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FIFA executive Arsene Wenger has stated he was unaware of President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, which was recently withdrawn after severe backlash from global football officials. Wenger described the decision to abandon the proposal as “absolutely necessary” for maintaining FIFA’s integrity.

FIFA has abandoned its proposal to sell a 20% stake in a new unit managing World Cup events, intended to raise $4.2 billion, following significant opposition from member associations, particularly UEFA. President Gianni Infantino acknowledged the divisions the plan caused and confirmed the project’s discontinuation.

Palestinian football chief says US denied him visa to attend World Cup Jibril Rajoub attended opening match in Mexico but…

FIFA’s Fan Festival in Toronto was forced to carry out an emergency evacuation midway through Mexico’s World Cup opener against South Africa…

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed unanimous support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president in 2027. This endorsement follows a meeting prior to the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, reinforcing his position despite FIFA’s term limits, which do not apply to his initial partial term.

With 50 days until the FIFA World Cup, concerns grow over social and logistical issues impacting the event. Critics highlight exorbitant ticket prices, transport fare hikes, and Iran’s uncertain participation amid ongoing regional tensions, alongside rising violence in Mexico that raises security alarms for attendees.

FIFA will implement “advanced semi-automated offside technology” at the Club World Cup to reduce injury risks like that suffered by Taiwo Awoniyi.

Recap: 2023 Women’s World Cup The 2023 Women’s World Cup is the eighth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup,…

Fury over revamped European Super League as it’s revealed four new divisions would be based on EU flag FOUR divisions…