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2026 World Cup: complaint filed with the IOC by FairSquare (NGO) against Gianni Infantino (FIFA)

Has Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, "repeatedly breached IOC’s rules on political neutrality by offering his political support for US president, Donald Trump?" This is the claim made by the British NGO FairSquare, which is filing a complaint on these grounds with the International Olympic…
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• Article # 448415
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2026 World Cup: head-to-head England - Argentina in Atlanta (Georgia, USA) on 15 July (21:00 CET)

The England national team is valued at €1.36bn for its 26-player squad according to Transfermarkt, 68% more than Argentina’s squad (€807m), a few hours before the match between the two teams at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium (68,239 capacity) in Atlanta (Georgia, USA) in the second semi-final of the…
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2026 World Cup: the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, or “Atlanta Stadium” in Georgia (USA)

The “Atlanta Stadium” in Georgia (USA), with a 2026 World Cup capacity of 68,239, is hosting eight matches during the tournament (see schedule below), including the England - Argentina semi-final on 15 July (kick-off: 21:00 CET). Designed by the American architectural firm HOK and inaugurated…
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• Category(ies): International authorities, Stadiums, North America
• Article # 448175
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FIFPRO Europe: 17 members withdraw from the class action brought against FIFA by Justice for Players

17 professional football players’ unions that are members of FIFPRO Europe "withdraw their support for the class action brought by the Dutch foundation Justice for Players," the European branch of FIFPRO announced on 9 July 2026. These include the AIC and the UNFP. This decision is justified by…
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FIFA: the move to a 64-team tournament "examined and discussed after the 2026 World Cup" (G. Infantino)

The expansion of the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams is "definitely an issue that will be examined and discussed in the relevant committees after the 2026 World Cup," Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, said in an interview with the Swiss media outlet Bluewin on 10 July 2026. "When organizing a…
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2026 World Cup: the AT&T Stadium or the “Dallas Stadium” in Arlington, Texas (United States)

The “Dallas Stadium” in Arlington (near Dallas, Texas, USA), with a capacity of 70,649 for the 2026 World Cup, is hosting nine matches during the tournament (see schedule below), including the semi-final between France and Spain on 14 July (kick-off at 21:00 CET). Designed by American…
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• Category(ies): International authorities, Stadiums, North America
• Article # 448070
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Weekly News Extra (6 to 10 July 2026)

• FIFA surpassed the 50 million attendance mark at FIFA World Cup matches since the inaugural tournament in 1930 during the Spain - Portugal match (1-0) on 6 July 2026. • Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 McDonald's) has announced a 67% increase in sales of its new 2026-27 away kit compared to the…
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UEC: Romanian Ovidiu Costesin (Universitatea Craiova) elected president following Alex Muzio’s departure

Ovidiu Costesin, general director of Universitatea Craiova, the 2025-26 Romanian champions, has been elected president of the Union of European Clubs by the organisation’s executive board, UEC announced on 10 July 2026. The Romanian succeeds Englishman Alex Muzio, president of Royale Union…
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2026 World Cup / refereeing: "Nobody can question the integrity of match officials" (P. Collina, FIFA)

"Of course, constructive discussion about decisions will always be part of football, but unfounded allegations have no place in our sport. Nobody can question the integrity of the FIFA World Cup match officials. When this happens, it may provoke reactions that lead to threats against them and…
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• Category(ies): International authorities, Refereeing, Legal
• Article # 448018
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Players' agents: DFB regulations "may fall within an exception to the prohibition on cartels" (CJEU)

"The regulations of the German Football Association (DFB) on the activity of players’ agents may fall within an exception to the prohibition on cartels," the Court of Justice of the European Union announced in a ruling handed down on 9 July 2026 concerning case C-428/23 ROGON and Others, which…
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