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FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaking at the table of FIFA Council meeting no. 37 in Zurich beside Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom

Infantino Apologises, but FA Chair Says He Is ‘Not Fit’ Without Answers

Gianni Infantino apologised to the FIFA Council in Zurich on Thursday for the World Cup stake-sale plan, but FA chair Debbie Hewitt said he is not fit to lead FIFA unless he

October 15, 2026

by Amanda Graham

Lionel Messi in Argentina national team kit during his international career

Every Match in Argentina Will Stop at the 10th Minute to Honor Messi

Argentina's football association has declared a permanent tribute to Lionel Messi: every match in the country will pause at the 10th minute for 60 seconds of applause. The gesture started Wednesday and applies across all of Argentine football, indefinitely.

September 6, 2026

by Sports Desk

FIFA International Transfer Snapshot confirms record $9.89 billion summer transfer window driven by World Cup stars

World Cup Effect Drove Summer Transfer Window to Record $9.89 Billion, FIFA Confirms

FIFA's International Transfer Snapshot confirms a record $9.89 billion in global spending for the 2026 summer

Marcos Llorente in Spain national team jersey during 2026 World Cup campaign

World Cup Winner Marcos Llorente Retires From Spain at 31 on His Own Terms

Marcos Llorente announced his retirement from Spain's national team on Thursday at 31, days after winning the World Cup as a squad member who watched the final from the bench. The Atlético

September 4, 2026

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Lionel Messi during his final Argentina international career at the 2026 World Cup

Argentina Pauses All Football for Lionel Messi With a Permanent 10th-Minute Tribute

The Argentine Football Association has ordered every domestic football match to pause at the 10th minute for a minute of applause, a permanent tribute to Lionel Messi, who retired from international duty

September 4, 2026

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino at a press conference as FIFA accuses UEFA of smear campaign

FIFA Accuses UEFA of Smear Campaign and Will Pay Infantino’s Legal Bills

FIFA has accused UEFA of running a weeks-long smear campaign against its leadership in new US court filings, while reports confirm the federation will cover Gianni Infantino's personal legal costs if UEFA

September 3, 2026

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Lionel Messi during his final Argentina international match at the 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina After 125 Goals and the World Cup That Got Away

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team on Monday, 21 years and 125 goals after his debut at 17. The 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain, his last

September 1, 2026

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Lionel Messi during his final international tournament the 2026 FIFA World Cup in his Argentina kit

Messi Ends His Argentina Career With 207 Caps, 125 Goals and a Letter Written in Grief

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina's national team on Monday, ending 21 years of international duty with a letter he wrote in the immediate aftermath of the 2026 World Cup final.

August 31, 2026

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Atlantic City casino floor during FIFA World Cup 2026 with sportsbook screens showing soccer matches

The World Cup Gave Atlantic City Its Best Casino Month in 14 Years

Atlantic City's Boardwalk casinos posted $304.2 million in July floor revenue, their best single month since 2012, as World Cup visitors and a sportsbook rebound drove New Jersey's combined gaming total to

August 30, 2026

Business·News

Malik Tillman leaps in celebration after scoring the only United States goal against Belgium in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 at Seattle Stadium

USA vs Belgium: Every Meeting From 1930 to the 2026 World Cup

Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in the round of 16 at Seattle Stadium on 6 July 2026, the eighth meeting between the countries and Belgium's seventh straight win. The complete USA

August 21, 2026

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces governance crisis over Forward Enterprise commercial project as UEFA threatens boycott

Argentine FA Backs Infantino as FIFA Tries to Recover From Forward Enterprise Crisis

Argentina's football association told Gianni Infantino he has its backing to lead FIFA through the governance crisis triggered by the Forward Enterprise stake-sale plan. The letter arrives 48 hours after Infantino's emergency

August 7, 2026

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Infantino presenting medal at 2026 FIFA World Cup final

Infantino Summons FIFA Leaders in Morocco as Revolt Deepens and Jordan Charges Blackmail

Gianni Infantino held an emergency meeting in Morocco as Jordan's FA president accused FIFA of blackmail, charging it linked his federation's unresolved grievances to a presidential endorsement. UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC

August 5, 2026

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones at a press conference at the Ford Center in 2026

Jerry Jones Says He’ll ‘Think About’ Tinting AT&T Stadium Windows After World Cup Sun Complaint

Jerry Jones says he is 'giving a thought' to window tinting at AT&T Stadium after FIFA forced the venue to draw curtains during a 2026 World Cup match due to sun interference.

August 2, 2026

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2026 FIFA World Cup

Every Match in Argentina Will Stop at the 10th Minute to Honor Messi

World Cup Effect Drove Summer Transfer Window to Record $9.89 Billion, FIFA Confirms

World Cup Winner Marcos Llorente Retires From Spain at 31 on His Own Terms

Argentina Pauses All Football for Lionel Messi With a Permanent 10th-Minute Tribute

FIFA Accuses UEFA of Smear Campaign and Will Pay Infantino’s Legal Bills

Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina After 125 Goals and the World Cup That Got Away

Messi Ends His Argentina Career With 207 Caps, 125 Goals and a Letter Written in Grief

The World Cup Gave Atlantic City Its Best Casino Month in 14 Years

USA vs Belgium: Every Meeting From 1930 to the 2026 World Cup

Argentine FA Backs Infantino as FIFA Tries to Recover From Forward Enterprise Crisis

Infantino Summons FIFA Leaders in Morocco as Revolt Deepens and Jordan Charges Blackmail

Jerry Jones Says He’ll ‘Think About’ Tinting AT&T Stadium Windows After World Cup Sun Complaint

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