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World cup referee suspected of making 'white supremacy' symbol

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Fifa's anti-discrimination watchdog calls for Australian VAR official Shaun Evans' removal from the 2026 World Cup after he made a hand gesture alleged to be linked to the "white supremacy" movement.

FIFA: All player contracts require release clauses

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World football federation reforms transfer market, mandates release clauses in all professional player contracts from 2027.

Infantino: 'World Cup wouldn't have happened without Trump'

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that the 2026 World Cup would not have been organized in the US without the support of former President Donald Trump.

The Infantino paradox

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Despite drawing controversy for expanding tournaments and commercializing football, Gianni Infantino continues to receive strong support from the majority of FIFA member associations.

Blatter: 'Infantino is not good for football'

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Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter criticizes successor Gianni Infantino for "politicizing football" and calls the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams a mistake.

FIFA Peace Prize for Trump deemed a laughingstock

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Australian midfielder Jackson Irvine has become a rare player to criticize FIFA's decision to award its first "Peace Prize" to US President Donald Trump.

FIFA allocates additional 100 million USD to support 2026 World Cup teams

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The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has significantly increased payments to national teams competing in the 2026 World Cup to offset additional costs incurred from the tournament being held across North America.

Norwegian Football Federation seeks to revoke FIFA Peace Award given to President Trump

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Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) President Lise Klaveness has called for the revocation of the FIFA Peace Award, previously bestowed upon former US President Donald Trump, and supports an ethics complaint targeting FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

World Cup 2026 prize money could surpass USD 727 million

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Facing pressure from numerous national federations over organizational costs and taxes in the United States, FIFA has agreed in principle to increase the prize fund and support for World Cup 2026 participants, with a final decision expected this week.