Contrary to English media reports, PRO general manager Peter Walton is not about to be replaced by former FIFA and Premier League referee Howard Webb. PRO issued astatement Saturday confirming that Webb is one of several candidates to oversee the implementation of video replay by leagues in the U.S. and Canada as senior executive of […]
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Infantino wants video replays at 2018 World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to introduce video replays at the 2018 World Cup to help referees with decisions on penalties, goals and red cards during the tournament. “Itwill not answer all the questions a referee can have but it will help them not to make serious mistakes,” Infantino said at the regional gathering of […]
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Mexico pushes ahead with World Cup 2026 plans
Mexico, the first country to host the World Cup twice, wants to be the first country to host it three times. Whether that is on its own, or as part of a co-hosted tournament, that doesn’t matter tothe Mexican federation (FMF). Decio de Maria, the FMF president, says his organization’s executive committee supports co-hosting. “I […]
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World Cup USA 2026 looks good, for now
The USA has always been the favorite to host all or part of the 2026 World Cup, but that looks more and more likely in light of the bidding rules for the tournament approved by the new FIFA Council.Whether that is the USA on its own or a combined bid involving Canada or Mexico or […]
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What They're Saying: Gianni Infantino
“I can’t speak about the past. But what I can promise, is that we need to look very seriously at the application process for 2026 [World Cup] to assure ourselves that the process istransparent and beyond reproach.” — FIFA president Gianni Infantino, in response to U.S. President Barack Obama‘s comments that the IOC’s host selections […]
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A 48-team World Cup? Dumb, dumb, dumb
It was once said that Sepp Blatter was good for 50 ideas every morning before breakfast and 51 of them were bad. But Gianni Infantino, Blatter’s successor as FIFA president, is quicklygiving him a run for his money. Infantino’s latest idea: expand the World Cup to 48 teams, beginning in 2026. In his presidential campaign, […]
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Infantino: 'Marco van Basten is football'
Friday president Gianni Infantino appointed Marco van Basten as FIFA’s chief officer for technical development, tasking the Dutchman to help “protect” the sport. The51-year-old Van Basten will head up all technical areas from soccer technology innovation to refereeing. “Marco van Basten is football,” said Infantino in a statement. “Discussing withhim the last few months and […]
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FIFA finally puts Infantino salary dispute and his 'dirty laundry' behind it
Deadline day across much of Europe overshadowed some other contract news on the soccer front. Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s new Swiss president, finally agreed to the salary terms of hiscontract. Soon after he was elected as Sepp Blatter‘s successor in February, talks Infantino had over the salary stalled as he termed “insulting” the offer of $2 […]
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As if women's soccer didn't have enough obstacles in Brazil …
Brazil has advanced to the quarterfinals of both soccer competitions at the Rio Olympics. The men recovered from a pair of scoreless draws to pound Denmark, 4-0, with an impressive display of jogo bonito. On the women’s side, Marta and company have beenone of the hits of the Olympics, drawing huge crowds for their games […]
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FIFA's Gianni Infantino cleared in ethics investigation
FIFA’s ethics committee found no “conflicts of interest” and no breaches of the organization’s ethics code in its investigation into new FIFA president Gianni Infantino. He was cleared ofwrongdoing following an investigation into, among other things, spending he requested reimbursements for.