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Cristiano Ronaldo receives touching tribute from FIFA President after retirement

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Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international soccer at the age of 41. After spending 23 years at the top of the industry, Ronaldo has finally decided to hang up his boots after 234 games and 146 goals for Portugal. A Portuguese soccer legend, Ronaldo was a part of the Portuguese national team for over two […] The post Cristiano Ronaldo receives touching tribute from FIFA President after retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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DAZN secures option for global streaming rights to 2029 Club World Cup

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DAZN, the London-based sports streaming service that proved to be FIFA’s saving grace during the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in 2025, appears to be in pole position to broadcast the event again in 2029. According to a report by Matt Hughes in The Guardian, DAZN has secured “an exclusive option” to be the exclusive global…

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ESPN reportedly discussed Gianni Infantino plan for U-15 World Cup

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The scheming of Gianni Infantino to bring private equity into world soccer has brought chaos to FIFA. But his plans go beyond selling a stake in the World Cup and reportedly involve a children’s competition inspired by the Little League World Series with a potential partner in ESPN. ESPN has televised the Little League World…

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Belgium's Folarin Balogun appeal REJECTED by FIFA, clearing path for USA star to play World Cup game after Trump's intervention

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The World Cup descended into farce on Sunday after it emerged Donald Trump personally called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the one-match ban handed to USA striker Balogun.

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President Trump Reportedly Called FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Hired A Team Of ‘Elite Lawyers’ To Challenge Folarin Balogun’s Red Card Suspension

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It appears that President Trump and the White House pressured FIFA to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension. Earlier this week, Balogun was issued a red card in Team USA’S Round of 32 game against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Was this worthy of a red card? 🟥 pic.twitter.com/WfrIxMRNMD — FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 2, 2026 After the […] The post President Trump Reportedly Called FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Hired A Team Of ‘Elite Lawyers’ To Challenge Folarin Balogun’s Red Card Suspension appeared first on BroBible.

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Brits ditch plans to fly to US for World Cup & will flood Magaluf bars to cheer on England amid fury over £8.5m tickets

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BRITISH football fans have ditched plans to go the World Cup in the US – saying they’d rather watch the action on the notorious Magaluf strip. It comes amid furious…

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Now Trump turns on FIFA! President admits even he wouldn't pay World Cup ticket prices in latest blow for organizers

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In the latest significant blow to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino and his relentless promotion of the tournament across the US, Canada and Mexico, he appears to have lost some of his support from Trump.

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President Trump Shocked By Insane Tickets Prices For World Cup Games in California

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President Trump might be rich, but he wouldn’t spend his money on the ridiculous ticket prices for Team USA’s World Cup opener. Next month, Team USA will face Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and the current get-in price for tickets sits at $1k a pop. FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the expensive World […] The post President Trump Shocked By Insane Tickets Prices For World Cup Games in California appeared first on BroBible.

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Donald Trump breaks silence on Iran’s FIFA World Cup confirmation

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With just weeks left for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Iran has finally found its spot in the 2026 World Cup. With a temporary ceasefire in place between the USA and Iran, the relationship between the two countries seemed tense after Israel and the USA’s joint attack on Iran. […] The post Donald Trump breaks silence on Iran’s FIFA World Cup confirmation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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White House responds to World Cup player’s criticism of Donald Trump’s FIFA Peace Prize

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Last year on Dec. 5, 2025, USA President Donald Trump won the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C. FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented Trump with the award and recognized his efforts regarding international peace. However, since then, Trump started a war in the Middle East when he and […] The post White House responds to World Cup player’s criticism of Donald Trump’s FIFA Peace Prize appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino 'is refused presidential-level security detail for pre-World Cup visit to Vancouver' as fans slam 'lack of self-awareness'

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Infantino, 56, will head to Vancouver this week for the organization's annual congress, as preparations for this summer's World Cup begin to ramp up.

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President Trump’s Team Reportedly Lobbying FIFA To Replace Iran With Italy At The World Cup To Make Up For His Beef With The Pope

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After missing out on its third straight world cup, the Italian national soccer team may be handed a lifeline by President Donald Trump as a result of his beef with the Pope. According to reports, Trump envoy Paolo Zampolli personally lobbied both President Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino to replace Iran with Italy in […] The post President Trump’s Team Reportedly Lobbying FIFA To Replace Iran With Italy At The World Cup To Make Up For His Beef With The Pope appeared first on BroBible.

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FIFA’s 2026 World Cup prediction market partner sounds super sketchy

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You’re never gonna believe this, but it sounds like FIFA is doing something shady. Earlier this week, FIFA named Adi Predictstreet as the official prediction market partner for the 2026 World Cup. Prediction markets are a booming business, especially when it comes to markets around sporting events. It was a foregone conclusion that an entity like…

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