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FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaking at an official press conference at the organisation's headquarters in Zurich.

World CupRules & refereeing26 August 2026

UEFA ready to drop FIFA boycott after World Cup sale assurances

UEFA is set to lift its threatened boycott of FIFA competitions after receiving binding guarantees that Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup will never be repeated. European teams are likely to be cleared for the upcoming under-20 Women's World Cup and future tournaments. The breakthrough comes after weeks of private discussions between the two governing bodies.

varela·5 min read

Luis de la Fuente, Spain's national team coach, speaking during a press appearance

World CupNational teams24 August 2026

De la Fuente defends Spain after World Cup final chaos

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente addressed FIFA's sanctions over the brawl following the World Cup final, insisting his players were victims of what happened against Argentina.

Natilla·5 min read

Gianni Infantino and Aleksander Ceferin standing together at a Uefa event

Rules & refereeingWorld Cup23 August 2026

Ceferin says Infantino must remember his European roots

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has branded Gianni Infantino's attempt to sell a stake in the World Cup 'worse than the Super League'. Fifa has since dropped the proposal.

Natilla·5 min read

Aleksander Ceferin speaking at a press conference as Uefa president

Rules & refereeingWorld Cup23 August 2026

Ceferin says Infantino's World Cup plan was 'worse than Super League'

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin says Gianni Infantino's shelved plan to sell World Cup stakes was more damaging than the Super League project, and warns Infantino faces a rival if he seeks re-election.

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