chile. The goalkeeper had an unbelievable tournament for Cape Verde, keeping clean sheets against Spain and Saudi Arabia.

5 Things Mauricio Pochettino And The USA Must Do Ahead Of 2030 World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino is staying in charge of the USA. With the World Cup only four short years away, here's what he should do.