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UEFA to boycott FIFA events: ‘World Cup not for sale’
UEFA members voted unanimously Thursday to boycott future World Cups if FIFA moves forward with plans to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors. The decision to “unequivocally reject”…
FIFA investigating Argentina players for ruckus after World Cup final
Argentina’s contentious exit from the World Cup could end up having long-term consequences, as FIFA on Monday announced assault charges against two Albiceleste players and an assistant coach. Midfielder Leandro…
FIFA’s Gianni Infantino sets deadline to approve funding plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has given the organization’s 211 member federations until Sept. 19 to support a private investment proposal that could provide each association with up to $40 million…
Reports: USMNT, Mauricio Pochettino ‘close’ to new deal
The United States men’s national team is nearing a contract extension with head coach Mauricio Pochettino, multiple outlets reported Tuesday, with The Athletic saying a deal is “close.” Pochettino guided…
FIFA proposes to sell minority stake in World Cup
FIFA announced plans Tuesday to create a new commercial subsidiary that will run its main events and will be available for external investors to buy a minority stake in. The…
Ex-coach Roberto Mancini returns to lead Italy’s national team
Former coach Roberto Mancini is returning to coach Italy’s men’s national team, three years after he left the job. Giovanni Malago, president of Italy’s football federation, called him “the best…
French legend Zinedine Zidane to coach national team
Zinedine Zidane, who led France to the 1998 World Cup championship, has been named the next coach of the French men’s national team. He replaces Didier Deschamps, 57, who had…
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Zach Johnson grabs first-round lead at Portugal Invitational
