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FIFA Re-Elects Gianni Infantino For Third Term As President Until 2027

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March 16, (THEWILL) - In a unanimous decision, FIFA has confirmed that Gianni Infantino has been re-elected as president until 2027. This marks the third time the Swiss national will take the role, having first been elected in...
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Germany Publicly Announces Opposition To Infantino’s Re-election

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March 15, (THEWILL) - The German Football Association (DFB) has made it clear that it will not support Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president. This announcement comes ahead of the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, where Infantino is set...
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FIFA Plans To Expand Men’s World Cup, Address Women’s Player Welfare

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March 14, (THEWILL) - FIFA has announced plans to expand the men's World Cup by 40 more matches, bringing the total number to 104, starting with the 2026 tournament in North America. The decision to add matches will be...
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FIFA, US Soccer Federation Face Antitrust Scrutiny Over League Games Policy

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March 08, (THEWILL) - A US Federal Appeals court has overturned a lower court's decision to dismiss an antitrust case brought against FIFA and the US Soccer Federation by the promoter, Relevent Sports. The case challenges FIFA's policy...
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Messi Beats Mbappe, Benzema To FIFA Men’s Player Award

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February 27, (THEWILL) - Lionel Messi has been named The Best FIFA Men's Player for 2022, triumphing over competitors, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema of France. The Argentina superstar delivered a series of unforgettable performances during the World Cup in...
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Barcelona’s Putellas Retains Best FIFA Women’s Player Title

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February 27, (THEWILL) - In a stunning display of dominance, Barcelona superstar, Alexia Putellas, has once again been crowned the Best FIFA Women’s Player at the 2022 ceremony. This latest honor adds to her back-to-back Ballon d’Or wins for...
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Scaloni Wins FIFA’s Men’s Coach Award For Impressive Qatar World Cup Outing

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February 27, (THEWILL) - Lionel Scaloni has been named The Best FIFA Men's Coach for 2022 after leading Argentina to victory at the World Cup in Qatar. The 44-year-old had been appointed as coach in 2018, and despite initial...
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FIFA Awards Club World Cup To Saudi Arabia Amidst Critics’ Concerns

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February 14, (THEWILL) - In a major announcement on Tuesday, FIFA revealed that this year's Club World Cup will be hosted by Saudi Arabia from December 12 to 22. The tournament, which will feature Champions League winners from around...
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FIFA Challenged Over Women’s World Cup Sponsorship Deal With Saudi Arabia

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February 01, (THEWILL) - FIFA is facing backlash from co-hosts, Australia and New Zealand, over a potential sponsorship of the Women's World Cup by Saudi Arabia. They were disappointed over not being consulted about the deal with "Visit Saudi" before...
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Madrid Court Rules In Favor Of Controversial European Super League

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January 31, (THEWILL) - The European Super League project has received a boost with the Madrid Audiencia Provincial Civil Court issuing an injunction against UEFA and FIFA. The decision prevents the two governing bodies from punishing clubs that wish...
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Mended Fences: 1,000 Goals In Sight As Ronaldo and Portugal Reconciliation Takes Shape

Cristiano Ronaldo’s turbulent relationship with the Portugal national team could be heading towards an unexpected reconciliation, with reports suggesting the veteran forward may return for one final international chapter as he closes in on the historic 1,000-goal milestone.
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