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La Liga chief Javier Tebas launches a scathing attack on FIFA, demanding Infantino step down as the governing body faces criticism over World Cup plans, the Folarin Balogun case and alleged political meddling.
CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez confirmed that the 2030 World Cup will feature 64 teams, with matches spread across six nations to mark the tournament’s 100th anniversary.
In a recent interview, Rapinoe linked President Donald Trump’s call to FIFA over a red‑card controversy to the U.S. men’s team’s loss to Belgium, arguing that external pressure shattered the squad’s underdog vibe.
La Liga President Javier Tebas denounced FIFA's plan for a 64‑team World Cup in 2030, calling the governing body's leadership out of touch and questioning the viability of a tournament that could undermine the domestic football ecosystem.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has openly called for FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to resign, accusing the governing body of jeopardising domestic leagues through an ill‑fated expansion of global competitions.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has called for Gianni Infantino to step down, accusing the FIFA chief of presiding over a rotten system that has damaged the sport.
The 2026 World Cup, co‑hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, delivered historic attendance, massive television audiences and standout displays from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, while political tensions involving Iran, visa concerns and the relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino simmered beneath the surface.
Megan Rapinoe says President Donald Trump's call to FIFA over a red‑card decision disrupted the U.S. men's national team's focus and contributed to their defeat against Belgium.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has openly demanded the resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of jeopardizing football’s integrity by pushing a 64‑team World Cup and mishandling the 2026 tournament’s logistics.
In a stark critique, La Liga president Javier Tebas calls for the resignation of FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, denouncing the planned expansion of the 2030 World Cup and new match protocols as threats to the sport.
Official images from the World Cup final omitted former U.S. President Donald Trump, prompting the White House to post unedited pictures and a video that restored his image.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. Conference of Mayors President David Holt announced that Chattanooga, a host city for the 2026 World Cup, will receive 200 official match balls. The donation, championed by Mayor Tim Kelly and foundation Executive Director John Miglarese, aims to make soccer accessible to local children and to instill community‑building values.
The City of Chattanooga and the Chattanooga Football Club Foundation have been gifted 200 official FIFA World Cup 2026 match balls, part of a global initiative to expand youth soccer access.
FIFA is weighing a 64‑team format for the 2030 World Cup to mark its 100th anniversary, balancing financial incentives and global inclusion against concerns over competitive integrity and player welfare.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has launched a sharp critique of FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino, accusing the governing body of planning a World Cup expansion that would 'destroy' soccer and urging a shift toward national competitions.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has denounced FIFA's proposal to expand the World Cup to 64 teams, saying it would 'destroy' the sport and calling for a return to emphasis on national tournaments.
Norwegian Football Federation president Lise Klaveness plans to lodge a formal ethics complaint after FIFA's suspension of forward Folarin Balogun's red‑card ban, a move that former President Donald Trump publicly weighed in on.
Following Spain's triumph over Argentina, social media showed edited photos of Donald Trump missing from the trophy lift, prompting a response from the White House and a mixed reaction from Spanish players.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has called for Gianni Infantino to step down, condemning the FIFA chief's push to expand the 2030 World Cup and introduce new competition formats that, in Tebas's view, threaten the sport's integrity.
The Norwegian Football Federation plans to file an ethics complaint against FIFA after the governing body erased the red‑card suspension of U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, a move that followed a phone call between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and former U.S. President Donald Trump.
The 2026 World Cup concluded with unprecedented audience numbers, featuring a Spain-Argentina final that attracted over 60 million U.S. viewers, while underdog performances and political narratives added layers of intrigue.
The president of the Norwegian Football Federation has lodged an ethics complaint after FIFA overturned a suspension for USMNT forward Folarin Balogun, citing external pressure from Donald Trump and questioning the disciplinary process.
A joint Iberian‑North African bid is reshaping the 2030 World Cup, with historic venues and massive investments competing for the final’s spotlight.
A look at the former president’s brief soccer stint, the persistence of the undefeated myth, and his ongoing involvement with the sport ahead of the 2026 World Cup.