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Gianni Infantino wants to sell the World Cup – but it’s not his to sell

The game belongs to the fans. Fifa would do well to remember that.

29.07.2026 20

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England defeat: maybe football’s never ‘coming home’

The English are bonded over an ever growing list of football disappointments.

16.07.2026 10

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World Cup’s credibility in question after Fifa volte face following call from Donald Trump

The decision to change the rules because of pressure from the White House will destroy all trust in football’s governing body.

06.07.2026 20

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Football fans will see Nigel Farage’s branded kit for the cynical move it is

The pale blue strip is unlikely to become Reform’s version of the Maga hat.

21.08.2025 10

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