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UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Infantino over World Cup sell-off

UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors

UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Infantino over World Cup sell-off
Europe|Political|Sports

Soccer-UEFA asks US court for FIFA documents in planned Swiss case against Infantino

UEFA has asked a U.S. federal court for permission to obtain testimony and documents from FIFA entities in Florida for use in a planned criminal

Soccer-UEFA asks US court for FIFA documents in planned Swiss case against Infantino
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Barcelona scraps tribute to Spain World Cup winners. Act supporting Catalan symbol is expected

Barcelona’s World Cup winners with Spain will not be honored by the club at its first home game of the season because of an incident involving the “estelada” flag, Catalonia’s pro-independence symbol

Barcelona scraps tribute to Spain World Cup winners. Act supporting Catalan symbol is expected
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UEFA set to drop boycott threat, handing FIFA some breathing room, AP says

UEFA set to drop boycott threat, handing FIFA some breathing room, AP says

UEFA set to drop boycott threat, handing FIFA some breathing room, AP says
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Infantino defies FIFA vice president by going to youth event in Caribbean amid global soccer rift

Gianni Infantino has defied a request by one of his FIFA vice presidents to stay away from an Under-14 soccer event in the Caribbean this weekend

Infantino defies FIFA vice president by going to youth event in Caribbean amid global soccer rift
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Soccer-Regional powerhouses weigh no-confidence vote in bid to oust Infantino - sources

World soccer’s regional powerhouses are discussing whether to move a vote of no confidence as they seek to oust FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Soccer-Regional powerhouses weigh no-confidence vote in bid to oust Infantino - sources
Political|Sports|World

Soccer fans launch global petition urging FIFA boss Infantino to resign over World Cup 'betrayal'

Soccer fan groups from around the world have launched a petition calling for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president after he tried to sell future World Cup profits to private investors

Soccer fans launch global petition urging FIFA boss Infantino to resign over World Cup 'betrayal'
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AP Interview: Klaveness slams Infantino's FIFA for firing top executive in 'management by fear'

Norway’s soccer federation president accuses FIFA of using fear tactics after the removal of a senior official who opposed FIFA leader Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

AP Interview: Klaveness slams Infantino's FIFA for firing top executive in 'management by fear'
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Soccer-Senior FIFA official Lamour exits after Infantino criticism

FIFA said on Monday that Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour had left the organisation, weeks after he publicly criticised Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in

Soccer-Senior FIFA official Lamour exits after Infantino criticism
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Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement: ‘Probably my last year of football’

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement: ‘Probably my last year of football’

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement: ‘Probably my last year of football’
Europe|Sports|World

PSG bolsters star-studded attack by signing World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona

Champions League titleholder Paris Saint-Germain has bolstered its star-studded attack by signing World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a five-year year contract

PSG bolsters star-studded attack by signing World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona
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FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan

The heads of six Arab soccer federations have expressed their “full support” and “confidence” in Gianni Infantino as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job

FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan
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Soccer-Qatar, Morocco among six Arab federations backing FIFA's Infantino

Six heads of Arab national football associations, including Qatar and 2030 World Cup co-hosts Morocco, backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday, with

Soccer-Qatar, Morocco among six Arab federations backing FIFA's Infantino
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UK economy gains from Gulf ceasefire, World Cup and sunshine

Britain's economy unexpectedly grew in June as companies enjoyed a respite from the energy price surge caused by the Iran war, the start

UK economy gains from Gulf ceasefire, World Cup and sunshine
Celebrity|Sports|World

Lionel Messi shares tribute to late father Jorge, expresses doubts about continuing to play soccer

Lionel Messi has shared a tribute to his late father, Jorge, on social media, opening up about how difficult it was to lead Argentina to the World Cup final and expressing uncertainty about whether he will continue playing soccer

Lionel Messi shares tribute to late father Jorge, expresses doubts about continuing to play soccer
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Lionel Messi’s emotional tribute to his late father reveals his doubts about his future on the pitch

Lionel Messi’s emotional tribute to his late father reveals his doubts about his future on the pitch

Lionel Messi’s emotional tribute to his late father reveals his doubts about his future on the pitch
Sports|World

He was denied entry to the US for the World Cup. Now, Somali referee Omar Artan has made history

He was denied entry to the US for the World Cup. Now, Somali referee Omar Artan has made history

He was denied entry to the US for the World Cup. Now, Somali referee Omar Artan has made history
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‘Sexual services’ for referees scandal rocks South Korea’s top football body

‘Sexual services’ for referees scandal rocks South Korea’s top football body

‘Sexual services’ for referees scandal rocks South Korea’s top football body
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FIFA’s plan to inject private money into the World Cup hit with abrupt UEFA boycott

FIFA’s plan to inject private money into the World Cup hit with abrupt UEFA boycott

FIFA’s plan to inject private money into the World Cup hit with abrupt UEFA boycott
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European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads

UEFA member federations will boycott all FIFA competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors

European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads
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Soccer-UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans

European soccer's governing body UEFA and its 55 member nations on Thursday voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in what could be a knockout

Soccer-UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans
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FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept a $20 million offer to each in his controversial plan to sell stakes in a subsidiary running the World Cup

FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan
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Resilient tourists help US travel firms absorb Middle East shock

Early earnings reports show travel companies, from hotel chains to cruise operators, have relied on resilient U.S. business and leisure demand, coupled with a

Resilient tourists help US travel firms absorb Middle East shock
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FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family

FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA