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Gianni Infantino unlikely to face IOC sanctions over Balogun red card scandal
Gianni Infantino appears set to avoid punishment from the International Olympic Committee despite a formal complaint alleging he breached political neutrality rules over the Folarin Balogun red card affair. The human rights group FairSquare lodged the complaint after Donald Trump revealed he had personally called the Fifa president to seek a review of Balogun’s suspension…
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Mike Waltz, Tim Tebow launch effort to combat online child exploitation: ‘It’s happening in their backyard’
Tim Tebow warns parents that online child predators are “in their backyard” as former football star and U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz unveil a new global anti-exploitation effort.
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FIFA Doesn’t Have a Plan to Deal With Climate Change
Wildfire smoke drifting from Canada has raised health concerns ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, held at an open-air stadium just outside New York City, and FIFA appears to have no formal plan in place to protect players or fans from poor air quality. This matters because the smoke could expose…
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The harrowing dark side of England’s World Cup exit
Domestic abuse rises significantly during England football matches, according to research by Lancaster University, with cases increasing by 26% when England play and by 38% when they lose. The issue resurfaced following England’s exit from the 2026 World Cup after a semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, with charity workers warning that some women and…
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How to watch England vs France: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place match
England and France will meet at Miami Stadium on Saturday at 5pm ET to contest the third-place play-off at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the match broadcast on Fox. Both sides missed out on a place in the final after semi-final defeats, meaning the bronze medal match serves as a consolation fixture featuring two…
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Infantino’s Faustian bargain with Trump has stained football’s biggest stage
In a Guardian comment piece, writer Nathán Goldberg Crenier argues that Fifa president Gianni Infantino has damaged football’s reputation by courting Donald Trump in the run-up to and during the 2026 World Cup, which the US is co-hosting. The author contends that Infantino sought preferential treatment from the American government but instead entangled Fifa in…
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‘Similar to Courtois’ – could Penders become Chelsea number one?
Chelsea’s newest goalkeeping prospect, Mike Penders, is from the same production line that produced the legendary Thibaut Courtois.
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‘An overnight success after 25 years? Delicious’: Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham on sexism, stunts and stardom at 51
Hannah Waddingham, star of Ted Lasso, discusses her transformation from a long-serving but low-profile musical theatre performer into a major Hollywood name, following the football comedy’s global success during lockdown. Now 51, she reflects on how a career built over 25 years suddenly brought her an Emmy win, blockbuster film roles and widespread recognition, while…
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Trump, Infantino declare World Cup a success before Argentina-Spain final: ‘America has won’
With roughly 48 hours to go before Argentina and Spain contest the final, US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino declared the 2026 World Cup a resounding success, crediting close cooperation between FIFA and the US government. The tournament marks the first time the United States has hosted football’s biggest event since 1994,…
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Spain vs. Argentina 2026: Here’s How to Watch Spanish-Language Broadcast FIFA World Cup Final Live Online
Livestream Spain vs. Argentina for the international fútbol tournament final in Spanish for free without cable.