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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has formally announced his bid for re-election in March 2027. He faces internal dissent and scrutiny over governance and financial proposals.

FIFA has handed Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes a 10-match suspension and $90,000 fine for his role in a post-World Cup final brawl against Spain.

FIFA has handed down severe punishments following a post-match brawl after the 2026 World Cup final, headlined by a 10-match ban for Leandro Paredes.

U.S. President Donald Trump publicly defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning that removing him would be a terrible mistake amid pressure from global football confederations.

The English FA is set to withdraw its support for Gianni Infantino's 2027 FIFA re-election bid following widespread backlash over a scrapped commercial deal.

UEFA has declared a loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the collapse of his controversial plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned a plan to sell a 20% stake in a commercial subsidiary following a boycott threat from UEFA and widespread backlash.

European nations and CONCACAF sparked a crisis in global soccer governance by rejecting FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell tournament stakes to private equity investors.

UEFA and its 55 member associations declared a sweeping boycott of FIFA competitions over a controversial plan to sell minority stakes to private investors.

UEFA has voted to boycott all FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, in protest of a controversial plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at 2026 World Cup critics in a social media essay, dismissing controversies and visa disputes.

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has condemned the post-match conduct of Argentina players following the 2026 World Cup final, prompting a FIFA disciplinary investigation.

FIFA is investigating Argentina for alleged violent conduct during a post-match brawl that followed Spain's 1-0 World Cup final victory. The probe will examine potential breaches of the FIFA Disciplinary Code by several players and officials.

British officials are calling for a thorough FIFA investigation after Argentine players displayed a banner regarding the disputed Falkland Islands. The governing body could issue fines for the incident, which has reignited tensions over the territory.

British officials have condemned Argentina's use of a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner as an unacceptable violation of FIFA's political neutrality regulations.

Argentina's players are under investigation by FIFA for displaying a political banner about the Falklands during their World Cup semi-final against England.

The Royal Dutch Football Association confirmed the death of referee Rob Dieperink, who had been investigated for allegations that were later dismissed.

FIFA is evaluating a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams to mark the tournament's centenary, sparking debate over format and feasibility.