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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has continued a war of words against those opposing a biennial World Cup. The former UEFA general secretary placed a jab at his former organisation, and the South American federation, by stating they are ‘afraid’ of relinquishing power despite the need for reform. FIFA President Says Biennial World Cup Opposers Are […] READ MORE
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has written to FIFA counterpart Gianni Infantino, asking the game’s governing body to adjust the handball law. It follows a rise in what Ceferin deems “unfair decisions” against players. UEFA President Tells FIFA Counterpart Current Handball Law Causing “Discomfort” Across Footballing Community Ceferin Looking to “Preserve the Spirit of the Game” […] READ MORE
Arsene Wenger left Arsenal in May 2018 after a storied 22-year tenure at the club. Now, after 18 months out of the game, the Frenchman has taken a job with FIFA as the new chief of global football development. Arsene Wenger Gets FIFA Job Hail to the Chief The former manager was previously linked with […] READ MORE
It’s known as the Superclasico, a game bigger than all the others. Most rivalries say something like that; El Clasico, The Manchester Derby and the Derby Della Madonnina all seem to think they’re the biggest games in the world. In terms of quality, they may be, but that’s not what we’re here to discuss. A […] READ MORE
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has had his plans to expand the World Cup from 2026 onwards approved. This will mean major changes to the structuring of the competition. There will be 16 groups with 3 teams in each, where the top two in each group will advance to the Round of 32. These new plans […] READ MORE
The FIFA Council has unanimously approved the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams. Beginning in 2026, the FIFA World Cup will feature 16 groups of three teams competing for global soccer supremacy. The FIFA Council unanimously decided on a 48-team #WorldCup as of 2026: 16 groups of 3 teams. Details to follow after […] READ MORE
He is now the man in charge of future World Cups, but can you imagine the young Gianni Infantino choosing a team in the school playground? “I’ll have you…and you…Oh, and you too…In fact, I’ve have ALL of you!” The opposing captain would have pointed out to the young Gianni, “You can’t have all of […] READ MORE
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