Football
Infantino Confirms Bid for New FIFA Term
FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced he will run in the 18 March election, pledging to expand opportunities worldwide after France withdrew its backing.
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FIFA to Rewrite Contract Termination Rules in 2027
FIFA will amend Article 17 from January 2027, changing how compensation is calculated for unilateral contract terminations, following the Julián Álvarez dispute.
Lekjaa claims Casablanca will host 2030 World Cup final
Morocco's federation chief said the Hassan II Stadium will stage the 2030 final, but FIFA quickly denied any decision had been made, calling it premature.
FIFA Slaps Sochi With Transfer Ban Over Stojić Deal
FIFA banned Sochi from registering new players for three transfer windows after the club missed a payment to Maccabi Tel Aviv for defender Nemanja Stojić.
French Football Federation withdraws support for Infantino
The FFF pulled its backing for Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, citing FIFA governance failures after the shelved private-investment plan.
Gianni Infantino to Seek Fourth Term as FIFA President
FIFA confirmed Infantino will run again in the March 2027 election, defying UEFA-led pressure to step down after his World Cup stake sale plan collapsed.