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Infantino reveals new 32-team Club World Cup
Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, said that the organization is moving on with plans for a 32-team Club World Cup, while the structure...
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‘Best group stage of a FIFA World Cup ever,’ Infantino says
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has asserted that the 2022 World Cup has been a "fantastic success," pushed along by the best group stage in...
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FIFA chief Infantino seeks to introduce ‘Maradona Day’ at World Cup
Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, thinks Diego Maradona should have a day of remembrance at each World Cup.In November 2020, the illustrious Argentine passed...
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Amnesty International accuses Infantino of ‘brushing aside legitimate human rights criticisms’
Amnesty International has accused Gianni Infantino of "brushing aside legitimate human rights criticisms" following the FIFA president's extraordinary speech on Saturday.A remarkable opening address ahead...
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FIFA president Infantino promises ‘everyone is welcome’ at World Cup
Gianni Infantino promised that "everyone is welcome" in Qatar, but was adamant the country must not be criticised despite its questionable human rights record.A...
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Infantino: I feel Qatari, I feel Arab, I feel gay
FIFA president Gianni Infantino launched an impassioned defence of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, insisting he feels solidarity with many of the groups seemingly...
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Gianni Infantino will be re-elected Fifa president unopposed for third term
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will stand unopposed to be re-elected for a third term in the post.The 52-year-old Swiss-Italian became head of football's governing...
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Stars begin to arrive in Doha as FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 excitement grows globally
The stars of the forthcoming FIFA World Cup have begun to arrive in Qatar ahead of the first-ever edition of the tournament to be...
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Five interesting facts about 2022 World Cup
The 22nd FIFA World Cup, which will include 32 nations and the defending champion France, will take place in the Gulf nation of Qatar...
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CAF supports Gianni Infantino ahead of next year’s FIFA elections
The Confederation of Africa Football has pledged its complete support to FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of next year's FIFA elections.The former UEFA General Secretary...