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FIFA mulls reforms to tackle time-wasters following long additional time at Qatar 2022

The 2022 World Cup, which featured some of the longest games ever, served as the catalyst for the latest bold suggestion. FIFA is reportedly looking into establishing a ‘game clock’…

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Proposal urging FIFA to compensate Qatar 2022 migrant workers to be discussed at annual congress

The Norwegian proposal comes last on FIFA’s agenda before Infantino’s final statements, which are due to be made in Kigali. FIFA will be pushed to make payments to migrant workers…

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Infantino hits back at backlash over ‘disrespectful’ selfie near Pele’s coffin

The FIFA boss is dismayed by the criticism he faced from social media users for his selfie FIFA President Gianni Infantino has pushed back against backlash of selfies taken at…

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World bids farewell to Pele as ‘king of football’ laid to rest

The three-time World Cup winner died on Thursday at 82 from multiple organ failure due to colon cancer progression The late Brazilian legend Pele was laid to rest at Urbano…

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Superstars Haydos, Messi launch FIFA’s ‘Football Unites the World’ campaign

Ahead of the first World Cup in the Middle East, a host of multinational superstars have put their rivalries aside to embark on the launch of the Football Unites the…

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Qatar 2022 is ‘best World Cup ever’, says FIFA President

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino said the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has left a “transformative legacy’. This edition of the World Cup in Qatar has been “the best ever”, FIFA…

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Europe should apologise, not give ‘moral lessons’: FIFA president takes on Qatar World Cup critics

Europe should apologise for “what it has been doing for 3,000 years” instead of offering “moral lessons”, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a powerful speech on the eve of…

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FIFA calls for ‘temporary ceasefire’ between Russia, Ukraine during World Cup

With the biggest sporting event in the world just four days away, Gianni Infantino has called for a month-long truce between Russia and Ukraine. FIFA’s president has called on Russia…

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Infantino compares unique upcoming World Cup in Qatar to Disneyland

Qatar will be hosting the Middle East’s first FIFA World Cup this year. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed confidence in the success of the Qatar World Cup, describing it…

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