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How do FIFA presidential elections work? Who can challenge Gianni Infantino?

FIFA has not had a contested presidential election since 2016. We explain the process, and what it means for Gianni Infantino's future

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Two women led the resistance to Infantino's World Cup sell-off. That matters

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Infantino is teetering at FIFA. Is football finally poised for a great reset?

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This is Gianni Infantino's Icarus moment – the FIFA president has finally flown too close to the sun

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Are FIFA and UEFA in a forever war?

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In a sport obsessed by money, is Gianni Infantino's indecent proposal really such a surprise?

Against the backdrop of the most lucrative World Cup ever, Infantino and FIFA think they may as well crack on - strike while the iron's hot

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FIFA's $4.2bn World Cup stake sale: Who will invest? Who is the money for? Who could stop this?

World football's governing body could sell a percentage of a new subsidiary that "consolidates FIFA's commercial and event operations"

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How does annual leave work in football, and what are players entitled to?

An increasingly packed calendar means it can be a challenge for players to get the time off they are legally entitled to

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What happens when President Trump attends major sports events – and why he does it

From the U.S. Open and NBA Finals to Wrestlemania, the U.S. President makes headlines whenever he crosses into the world of sport

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Toluca comes back on LAFC to set up all-Mexican Concacaf Champions Cup final

Toluca and Tigres will duel for Concacaf's title and a FIFA Club World Cup place, after the last MLS team standing, LAFC, wilted in Mexico

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Row Z: Tottenham x Peppa Pig - the collaboration football really needed

Our weekly look at the stranger side of football, featuring Chelsea badgering, problems for the Still brothers and an epic outburst

Tim Spiers Comments count 59

England 2026 World Cup watch: Rice, O'Reilly and why Tuchel can lean on other worthy influencers

Thomas Tuchel has a wealth of players to choose from as he finalises his World Cup plans, including some who may not initially draw focus

Rob Tanner Comments count 10

Man United manager candidates? Arsenal outgoings? Gordon interest? Slot safe? - Ask Ornstein

The Athletic’s subscribers asked David Ornstein for his views on anything from the world of football. Here are his answers

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Haaland is misfiring and Odegaard is absent. Should Norway be worried?

Norwegians are celebrating qualification for a first major finals in 26 years, but they will need their best players if they are to thrive

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Turkey fans have a message for the USMNT at the World Cup: 'We are coming for you'

Turkey edged past Kosovo at Pristina’s Fadil Vokrri Stadium to secure passage to a first World Cup since they finished third back in 2002

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Breaking down Lionel Messi's 900 career goals

As soccer's greatest-ever player has hit another milestone, Will Jeanes crunches his astonishing numbers

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President Trump welcomes Messi and Inter Miami to White House, highlights Iran conflict

Trump's speech began with a lengthy discourse on the ongoing military conflict.

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AFC Champions League ties postponed after U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran

The AFC also confirmed fixtures in the Champions League Two, including the tie involving Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr, were off

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Football lawmakers plan punishment for players covering mouths when speaking to opponents

The new law comes after Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior was allegedly racially abused by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni on February 17.

Philip Buckingham Comments count 89

U.S. and Mexico clubs would be welcome in Copa Libertadores, says South America president

His comments come after Inter Miami's managing owner Jorge Mas said it was his "dream" for the club to participate in the competition.

Colin Millar Comments count 35

Football's newest league crosses borders - and may set a blueprint for the sport's future

Eight clubs from seven nations across Oceania are competing in the inaugural OFC Professional League, which began this month

Colin Millar Comments count 87

FIFA exec Jill Ellis wary of U.S. hypocrisy over Qatar as women’s football host

The inaugural Women's Club World Cup will take place in January 2028.

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The global sports industry risks losing $1.6trillion by 2050, report warns

Climate change and increasing physical inactivity flagged as factors which can slow the growth of sports economy worldwide

Matt Slater Comments count 98

2025's most revealing football stats: Forest's unwanted record, Haaland's strike rate, Howe makes history

A look back at some of the numerical quirks of football in 2025

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FIFA confirms dates for Women's Club World Cup in January 2028

The 16-team tournament will take place in the same year as the LA Olympic Games and midway through the European domestic football season.

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