FIFA's World Cup 2026 Draw Strategy Questioned
As the World Cup 2026 draw approaches, FIFA's controversial seeding system prioritises marketing over fairness. Discover how football's history suggests even the best-laid plans can spectacularly fail.
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Ronaldo World Cup ban reduced after White House visit
FIFA reduces Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup suspension after White House meeting with Donald Trump. Is this a sensible pardon or an insult to football fans? Full analysis inside.
Ronaldo escapes World Cup ban after FIFA ruling
Cristiano Ronaldo is cleared for Portugal's World Cup opener after FIFA suspends the final two games of his three-match ban for violent conduct. Discover the details behind the controversial decision.
FIFA and Saudi Arabia sign $1bn football infrastructure deal
FIFA partners with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, pledging $1bn for global football infrastructure. Developing nations to receive priority for stadium loans. Explore the implications.
Trump & Infantino's Controversial World Cup 2026 Plans
Exclusive: Donald Trump and FIFA's Gianni Infantino are reshaping the 2026 World Cup with potential city bans and extortionate ticket pricing. Discover how politics is threatening football's biggest tournament.
FIFA cracks down on 30,000 abusive World Cup posts
FIFA president Gianni Infantino vows strong action against online abuse targeting players and officials, with over 30,000 posts already flagged. Discover the measures being taken.
Fifa defends $5bn growth and peace prize under Infantino
Fifa's media director responds to criticism, revealing how $5bn revenue under Infantino's leadership fuels global football development and peace initiatives worldwide.
FIFA takes over Kennedy Centre, displaces performers
FIFA will use the Kennedy Centre for its World Cup draw, displacing the National Symphony Orchestra. The move follows a close relationship between FIFA's Infantino and Donald Trump. Read the full story.
FIFA President Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been formally nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his diplomatic efforts in using football to bridge political divides during recent World Cup tournaments.
Infantino and Trump Set for Peace Award Honour
In a surprising diplomatic move, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and former US President Donald Trump are reportedly being honoured with a major peace award for their roles in international sporting collaboration.
FIFA President Infantino nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize after receiving backing from former US President Donald Trump, sparking controversy and debate across the football world.
IAEA: Iran could develop nuclear weapons in weeks
Exclusive: UN nuclear watchdog warns Iran could develop atomic weapons 'within weeks' as diplomatic tensions reach boiling point. Full analysis of the escalating crisis.
FIFA President Infantino Moves to Miami in Strategic Shift
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirms relocation from Zurich to Miami, signalling strategic shift towards North American football market ahead of 2026 World Cup.
FIFA boss reveals Trump threat over World Cup bid
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reveals his tense exchange with Donald Trump regarding the 2026 World Cup hosting rights, as the former president allegedly attempted to influence the bidding process.
Aldi recalls Cheeky Monkey ice cream over allergy risk
Supermarket giant Aldi urgently removes popular Gianni's Cheeky Monkey ice cream from shelves due to undeclared peanuts posing serious health risk to allergy sufferers.
Aldi recalls ice cream over undeclared gluten risk
Supermarket giant Aldi has urgently withdrawn Gianni's Cheeky Monkey Ice Cream from shelves after discovering undeclared wheat and gluten, posing serious health risks to allergy sufferers.
FIFA Chief's Gaza Peace Summit & Trump Nobel Backing
In a groundbreaking move for sports diplomacy, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announces plans for a Gaza peace summit while endorsing Donald Trump's Nobel Peace Prize nomination through the Football for Friendship programme.
FIFA expands World Cup and Club World Cup in major shake-up
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announces dramatic expansion of World Cup and Club World Cup formats, promising more matches and global football development.
FIFA backs overseas league matches in radical shift
FIFA President Gianni Infantino signals major shift, backing controversial plans for domestic league matches to be staged abroad in radical football overhaul.
UN warns political will needed to restore Zaporizhzhia power
The UN nuclear watchdog warns that restoring external power to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant requires urgent political will as safety concerns escalate at the Russian-occupied facility.
FIFA chief refuses Israel ban amid World Cup pressure
FIFA president Gianni Infantino takes firm stance against politicising football, rejecting calls to exclude Israel from international tournaments despite ongoing conflict.
FIFA President Infantino Faces Backlash Over Israel Comments
FIFA President Gianni Infantino sparks international controversy after suggesting Israel should be banned from football over Gaza conflict, drawing criticism from Israeli officials and football authorities.
FIFA President's Secret Trump Meeting in London Sparks Crisis
EXCLUSIVE: FIFA president Gianni Infantino confronts mounting pressure as London meeting with Donald Trump triggers corruption concerns and governance crisis in world football
Trump lobbies FIFA president for 2030 World Cup hosting
Exclusive: Donald Trump reportedly lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino about bringing the 2030 World Cup to the United States, raising eyebrows across the football world.
IAEA warns of nuclear danger at Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia plant
The UN's nuclear watchdog warns of precarious safety situation at Europe's largest nuclear plant after external power lines are severed, raising fears of potential catastrophe.
FIFA Scraps 64-Team World Cup Expansion Plans
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has made a stunning U-turn, announcing there are 'no plans' to expand the Men's World Cup to 64 teams following a high-profile meeting at Trump Tower. This decision halts a major shift for global football.
Iran in Vienna talks to avert UN nuclear sanctions
Iran's top diplomat holds urgent talks with the UN nuclear watchdog in Vienna, seeking to de-escalate tensions and avoid reinstated sanctions over the country's atomic programme.
Iran threatens to axe cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
Iran issues a stark ultimatum to the International Atomic Energy Agency, threatening to end all cooperation if the US and EU fail to lift crippling economic sanctions. The move raises fears over the future of the 2015 nuclear deal and regional stability.
Iran Expels UN Nuclear Inspectors in Unprecedented Move
The UN's nuclear watchdog condemns Iran's 'disproportionate and unprecedented' expulsion of IAEA inspectors, severely hampering oversight of its rapidly advancing atomic programme.
MKR's Zana Pali Reveals New Romance After Split
Exclusive: My Kitchen Rules sensation Zana Pali opens up about her surprising new relationship and the emotional details behind her sudden separation from husband Gianni Romano after years together.
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