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FIFA’s plans: What the Infantino case tells us about football governance
Ebru Koksal is a former adviser to FIFA and UEFA, finance and football expert The withdrawal of the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal may have ended one controversy. It should not end the governance debate. The episode raises questions...
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Ferran on his MEGA cap: "Honestly, I know nothing about politics"
' Make America Great Again' ( MAGA). The slogan, copied and reworked ad nauseam, even by groups hardly suspected of sharing Trumpist ideas, does not seem to have taken its toll on the Valencian Ferran Torres, who showed off a similar...
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UEFA announces boycott of future FIFA World Cups over investment plan
The Union of European Football Associations ( UEFA) announced on Thursday that it would boycott future men's and women's World Cups in response to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to allow private investment in its...
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FIFA's plan to sell World Cup to private investors met with shock and anger by the world of football
A proposal that could reshape the commercial future of the World Cup has sparked fierce opposition from football's governing bodies. FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Tuesday unveiled plans to create a $ 20 billion (€ 17.5...
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UEFA issues angry response to FIFA boss Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes to investors
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $ 20 billion (€ 17.5 billion) company running the World Cup with private investors - including the family of US President Donald Trump’s son- inlaw Jared Kushner - was...
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FIFA boss Infantino tells critics to 'meditate' in bizarre Instagram tirade
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has taken a swipe at his critics in a rambling, self- congratulatory Instagram post, telling them to "meditate, pray, or watch a football match" instead of "spending their time and energy hating...
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Weekend Newsletter: the World Cup conspiracy Argentina can't let go
Welcome back. Of course, let me start with the most important news of the week: Spain won the World Cup. Surprised? Well, you shouldn't be, because bad punditry aside ( and there was plenty of it) it was the logical conclusion. Football...
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Spain World Cup winners celebrate with fans in Madrid
Spain's World Cup- winning football team celebrated with thousands of supporters at Cibeles Square in Madrid on Monday, bringing the day's victory parade to a jubilant close. Players took to a giant stage, lifted the trophy and...
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Boycotts and apologies: Argentina row over Rosalía and Patti Smith after World Cup
The fallout from the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina has spilled over into music. In just a few days, the singer Rosalía has seen a tribute concert to her work cancelled in Argentina and calls grow for a boycott of her...
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Spain coach slams Argentina's World Cup final behaviour as 'unacceptable’
The head coach of the Spanish national team, Luis de la Fuente, has strongly criticised the behaviour of several Argentina players following Spain's victory the World Cup final. In an interview with Spanish public broadcaster...
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Flash in the pants: Lamine Yamal's 6PM German boxer shorts go viral after World Cup appearance
Spain’s youngest player in the World Cup- winning side may not have scored in the final, but thanks in no small part to his baby bathtub photos with Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal cemented his place as La Roja's number one player on social...
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Ferran Torres sparks controversy with 'Make Spain Great Again' cap at World Cup parade
Ferran Torres scored the goal that delivered the 2026 World Cup title against Argentina, in the 106th minute of the final played at the New York/ New Jersey Stadium. The very next day, during the victory parade through the streets of...
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Europe Today: Spain celebrates World Cup triumph as Burnham takes office in the UK
On today's show: Spanish football journalists Jorge López-Torrecilla and Pablo Montaño join us to discuss Spain's World Cup success and why the team is cementing their place as a dominant force in world football as the country...
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Europe Today: Spain crowned World Cup champions as US strikes in Iran continue
On today's show: Euronews' María Muñoz Morillo reports live from Madrid on the atmosphere in Spain's capital after the Spanish side was crowned World Cup champions last night. Euronews' Aadel Haleem reports live from Doha on the...
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World Cup stadiums were ‘ built for yesterday’s climate’. Should the games be moved?
All eyes will fall on the US tonight, as Spain and Argentina battle it out to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. Tonight’s final will be hosted at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where temperatures are forecast to...
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Discounted tickets for World Cup and popstar gigs could cut climate costs of ‘ mega events’
The World Cup sent millions of fans across North America this summer. According to researchers at the University of Cambridge, all that travel came at a loss for the climate. A new study found that spectator travel is by far the...
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UK government calls for FIFA probe into Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner
The British government on Thursday called on FIFA to investigate Argentina after players celebrated their 2- 1 World Cup semifinal victory over England by posing with a banner claiming sovereignty over the disputed Falkland...
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Argentina defeat England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final with a dramatic late double
Argentina have reached the World Cup final after beating England 2- 1 in Atlanta on Wednesday. Once again, Argentina made their comeback near the end of the game, as going into the 85th minute, England were still leading 1-...
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Despite crises and fears: why are 80% of Swiss people so optimistic?
The Swiss have only just finished collectively celebrating the success of their national side which - unlike the German national team - at least reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup, before going out to Argentina. People in...
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Europe Today: Tensions high in the Middle East as Trump vows 20% Hormuz shipping fee
On today's show: Euronews' Aadel Haleem reports on the latest developments in the Middle East as tensions remain high and Trump vows a 20% shipping fee in the Strait of Hormuz. Interview with Bulgarian Foreign Affairs Minister...
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Europe Today: Iran war flares up as EU weighs sanctions on Israeli settlements
On today's show: Laila Humairah reports from Doha renewed US- Iran exchange of attacks as the war escalates. Angela Skujins breaks down the meeting of EU foreign ministers today and the main discussion to be discussed: sanctions on...
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England battle past Norway as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland in World Cup quarterfinals
Thomas Tuchel's England side are through to the World Cup semifinals following a 2- 1 extratime victory over Norway in Miami on Saturday. Norway took the lead late in the first half when what looked to be a cross from Andreas...
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Spain fans celebrate World Cup semi-final place after Belgium win
The decisive moment came in the 88th minute when substitute Mikel Merino converted from close range after Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens failed to hold the ball. The victory sends Spain into the last four, where they will face France...
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France fans erupt as Les Bleus down Morocco to reach semis
Supporters across Paris packed bars and fan zones, singing La Marseillaise before spilling onto the streets waving French flags as the final whistle confirmed France's place in the last four. In Foxborough, Massachusetts, French...
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Europe Today: Trump overshadows NATO summit with renewed Iran strikes
On today's show: Euronews' Shona Murray reports from Ankara after the NATO summit, where allied leaders agreed record defence spending commitments as Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran over, announced fresh US strikes and...
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Europe Today: Le Pen to run for French president as Trump revives Greenland row
On today's show: Euronews’ Mared Gwyn reports live from Strasbourg on the latest ruling in Marine Le Pen’s appeal case, before interviewing member of the European Parliament Fabrice Leggeri, from the Patriots from Europe and Le...
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Europe Today: NATO summit opens in Ankara under Trump pressure to boost defence spending
On today's show: Euronews' Shona Murray reports live from Ankara as NATO leaders gather for a high- stakes summit. Interview with Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius about the key issues on the table the NATO summit in...
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Norway and England advance to World Cup quarterfinals as Brazil and Mexico head home
Erling Haaland carried Norway into the quarterfinals for the first time ever, defeating Brazil 2- 1 with two back- to- back goals in the 79th and 90th minute. After being a nonfactor for much of the afternoon and having limited...
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Morocco and France through to World Cup quarterfinals
Morocco is advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals after beating Canada 3- 0 in Saturday's first round of 16 match. While neither team was able to break through in the first half, Azzedine Ounahi eventually slotted home a well-...
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Argentina survive major World Cup scare as Egypt edge past Australia
Lionel Messi's Argentina inched through to the World Cup round of 16 on Friday night after scraping past Cape Verde in Miami. World Cup newcomers Cape Verde produced one of the performances of the tournament as they looked set to take...
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Europe Today: Kyiv attack, NATO summit and pressure on Russia
On today's show: Euronews' Sasha Vakulina examines the aftermath of Russia's latest deadly strike on Kyiv, as Ukraine mourns the victims and calls on allies to accelerate deliveries of promised air defence systems. Euronews'...
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Europe Today: Serbia heads for elections as EU-China trade tensions grow
On today's show: Euronews' Laila Humairah reports from Qatar as US and Iranian delegations return to Doha for fresh talks aimed at turning their interim agreement into a lasting peace deal. Euronews' Angela Skujins examines the...
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Chancellor Merz: why his confusing X posts on Germany's World Cup exit
After the national team’s embarrassing World Cup exit, Chancellor Friedrich Merz caused astonishment with a post on the social media platform X. The chancellor praised the team: "Even though going out hurts: what a game. With your...
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Serbia heads for elections as EU-China trade tensions grow
On today's show: Euronews' Laila Humairah reports from Qatar as US and Iranian delegations return to Doha for fresh talks aimed at turning their interim agreement into a lasting peace deal. Euronews' Angela Skujins examines the...
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Canada defeats South Africa 1-0, as World Cup knockout stage begins: Here is all you need to know
The FIFA 2026 World Cup is down to the last 32 teams after the group stage concluded on Saturday night. The knockout phase kicked off on Sunday when South Africa faced cohosts Canada in Los Angeles, before Brazil met Japan on...
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England top World Cup group as Messi scores again for Argentina
England beat Panama 2- 0 in their final World Cup group game on Saturday to finish top of Group L. Second half goals from Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane were enough to ensure the Three Lions saw off a...
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