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FIFA closes ranks round Infantino amid mounting leadership crisis

European football's governing body (UEFA) on Thursday reaffirmed its boycott of the World Cup despite FIFA's apology a day earlier for "errors" over its now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors. The proposal, championed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, has plunged world football's governing body into…

France 24

Ceuta mayor tells MEPs migrant 'invasion' left city traumatised, demands immediate deportations

Scenes of tens of thousands of people entering the Spanish enclave from Morocco have reignited the European Union's debate on what to do about people smuggling and trafficking, as well as border security.

Euronews

Spain confident of hosting 2030 World Cup final as Fifa denies Morocco deal

Spain is due to host the 2030 World Cup alongside Morocco and Portugal

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The Ceuta border incident shows how EU migration can be ‘weaponised’ – but overall levels are declining

It took one night in Ceuta to end a relatively quiet summer on Europe’s southern border. Over 70,000 people entered the Spanish enclave from Morocco between July 30 and 31, most of them swimming around the heavily guarded border fences.

The Conversation

Spain confident it will host the 2030 World Cup final because it 'deserves' it

Spain's sports minister expressed confidence the 2030 World Cup final will be in Spain. She stated Spain deserves to host the title game due to its strengths. FIFA denied reports that the final was awarded to co-host Morocco. The Spanish government was surprised by the news but noted FIFA's denial.…

The Economic Times

Soccer: FIFA governance debate set to outlive Morocco truce despite backing for Infantino

FIFA apologized for mistakes in a World Cup commercial rights proposal after member federations complained. A review will now be conducted before a report is presented to the Council. European Leagues criticized FIFA's short assessment timeline for tournament expansion plans. Infantino seeks a fourth term as president while facing leadership…

The Economic Times

‘Morocco feels emboldened’: Trump’s influence in spotlight after Ceuta disaster

Washington-Rabat ties under scrutiny as questions swirl over what led to deadly influx into tiny Spanish territory

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FIFA apologises for World Cup private investment controversy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino held a crisis meeting on Wednesday in Morocco following the controversy over opening up the World Cup to private investors. In a joint letter with Secretary General Mattias Grafström, he acknowledged "mistakes" and a lack of consultation. Despite the controversy, FIFA officials reiterated their "full support"…

France 24

Spain’s Pedro Sánchez is a progressive outlier in Europe – and over Ceuta, he is being made to pay for it

The Spanish PM has been one of few European leaders to stand up to Trump. He now faces coercive diplomacy and an emboldened far right at home, says journalist Eoghan Gilmartin

The Guardian - UK

‘Unsustainable’ number of child migrants in Ceuta

CEUTA, Spain - The leader of Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta on Wednesday said the number of children left there after last week’s rush of migrants was “unsustainable”, pleading for government aid.

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Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president

FIFA says it has apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a summit held in Morocco “reaffirmed their full support” for his presidency

The Independent UK

FIFA backs Infantino but apologises over World Cup investment plan

FIFA's leadership reaffirmed its full support for president Gianni Infantino while apologising for its handling of the now-abandoned plan to open the World Cup to private investment, acknowledging the proposal should have been managed differently after triggering a fierce international backlash.

France 24

Gianni Infantino clings to Fifa presidency after apologising for ‘mistakes’ over World Cup sell-off plan

Infantino admitted ‘mistakes were made’ in the process of trying to sell off the World Cup to private investment but Fifa bigwigs ‘reaffirmed full support’ for him after a crisis meeting in Morocco

The Independent UK

Fifa insists Gianni Infantino will remain president after Rabat crisis meeting

A Fifa statement said Gianni Infantino has sent written apologies to the Fifa council and the 211 member associations over the World Cup sell-off

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After Ceuta, Europe is once again mired in migration chaos of its own making

Europe is again embroiled in a contentious debate about immigration.

The Guardian - UK

Why Spain’s EU allies turned on Pedro Sanchez over Ceuta: the hard right now sets their agenda on migration

Rightwing narratives have gone mainstream, and Madrid finds itself increasingly isolated for its humane approach to migrants

The Independent UK

Spanish government urged to reconsider hosting 2030 World Cup with Morocco after Ceuta crisis

Spain is due to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Morocco and Portugal

The Economic Times

Soccer: Infantino holds crisis meeting in Morocco as FIFA stake sale fallout continues

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is holding a crisis meeting in Morocco. His proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights has collapsed amid criticism. European football body UEFA has lost confidence in his leadership. Infantino seeks to secure his position before the March election. African administrators are sending messages of support…

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Ceuta and Melilla: how the colonial legacies of these cities have shaped migration in the region

Ceuta, a small Spanish enclave on the Moroccan mainland, was unprepared for the arrival of more than 70,000 undocumented migrants on July 30. They arrived mostly by sea, from Morocco via the Tarajal breakwaters and its shoreline.

The Independent UK

Moroccan families seek missing loved ones after the migrant surge to Spain's Ceuta

Families have gathered at the Moroccan border with Ceuta, searching for missing relatives among returning migrants

The Independent UK

Spanish police ‘identify multiple suspected jihadists’ among 60,000 migrants who stormed border into Ceuta

Authorities estimate that between 3,000 and 5,000 people remain in the enclave after last week’s crossing

France 24

Ceuta appeals for aid as child migrant crisis becomes 'unsustainable'

Spain's north African enclave of Ceuta has appealed for urgent government assistance after hundreds of unaccompanied migrant children overwhelmed its reception system following last week's mass border crossing from Morocco. Local authorities have warned that the situation is "unsustainable".

The Economic Times

Mummy 4 movie in making with original cast: Check who's returning, plot, release date, and other details

Numan Acar joins The Mummy 4 cast, which is a legacy sequel. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will reprise their iconic roles from the original film. Oded Fehr and Kevin J. O'Connor are also returning for the adventure. The film is scheduled for an October 2027 cinema release. Production is…

The Times of India

Nearly 1,000 migrant children were left stranded in Spain's Ceuta after a mass crossing from Morocco overwhelmed border authorities

Thousands of people crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco, creating a sudden migration crisis. Many children arrived alone and became separated from their families during the chaotic journey. Spanish authorities struggled to provide shelter and care for the overwhelmed migrant support facilities. Families searched for missing relatives on the…

Euronews

Anger, fear, shock and compassion: Ceuta's uncertain path back to normality

Our reporter Julián López Gómez reached the Autonomous City just two days after at least 72,000 people illegally crossed its border with Morocco. Amid widespread confusion, anxiety and bewilderment, this is what he saw and heard.

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