Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback

Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family, but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday's announcement.

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Infantino's World Cup private investment plan has drawn seismic FIFA backlash. Here's what to know

A key move Thursday was European soccer body UEFA vowing to boycott all FIFA competitions until Infantino drops the plan. Europe’s teams routinely dominate and win FIFA trophies like the men’s World Cup and Club World Cup that are its biggest revenue earners.

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Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US

"Following inspection, the traveler, a referee for the FIFA World Cup, was determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns and was denied entry."

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Kurdish club Amedspor secures historic promotion to Turkish top league

As soon as the final whistle was blown, celebrations erupted among the players on the pitch and Kurds around the world.

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IRGC-affiliated media accuses Kurdish footballer of encouraging Iran protests

The media outlet warned that “calling for chaos will be met with a strong response.”

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Zakho fans win FIFA Fan Award

In a historic achievement, supporters of Zakho FC were awarded the prestigious FIFA Fan Award.

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Iranian football player suspended for allegedly drinking alcohol

Consumption of alcohol is illegal in Iran, barring exceptions for members of certain minority religious groups, with Amnesty International having criticized Tehran's punishments for the offense, including execution, as “cruel, inhuman, and degrading.”

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Zakho SC supporters earn FIFA 2025 fan award nomination

Fans of the Kurdish football club participated in a charity initiative that saw them throw thousands of stuffed animals onto the pitch to be donated to children with cancer ahead of a fixture with Al-Hedood at Zakho International Stadium.

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Spain’s La Liga holds Madrid workshop with IFA to bolster Iraq Stars League

The top-flight Spanish football league has engaged extensively with the Iraqi Football Association (IFA) to bolster its financial management and competitive sustainability.

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