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European Football Leaders Rally in Berlin to Formulate Strategy Against FIFA President Gianni InfantinoSports

European Football Leaders Rally in Berlin to Formulate Strategy Against FIFA President Gianni Infantino

European football leaders are meeting in Berlin to strategize against FIFA President Gianni Infantino and find a candidate to challenge him in the upcoming election.

Al Jazeera English|October 7, 2026
UEFA Launches Disciplinary Probe Following Spitting Incident at Ireland-Israel Nations League MatchSports

UEFA Launches Disciplinary Probe Following Spitting Incident at Ireland-Israel Nations League Match

UEFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into an alleged spitting incident involving an Israeli player and an Irish coach during a tense Nations League match in Serbia.

Al Jazeera English|October 6, 2026
Unraveling the Negreira Case: Charges, Real Madrid's Dossier, and What Lies Ahead for BarcelonaSports

Unraveling the Negreira Case: Charges, Real Madrid's Dossier, and What Lies Ahead for Barcelona

Real Madrid urges UEFA to expedite its investigation into the Negreira case after submitting a massive dossier regarding payments made by FC Barcelona to a former refereeing official.

Al Jazeera English|October 3, 2026|1
Manchester City Formally Appeal Premier League Commission FindingsSports

Manchester City Formally Appeal Premier League Commission Findings

Manchester City have officially appealed the Premier League commission's decision regarding alleged financial rule breaches, citing material errors.

The National|October 2, 2026|1
Swiss Football Association Drops Support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino Ahead of ElectionSports

Swiss Football Association Drops Support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino Ahead of Election

The Swiss Football Association has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's upcoming FIFA presidential bid following controversy over private investment proposals.

Al Jazeera English|September 30, 2026|1
Ireland Coach Confirms Upcoming Nations League Match Against Israel Despite Public Opposition and BoycottsSports

Ireland Coach Confirms Upcoming Nations League Match Against Israel Despite Public Opposition and Boycotts

Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson has confirmed the team will play their upcoming Nations League match against Israel despite public opposition and previous controversy involving racist abuse.

Al Jazeera English|September 30, 2026|1
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin Delivers Scathing Critique of FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino Over Shelved Commercial PlanSports

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin Delivers Scathing Critique of FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino Over Shelved Commercial Plan

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin sharply criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a recent assembly in Copenhagen, condemning his failed commercial rights plan and accusing leadership of misusing terms like development and consultation.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
FIFA Accuses UEFA of 'Misinformation Campaign' Amid Escalating Governance Dispute and Presidency RaceSports

FIFA Accuses UEFA of 'Misinformation Campaign' Amid Escalating Governance Dispute and Presidency Race

FIFA has accused UEFA of launching a misinformation campaign and trying to influence its upcoming presidential election through a US legal challenge regarding a controversial World Cup commercial rights proposal.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
Why Ireland's Football Match Against Israel Was a Moral Defeat Despite the ScorelineSports

Why Ireland's Football Match Against Israel Was a Moral Defeat Despite the Scoreline

An opinion piece arguing that the Football Association of Ireland's decision to proceed with a match against Israel disregarded public sentiment and legitimised a genocidal regime.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Considers Member Funding as March Election Approaches Amid Mounting OppositionSports

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Considers Member Funding as March Election Approaches Amid Mounting Opposition

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is considering distributing millions to member associations as he faces growing opposition and seeks re-election in March.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin Warns FIFA Trust Remains Broken After Investment ControversySports

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin Warns FIFA Trust Remains Broken After Investment Controversy

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin stated that trust in global football remains broken following the collapse of FIFA's controversial private investment plan.

Al Jazeera English|September 23, 2026|1
Nations League Clash Between Ireland and Israel Sparks Boycott Calls, Protests, and Diplomatic War of WordsSports

Nations League Clash Between Ireland and Israel Sparks Boycott Calls, Protests, and Diplomatic War of Words

Ireland's upcoming Uefa Nations League matches against Israel have sparked widespread protests, boycott calls from athletes, and a sharp war of words between team management and the Israeli FA.

The National|September 22, 2026|1
UEFA and CONCACAF Challenge FIFA Finances, Demanding $10m Payout for MembersSports

UEFA and CONCACAF Challenge FIFA Finances, Demanding $10m Payout for Members

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani have demanded an independent review of FIFA's record reserves and proposed a $2.1bn payout to member associations.

Al Jazeera English|September 18, 2026|1
Glorification of Ratko Mladic by Football Fans Highlights Deep-Seated Nationalism in SerbiaSports

Glorification of Ratko Mladic by Football Fans Highlights Deep-Seated Nationalism in Serbia

Football fans in Belgrade honored convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic with banners and a minute of silence during a derby match, drawing renewed scrutiny over the deep ties between sports hooliganism, nationalism, and politics in Serbia.

Al Jazeera English|September 7, 2026|1
Embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino Confirms Plans to Run for Re-election Amid Mounting ScrutinySports

Embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino Confirms Plans to Run for Re-election Amid Mounting Scrutiny

Despite facing mounting criticism, legal threats from UEFA, and waning support, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will run for re-election in 2027.

Al Jazeera English|September 6, 2026|1
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Dodges Questions on Leadership Future Amid World Cup Sell-Off BacklashSports

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Dodges Questions on Leadership Future Amid World Cup Sell-Off Backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino avoided questions regarding his future and potential re-election during an appearance in Poland, following the collapse of his controversial World Cup investment plan.

Al Jazeera English|September 6, 2026|1
FIFA Fights Back Against UEFA 'Smear Campaign' Over Blocked World Cup Investor PlanSports

FIFA Fights Back Against UEFA 'Smear Campaign' Over Blocked World Cup Investor Plan

FIFA has accused UEFA of a smear campaign after European football's governing body asked US judges to force the disclosure of documents related to a controversial World Cup investor plan.

Al Jazeera English|September 3, 2026|1
UEFA Launches Disciplinary Proceedings Against Fenerbahce’s Matteo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood After Lyon ClashSports

UEFA Launches Disciplinary Proceedings Against Fenerbahce’s Matteo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood After Lyon Clash

UEFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Fenerbahce players Matteo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood following post-match clashes during their Champions League playoff against Olympique Lyonnais.

Al Jazeera English|September 3, 2026|1
Joshua Kushner Regrets Involving Thrive Capital in FIFA World Cup Commercial Plan Amid Bitter Power StrugglesSports

Joshua Kushner Regrets Involving Thrive Capital in FIFA World Cup Commercial Plan Amid Bitter Power Struggles

United States businessman Joshua Kushner has expressed regret over Thrive Capital's involvement in FIFA's controversial plan to sell World Cup commercial stakes, citing unexpected political power struggles in global football.

Al Jazeera English|September 1, 2026|1
Former UEFA Chief Michel Platini Demands Resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino Amid Growing ScandalsSports

Former UEFA Chief Michel Platini Demands Resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino Amid Growing Scandals

Former UEFA president Michel Platini has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down, citing rule violations, commercial overreaches, and ongoing controversies surrounding the governing body.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026|1