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Sepp Blatter takes aim at Gianni Infantino’s FIFA apology, mocking his $25m promise and delivering a pointed message about football’s credibility.

Blatter ridicules Infantino’s apology and $25m promise to FIFA members

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has mocked Gianni Infantino’s latest apology to football officials, sarcastically suggesting that the current FIFA chief’s speech...

Donald Trump remains the only recipient of FIFA’s Peace Prize, but the award is now under review less than a year after its launch. A decision on its future is expected in December.

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FIFA’s Peace Prize controversy: Why Trump’s award could be scrapped

Donald Trump could remain the first and only recipient of FIFA’s Peace Prize if football’s governing body decides to scrap the controversial...

Gianni Infantino has apologised to the FIFA Council over his abandoned World Cup sell-off plan, but the FA and other European leaders are still demanding answers—and questioning his future.

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Infantino’s FIFA World Cup sell-off apology faces fresh European leader’s demand

Gianni Infantino has apologised to the FIFA Council over his controversial plan to sell a stake in future World Cup revenues, but...

Egypt's women have never won WAFCON, yet they wear seven stars above their badge. Here's why, what the stars represent, why fans are divided, and what the debate says about women's football in Africa.

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FIFA moves to close disciplinary loophole after Balogun’s World Cup suspension controversy

FIFA is proposing changes to its disciplinary code to prevent automatic one-match suspensions from being lifted in future competitions, following the controversy...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says 40 of Africa's 54 nations can now host home matches on their own soil, with the governing body targeting full compliance across the continent.

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FIFA plans $6.35bn development boost, with $25m for each member association

FIFA is proposing to increase its global football development budget to $6.35bn for the 2027–2030 cycle, more than doubling its existing allocation...

FIFA faces questions after Infantino’s New York summit fuels talk of a 64-team World Cup but opposition suggests the idea may struggle.

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Infantino promises $1bn FIFA funding for African football

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has promised further resources for African football, telling the presidents of the continent’s 54 national associations that world...

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FIFA: NFF sent Congo eligibility petition to wrong email

FIFA rejected Nigeria’s protest over DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi partly because the Nigerian Football Federation allegedly sent its petition to the...