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Norwegian FA to consider Infantino ethics complaint over Balogun red card reversal

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - United States v Bosnia and Herzegovina - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U.S. - July 1, 2026 Folarin Balogun of the U.S. is shown a red card by referee Raphael Claus REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - United States v Bosnia and Herzegovina - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U.S. - July 1, 2026 Folarin Balogun of the U.S. is shown a red card by referee Raphael Claus REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

Did the World Cup live up to ‘104 Super Bowls’? The winners and losers

Spain celebrating their 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19.
Spain celebrating their 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19.

CAF chief Patrice Motsepe backs Gianni Infantino despite criticism

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump watch the medal at the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.   Justin Setterfield/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Justin Setterfield / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump watch the medal at the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.   Justin Setterfield/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Justin Setterfield / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

La Liga chief Javier Tebas accuses FIFA of ‘destroying football industry’, calls for Gianni Infantino to quit

LaLiga president Javier Tebas accused football’s governing body of expanding international competitions at the expense of domestic leagues and clubs.
LaLiga president Javier Tebas accused football’s governing body of expanding international competitions at the expense of domestic leagues and clubs.

How a 64-team World Cup could transform football economics

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said a 64-team World Cup was among the ideas that could be examined after the 2026 tournament.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said a 64-team World Cup was among the ideas that could be examined after the 2026 tournament.

World Cup review: American makeover leaves football facing a battle for its soul

Former Brazil football players Ronaldinho (left) and Ronaldo (right) with Madonna (centre) during the World Cup final halftime show.
Former Brazil football players Ronaldinho (left) and Ronaldo (right) with Madonna (centre) during the World Cup final halftime show.

Boos as Trump and Infantino enter the field for World Cup trophy ceremony

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 19, 2026 Spain's Lamine Yamal receives the winner's medal from FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump during the trophy presentation IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/James Lang
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 19, 2026 Spain's Lamine Yamal receives the winner's medal from FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump during the trophy presentation IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/James Lang

FIFA president’s jet logged enough miles to circle the Equator – twice

FIFA President Gianni Infantino claps during the Legends Cup of the 2026 World Cup football tournament at the Rockefeller Center in New York on July 17, 2026.  (Photo by Kena BETANCUR / AFP)
FIFA President Gianni Infantino claps during the Legends Cup of the 2026 World Cup football tournament at the Rockefeller Center in New York on July 17, 2026.  (Photo by Kena BETANCUR / AFP)

Gianni Infantino’s enlarged World Cup gamble pays off with punters

An England's fan cheers during a viewing party for the World Cup third-place football match between France and England in Burbank, California, on July 18, 2026. (Photo by Blake Fagan / AFP)
An England's fan cheers during a viewing party for the World Cup third-place football match between France and England in Burbank, California, on July 18, 2026. (Photo by Blake Fagan / AFP)

Trump back in World Cup spotlight after starring role in tournament’s controversies

US President Donald Trump speaks while standing next to the FIFA World Cup Trophy in New York City on July 17.
US President Donald Trump speaks while standing next to the FIFA World Cup Trophy in New York City on July 17.

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