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FIFA Suspends Balogun’s One‑Match World Cup Ban After President Trump’s Calls

Calls for formal probes into possible political influence over FIFA have come from UEFA, the Royal Belgian FA and dozens of European lawmakers.

Argentine FA Probes Unauthorised Emails After World Cup Refereeing Row

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Cape Verde Captain Ryan Mendes Linked to New Zealand Rape Investigation

Trump to Present World Cup Trophy With FIFA President at July 19 Final

Two Palestinian Women’s National Team Players Detained by Israeli Authorities

FIFA Approves Iran Training Base in Tijuana and Mexico Agrees to Host Delegation

Carney Hosts FIFA Trophy in Ottawa and Pledges $755 Million for Soccer Development

FIFA Accepts $60 Million China Deal for 2026 World Cup Rights

CMG Secures Exclusive China Rights to 2026, 2030 World Cups and 2027, 2031 Women’s World Cups

China Secures World Cup TV Rights With CMG as India’s Deal Stalls

New Zealand Police Investigate Alleged Sex Assault Involving Cape Verde Player in Auckland

FIFA Makes Prestianni’s UEFA Six-Match Ban Global, Putting His World Cup Start in Doubt

FIFA Reinstates Afghanistan Women’s Team Under New Rule Allowing Direct Sanctioning

FIFA Lifts 2026 World Cup Payout to $871 Million After Teams Object

Conmebol Puts Ecuador in Contention to Host 2028 Copa América

UEFA Bans Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni Six Games for Homophobic Abuse

FIFA Weighs ICE Raids Pause Request to Trump as Iran World Cup Uncertainty Persists

Ghana Player Dominic Frimpong, 20, Killed in Attack on Berekum Chelsea Team Bus

Spain’s FA Asks FIFA to Add Vigo and Valencia to 2030 World Cup Host List

FIFA Bars Estudiantes From Registering Players Over Inter Miami Transfer Dispute