Fifa, Infantino and World Cup

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At showdown FIFA meeting, Infantino apologizes for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappy
Gianni Infantino gave an apology to the toughest critics who want to oust him as FIFA president but no new details or documents on issues that most concern them at a showdown meeting of the ruling council of soccer's governing body on Thursday.

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Infantino apologises to Fifa Council over World Cup proposal
FIFA's Infantino apologizes over failed investor plan, but questions remain
Infantino apology fails to sway England, Germany over FIFA future
Gianni Infantino apologised to the FIFA Council on Thursday, but English and German football chiefs said they remained unconvinced he was fit to continue as president of soccer's world governing body.

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View on Infantino unchanged after Fifa council meeting - FA chair
Infantino faces FIFA critics in Zurich. Here’s what to expect
Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he's still not fit to lead
"One of the disappointing things is that we didn't get answers to anything that we had specifically requested - for example getting the papers from FFE," Hewitt said.

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Gianni Infantino apologizes to FIFA Council for failed FFE plan as presidential election looms
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'He's not fit to be FIFA president!' - Gianni Infantino's apology fails to silence fury as council left without answers over secret investment plan

U.S. soccer fandom grows by nearly 10 million following men’s World Cup, report says

Research from insights group Nielsen also found that viewership of MLS, the Premier League and La Liga has also increased.

Spain bids for Rugby World Cup with Nou Camp final

Barcelona's Nou Camp, Madrid's Bernabeu and the Mestalla in Valencia are all on a list of possible venues as Spain bids to host the Rugby World Cup in 2035.

President Trump Gets His Lasting World Cup Legacy With Proposed Rule Change

A repeat rampant controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun’s red card for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup could be prevented at the next FIFA council session.

Netflix secures Spanish broadcasting rights for 2030 World Cup

Netflix has secured the rights in Spain to broadcast the 2030 men’s World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal.

Netflix awarded broadcast rights to 2030 World Cup for fans in Spain

Netflix was given the rights to Spain and Andorra for the 2030 World Cup where Spain is a host country with Morocco and Portugal.

Kalyn Ponga scores Rugby League World Cup wonder try despite shorts coming down to reveal pink underpants

Australian-born Ponga scored a sensational try for New Zealand against the country of his birth, despite his underpants being on show, but the Kangaroos ultimately won a thriller 24-22 to kickstart a

England 5-0 Greece: Lionesses cruise to Women's World Cup playoff second round - as it happened

England secured a 5-0 blowout win against Greece in the second leg of their Women's World Cup playoff semifinal to progress to the second round.

Walsh vomit & Ponga pain - the physical toll of World Cup opener

Australia's Reece Walsh exerted himself to the point of throwing up, while New Zealand's Kalyn Ponga tried to play on with a suspected broken arm in a dramatic Men's Rugby League World Cup opener.