Gianni Infantino responds to criticism for pricing of 2026 edition highlighting ‘very special’ US market as factor.
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The Argentina and Inter Miami forward has bought Cornella, who play in the same city as his former club Barcelona.
FIFA received backlash from high-profile US politicians, who feel the governing body should subsidise domestic transit.
European football’s governing body has already rejected one appeal by Barca about their quarterfinals against Atletico.
Real Madrid’s restart likely to begin immediately with Champions League dreams in tatters and La Liga set for Barcelona.
Both a top US lawmaker and the governor of New Jersey ask FIFA to pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes.
FIFA chief reasserts his views on Iran’s participation, saying ‘the players want to play’ in the tournament.
Luis Diaz and Michael Olise score late goals in Munich to give Bayern a dramatic 6-4 aggregate win over Real Madrid.
Spain’s teenage star writes to fans the day after Barcelona’s Champions League exit to promise future glory.
Draw for the 24-team 2027 AFC Asian Cup, originally set for Saturday, moved to May 9.
