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Ex-FIFA chief Sepp Blatter backs boycott of US World Cup over Trump policies
Sepp Blatter backed calls to boycott the US hosted World Cup, as international soccer figures raised concerns over travel bans and immigration policies under the Trump administration.
US proposes 5-year social media review for World Cup tourists
#JewGoal phrase migrated from FIFA to real football commentary, normalizes antisemitism - study
Seattle doubles down on World Cup Pride plans despite Iran, Egypt's objections
FIFA assigns LGBT-themed World Cup game to Iran, where homosexuality is punishable by death
As with many Islamic countries, homosexuality is outlawed in Iran and punishable by death. Many LGBTQ+ Iranians have fled the country, looking for asylum in the United States or the Middle East.
US President DonaldTrump wins FIFA's inaugural peace prize after Nobel controversy
"I don't need prizes. I need to save lives," Trump said. "I saved millions and millions of lives, and that's really what I want to do."
Iran to boycott World Cup draw over US visa issues
"The Iranian delegation will not be present for the World Cup draw in relation to the latest status of issuing visas for the Iranian delegation", federation spokesman Amir Mehdi Alavi said.
Irish soccer's governing body overwhelmingly backs call for UEFA to ban Israel
If UEFA decided to ban Israel, it would put the organization on a collision course with the government of the US, co-hosts for the 2026 World Cup, which strongly opposes such an action.
FIFA chief welcomes presence of female fans at Iranian Cup match
FIFA President Gianni Infantino called the event an "encouraging development" since women were banned from attending a previous 2022 World Cup qualifier.
Doha clears UK activist Andy Hall of defamation over migrant rights case
A Doha court overturned the 2022 defamation conviction of British activist Andy Hall, clearing him of charges linked to his advocacy for migrant workers’ rights ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
Clashes at pro-Palestinian march against Italy vs Israel FIFA World Cup qualifier
The march was attended by over 5,000 participants according to preliminary police estimates, and preceded the soccer match, which Italy ultimately won 3-0.
Football cannot solve conflict but carries message of peace, says FIFA's Infantino
FIFA has faced repeated calls to act over the war in Gaza, with Palestinian officials pressing for Israel to be suspended from international football.
Israel's role in world football should be decided by UEFA, says Montagliani
UEFA was expected to hold an emergency vote this week on whether to suspend Israel from European competition over the war in Gaza.
UEFA has no plans to expel Israel, confirms the soccer union
Despite political pressure from multiple countries to ban Israeli from UEFA and FIFA, Israel remains in the game.
