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UEFA and its 55 member nations have voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in protest against the governing body's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to external investors, citing transparency and governance failures.
Donald Trump will attend Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, presenting the trophy to winners. His appearance follows controversy over his request to review a red card issued to US striker Folarin Balogun, intensifying debate over fairness in sports governance.
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Argentine football fans in Buenos Aires have rallied behind World Cup players who displayed a Falklands sovereignty banner after defeating England, even as Britain pushes FIFA to investigate the gesture.
Spain's conservative former prime minister Mariano Rajoy has drawn sharp criticism for suggesting France's national football team lacks French players, a comment observers describe as xenophobic and reflective of deeper European tensions.
UEFA has sharply criticised FIFA for suspending rather than enforcing US striker Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card ban after US President Donald Trump intervened, saying the decision crossed ethical lines and threatened the sport's credibility.
More than 90,000 Norwegians celebrated in Oslo after their team defeated Brazil 2-1 at the World Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals for the first time in the country's history.
The United States faces Belgium in a World Cup knockout match in Seattle with heightened expectations following impressive group-stage performances. The clash carries significance for both nations' tournament ambitions.