FIFA

Confederation Presidents Accuse Infantino of Breaking Trust ‘Through Deception’

by
Image showing FIFA President Gianni Infantino pictured in a dark suit with the headline, Infantino Under Fire amid growing pressure over the FIFA Forward Enterprise dispute.

Confederation Presidents Accuse Infantino of Breaking Trust ‘Through Deception’ FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure after UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) accused FIFA of “deception” in a joint open letter. The three confederations called the controversy a “fundamental breach of trust” and said it raises serious questions about football’s integrity and … Read more

FIFA’s $20 Billion Kushner Deal Ignites Democratic Fury

by
Image showing Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino standing together with the text "FIFA Kushner Deal" on a news-style thumbnail about FIFA's proposed investment plan and political scrutiny.

FIFA’s $20 Billion Kushner Deal Ignites Democratic Fury FIFA President Gianni Infantino has unveiled FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a proposed $20 billion commercial subsidiary that would manage the business operations of the FIFA World Cup, the Club World Cup, and other major tournaments. The new company would oversee media rights, sponsorships, ticketing, hospitality, licensing, and … Read more

Controversy Erupts as FIFA Lifts Ban from Balogun

by
Image showing Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino shake hands with inset Folarin Balogun showing in a circle.

Controversy Erupts as FIFA Lifts Ban from Balogun FIFA has suspended the implementation of United States striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban, making him eligible for the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 against Belgium. The decision has immediately become one of the tournament’s biggest talking points because a direct red card normally carries an automatic … Read more

US Allowed Iran’s World Cup Team Entry for a World Cup Match against Egypt

by
Sardar Azmoun, Shoja Khalilzadeh, and Mehdi Torabi in white jerseys and walk across the pitch, raising their hands to the crowd, with a large Iran flag waving in the stadium background.

US Allowed Iran’s World Cup Team Entry for a World Cup Match against Egypt The United States has eased travel limits for Iran’s World Cup team. Officials now allow the squad to enter the country two days before its June 26 match against Egypt in Seattle. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson confirmed the change.The … Read more