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FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces fierce opposition from UEFA over plans regarding World Cup commercial rights. | IANS
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Fifa accuses Uefa of ‘misinformation campaign’ in legal battle over World Cup commercial rights

FIFA has accused UEFA of acting in bad faith and conducting a harassment campaign to influence the upcoming FIFA presidential election amid legal disputes over World Cup rights.

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Europe's top four leagues have launched a joint campaign calling for fundamental governance reform and an end to FIFA's commercial expansionism. | AFP
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Top four European leagues demand urgent Fifa reform following FFE power struggle

The Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga have jointly demanded deep governance reforms at FIFA, targeting relentless expansionism and commercial overreach.

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino remains under pressure after a failed bid to sell a stake in the Fifa World Cup. | AFP
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Investor Joshua Kushner blames football power struggles for collapsed Fifa World Cup stakes deal

Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner says he would not have backed FIFA’s $20 billion (R360 billion) World Cup investment plan had he foreseen the political backlash.

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino has praised Lionel Messi following his retirement from international football, thanking the Argentina icon for "redefining the beautiful game" across a 20-year career. | AFP
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Fifa President Gianni Infantino hails Lionel Messi’s ‘extraordinary career’ following retirement

Fifa president Gianni Infantino paid tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentina legend's retirement from international football, praising his record-breaking achievements.

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FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour, who was sacked after speaking out against president Gianni Infantino's proposed World Cup sell-off plan. | AFP
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Fifa sack chief operating officer Lamour after World Cup sell-off dispute

FIFA's Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour, has been dismissed after publicly opposing President Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, a move…

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