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UEFA has accused FIFA's current leadership of losing the confidence of the global football community after the world governing body shelved plans to sell stakes in major competitions to private investors.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declared FIFA President Gianni Infantino unfit to lead the global football body, citing controversy over plans to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.
Malaysia's Youth and Sports Ministry has created two oversight committees to orchestrate the Formula One Bahrain Gulf Air Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from October 2–4, with FIA inspectors confirming the venue's readiness.
FIFA is establishing a new subsidiary to raise up to US$4.2 billion from private investors, expanding funding for its 211 member federations. The move has sparked controversy from UEFA over governance of global football.
A senior US House Democrat has initiated a formal investigation into FIFA, alleging the soccer body engaged in corruption and struck illicit deals with the Trump administration to secure favourable treatment and drop prosecutions.
Argentina's football association has rejected claims that its president Claudio Tapia and treasurer Pablo Toviggino were summoned by US courts, insisting no personal measures were taken against either official.
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Paul Wade, who captained Australia's national soccer team in the 1990s, has disclosed a probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy diagnosis, becoming one of the nation's most prominent football figures to publicly discuss the degenerative brain condition.
FIFA has initiated a formal investigation into potential disciplinary violations committed by Argentina during and after their World Cup final loss to Spain in New Jersey, focusing on post-match altercations involving midfielder Leandro Paredes.
FIFA has initiated a formal disciplinary investigation into a post-match brawl that erupted after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time during the World Cup final, appointing specialized prosecutors to examine the incident.
Human rights organizations have challenged FIFA's claims about the most inclusive World Cup, citing strict American visa policies that prevented fans and workers from nations including Morocco, Egypt, and Iraq from attending the tournament.
Colombia's legendary striker Radamel Falcao has launched a scathing critique of his country's football infrastructure after they were eliminated from the World Cup via penalties, highlighting systemic weaknesses in youth development and domestic league structure.
FIFA is positioned to pocket approximately $9 billion from the 2026 World Cup, cementing Gianni Infantino's position as one of sport's most powerful figures despite mounting controversies over governance and integrity.
UK politicians are calling on FIFA to grant England defender Jarell Quansah the same disciplinary relief afforded to American striker Folarin Balogun, citing fairness and consistency in the sport's judicial processes.
UEFA has strongly condemned FIFA's decision to suspend American striker Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card ban, arguing the move compromises sporting integrity after US President Donald Trump lobbied for a review.
FIFA has suspended an automatic red card ban for US striker Folarin Balogun following intervention by President Trump, prompting fierce criticism from European football associations over political interference in tournament integrity.
South Korea's football chief Chung Mong-Gyu has resigned from his post two weeks before the FIFA World Cup concludes, following the national team's premature elimination from the tournament amid mounting scrutiny over his leadership.
German law enforcement has launched a major investigation into the DFB, the country's soccer governing body, over suspected improper ticket distribution during Euro 2024, with raids targeting multiple locations.
German authorities conducted nationwide raids including at DFB headquarters as part of an investigation into suspected illegal ticket distribution and hospitality violations during the 2024 European Championship held across German cities.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has ordered a government investigation into the national football team's unexpected World Cup elimination, blaming flawed appointment processes and suggesting the coach selection lacked merit-based criteria.