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Trump backs FIFA’s Infantino for UN Secretary-General, report says

U.S. President Donald Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, the New York Post reported on July 22, citing people familiar with the matter.

22 July, 09:39 PM

UK journalist mercilessly trolls U.S. and FIFA after a 4-1 World Cup blowout victory

UK journalist Piers Morgan mocked the US Men's National Team after their crushing 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 on July 7.

7 July, 03:06 PM

Norway challenges FIFA’s Trump ‘peace prize’

Norway’s Football Association said on June 2 it sent an official letter backing a complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for presenting FIFA’s peace prize to U.S. President Donald Trump.

3 June, 03:33 AM

Iran to play in U.S. at 2026 World Cup - FIFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the Iran national football team will play in the 2026 World Cup, with some matches taking place in the United States, CNN reported on April 30.

1 May, 08:56 AM

Shevchenko invites FIFA and UEFA chiefs to Ukraine, opposes Russia return

Ukraine remains strongly opposed to Russia’s return to international football and has invited FIFA President Gianni Infantino and UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin to visit the country, Andriy Shevchenko, president of the Ukrainian Football Association (UAF), said in a comment to Tribuna.com on April 17.

18 April, 08:45 PM

Ukrainian FM slams FIFA chief over welcoming back Russian clubs

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to lift the ban on Russian clubs in international tournaments, calling those who support the move “moral degenerates.”

3 February, 04:15 AM

U.S. invests half a billion to protect stadiums from rogue drones

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is launching a $500 million program to help state and local governments strengthen airspace security ahead of next summer’s FIFA World Cup, as well as other major events, Politico reported on Oct. 13.

14 October 2025, 10:58 AM

FIFA excludes Russia from 2026 World Cup qualifiers over security concerns

FIFA decided to exclude Russia's national football team from the draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, set to take place on Dec. 13 in Zurich, Switzerland, over security concerns, Russian propaganda channel Match TV wrote on Nov. 18.

19 November 2024, 10:53 AM

Ukraine national team unexpectedly drops in FIFA rankings despite early Nations League success

The International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) has updated its national team rankings.

24 October 2024, 02:29 PM

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