Michel Platini on his former No. 2, FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
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Infantino defends World Cup 2026 ticket prices, cites ‘crazy’ demand
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that organizers had received a record 150 million requests for tickets in the past two weeks.
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Trump says FIFA chief would back moving World Cup games
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that FIFA chief Gianni Infantino would support moving 2026 World Cup games from U.S. cities for security reasons if necessary.
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World Cup 2026 draw goes to Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Washington on December 5 — and got a rare chance to hold the coveted football trophy. The 48-team event is being hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico next year, and Trump has made a big […]
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Club World Cup: Quite an American presence in Washington
After they went to the Oval House, Weston McKennie and Tim Weah went out and beat Al-Ain 5-0 at the Club World Cup.
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Soccer’s reputation is on the line this summer, in more ways than one
In recent decades, there has always been some sort of World Cup dress rehearsal. The Club World Cup, which starts on Saturday, takes it to an entirely new level.
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Infantino interview: Club World Cup marks ‘new era’ for soccer
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the Club World Cup, which kicks off on Saturday, marks a historic “new era” for the game, comparing it to the first World Cup held in 1930.
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A step too far? New Club World Cup set to have far-reaching impact on soccer
FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup, which gets underway in the United States this weekend, is a controversial addition to the global soccer calendar and one that could have a far-reaching impact on the sport in the years to come. The 32-team tournament, with one billion dollars in prize money on offer, has been crammed into […]
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Infantino and Trump — handshakes, warmth and a mutual interest
The heads of state who have felt the lash of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tongue in the Oval Office could do worse than seek advice from FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, who seems to have gotten their relationship down to a fine art. Infantino has shown a deft touch when it comes to dealing with hard-nosed […]
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European walkout after late Infantino delays FIFA Congress
Fuming European delegates staged a walkout at FIFA’s Congress in Paraguay on Thursday after FIFA president Gianni Infantino jetted in late for the session following meetings in Saudi Arabia and Qatar with President Donald Trump. Infantino’s belated arrival at the global governing body’s annual meeting caused a delay of more than two hours. Several representatives […]