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Ex-FIFA president joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad

The Independent UK

‘Stay away from USA’: Former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter fuels World Cup 2026 boycott debate

Amidst rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over US policies, a growing chorus is calling for a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has publicly supported calls for fans to stay away, citing recent incidents and the perceived contradiction with…

The Times of India

Sepp Blatter suggests fans boycott 2026 World Cup over security concerns

The former Fifa president posted in support of a lawyer who has urged fans to avoid this summer’s World Cup

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‘The emotion you get from the game is insane’: the Roy Keane bust-up film leading a new type of football movie

Saipan, about Keane’s infamous World Cup row with manager Mick McCarthy, has become a hit film in its native Ireland – as it opens in the UK screenwriter Paul Fraser explains how he aimed to avoid the mistakes of the past

The Guardian - UK

‘A group of people decided to kill me’: Michel Platini on Fifa, Uefa and the fight to clear his name

The former Uefa president – caught between moving on and settling old scores – talks candidly about his downfall, Blatter, Infantino and the snakepit of the game’s governance

The Guardian - UK

Infantino’s lickspittle World Cup draw promises a tournament autocrats will love

Friday’s ceremony in Washington DC was cringe-inducing and craven enough to make football fans nostalgic for the reign of Sepp Blatter

The Guardian - US

‘He massages Trump’s basest instincts’: why is Fifa’s Gianni Infantino cosying up to the US president?

For a man who insists football isn’t political, the Fifa boss is putting a lot of effort into courting the most divisive politician on Earth

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England v Brazil? This World Cup draw must offer us glimpses of glory not the grotesque

Top-four seeding is another example of Fifa prioritising marketing over sporting integrity but even the best-laid plans can flop

The Guardian - UK

Former Uefa president Michel Platini fully acquitted after 10-year legal battle

Criminal proceedings were initiated against Platini and former Fifa president Sepp Blatter in 2015

The Independent UK

Indian football ‘hurt, scared’ as domestic game hits new low

Veteran India striker Sunil Chhetri warns football in the country is on the brink as new crisis looms.

Al Jazeera

Gianni Infantino, Donald Trump and how Fifa went full Maga at the Club World Cup

After the bizarre spectacle of Gianni Infantino’s Club World Cup final being hijacked by Donald Trump, football has officially entered its post-truth era

The Independent UK

How Carlos Sainz Sr's withdrawal will impact the FIA leadership contest

And then there was one. Perhaps we should not have been surprised to see Carlos Sainz Sr decide not to pursue a late push for the FIA presidency.

Motorsport

What Carlos Sainz Sr's withdrawal means for FIA leadership contest

And then there was one. Perhaps we should not have been surprised to see Carlos Sainz Sr decide not to pursue a late push for the FIA presidency.

Autosport

Gianni Infantino arrives at his moment but football’s response is coming

IN FOCUS: As the ‘King of Soccer’ launches his Club World Cup alongside Donald Trump, opponents to the Fifa president are wondering whether he has pushed his power too far, writes Miguel Delaney

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The worst sports movie in history? I asked Sepp Blatter about Fifa’s United Passions

Organisation’s former president has no regrets over what was lowest grossing film in US history when released a decade ago

The Guardian - UK

Fifa ‘more poorly governed today than 10 years ago’, open letter to organisation claims

Fifa is “arguably more poorly governed today than it was 10 years ago”, figures from across the world of football have argued in an open letter

International Business Times

Blatter And Platini Cleared In FIFA Graft Case

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini on Tuesday were acquitted on appeal by a Swiss court in a long-running corruption case that shattered their careers as two of the most powerful figures in world football.

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Blatter and Platini cleared for a second time in FIFA corruption case

The former FIFA president and former UEFA chief were acquitted of charges including fraud, forgery and misappropriation.

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Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini cleared in corruption case

The Independent UK

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini acquitted again over financial wrongdoing at Fifa

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, the former Fifa president and former Uefa president, have now won twice in court over charges relating to financial wrongdoing at Fifa

The Independent UK

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini acquitted again at second trial of financial wrongdoing at FIFA

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have won again in court and now lead 2-0 in trial verdicts against Swiss federal prosecutors

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Blatter And Platini Face New Trial On Fraud Charges

Former soccer leaders Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini face trial for fraud and misappropriation over a 2 million Swiss franc payment.

Al Jazeera

Blatter and Platini back in Swiss court in long-running legal saga

Former football leaders Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini return to court for new fraud trial over $2m FIFA payment.

The Independent UK

Former soccer leaders Blatter and Platini arrive at court for second trial over $2M FIFA payment

Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter has arrived at court in Switzerland for his second trial on fraud, forgery and misappropriation charges

Radio France Internationale

Blatter, Platini seek redemption in court over football corruption charges

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and French football legend Michel Platini are defending their names in a new court appeal hearing starting Monday in Switzerland.

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