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sports3 days ago•3 min saved

FIFA hits Argentina with 21-game ban total and six-figure fines after World Cup final melee

FIFA sanctioned Argentina and several players after the World Cup 2026 final post‑match scuffle with Spain, totaling 21 suspensions and more than $500,000 in fines. Leandro Paredes (10 games, $90k) and Nahuel Molina (7 games, $90k) lead the player punishments; Thiago Almada (1 game, $30k) and team official Roberto Ayala (3 games, $30k) also face suspensions or fines. Spain’s Gavi received a one‑game ban ($30k), and the Argentine Football Association faces a $310,000 fine plus attendance restrictions at its next two international home games; all punishments are subject to appeal.

via NBC Sports|

#argentina #disciplinary-sanctions #fifa

sports4 days ago•25 min saved

Paredes hit with 10-game ban as FIFA disciplines Argentina trio after World Cup final melee

FIFA handed Leandro Paredes a 10‑game ban and suspended three Argentina players after a scuffle following the 2026 World Cup final against Spain in East Rutherford, New Jersey; the disciplinary actions were announced in August 2026.

via AP News|

#argentina #fifa #sanctions

sports13 days ago•3 min saved

Messi hints at retirement after father’s death

Lionel Messi, after the death of his father Jorge Messi, posted that he doubts he’ll keep playing for long, despite his Inter Miami contract through 2028. The Argentina captain reflected on his father’s crucial role as father, friend and agent, and vowed to honor him in raising his children. The news comes as Argentina failed to defend their World Cup title won in 2022, with Messi returning from the World Cup 2026 run and attending a private funeral in Perez near Rosario.

via Al Jazeera|

#inter-miami #jorge-messi #messi

world16 days ago•3 min saved

Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s Father and longtime adviser, dies at 68

Jorge Messi, 68, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime adviser, died after an illness, with a Buenos Aires clinic confirming the death; UNICEF mourned his passing, and his health had been a topic during the 2026 World Cup.

via NBC News|

#death #jorge-messi #lionel-messi

sports19 days ago•9 min saved

MLS's Product Pivot Under Berg Faces a World Cup–Sized Deadline

Larry Berg, MLS's new commissioner, pledges a product-first overhaul with faster decision-making, a new roster investment model, and a 2027 relaunch calendar, arguing that MLS missed a once-in-a-generation chance during the 2026 World Cup and stressing that the league and the MLS Players Association must move quickly to reach consensus and capitalize on growth.

via The New York Times|

#larry-berg #mls #mlspa

world22 days ago•4 min saved

Infantino seeks White House aid to cling to FIFA throne amid asset-sale controversy

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has sought talks with the Trump administration, arranging a call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio after his plan to spin off FIFA's commercial rights to Thrive Capital collapsed. Insider sources say the move is primarily about protecting his job rather than policy, as dissent grows within FIFA and UEFA contemplates boycotting FIFA-organized events in protest of leadership decisions.

via New York Post|

#fifa #infantino #josh-kushner

sport25 days ago•23 min saved

UEFA warns of World Cup boycott as FIFA pushes private investment plan

UEFA (and Concacaf) threaten to boycott FIFA events, including the World Cup, if Gianni Infantino’s plan to privatize tournament rights via a private investment entity goes ahead; FIFA counters that nobody is selling football and says consultations will continue toward a September vote, with Europe displaying strong opposition to the proposal.

via independent.co.uk|

#fifa #gianni-infantino #sport

local26 days ago•4 min saved

Texan Anchor Suspended Over Free World Cup and Bruno Mars Tickets

Emmy-winning Houston anchor Daniella Guzman was suspended after it emerged she accepted three World Cup tickets and four Bruno Mars tickets from the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation, violating KPRC 2's conflict-of-interest policy; her attendance and social posts drew scrutiny, alongside other local officials who also reportedly received tickets, as the station launches an investigation.

via New York Post|

#bruno-mars #conflicts-of-interest #daniella-guzman

sports26 days ago•5 min saved

Argentina hit with FIFA sanctions probe over World Cup final chaos and Falklands banner

FIFA opened disciplinary cases against Argentina after the 2026 World Cup final, charging two players with assault, the Argentina Football Association (AFA) for displaying a political banner, and fans for discriminatory chants and throwing objects; potential sanctions range from multi‑match bans for Leandro Paredes (and related penalties for Nahuel Molina and Roberto Ayala) to fines and crowd-control measures for the federation, while a ban from future World Cups is considered unlikely.

via Al Jazeera|

#afa #argentina #discrimination

sport26 days ago•17 min saved

Infantino’s covert bid to privatise the World Cup sparks governance storm

FIFA president Gianni Infantino reportedly drafted a secret plan to privatise or sell stakes in the World Cup, a unilateral proposal developed behind closed doors that has drawn anger from UEFA and other football authorities and raises questions about governance, funding, and the calendar if it ever goes to a vote.

via The Independent|

#fifa #football-governance #gianni-infantino

sports26 days ago•0 min saved

FIFA launches disciplinary probe into Argentina after World Cup 2026 final fallout

FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina after post-final clashes with Spain following their World Cup 2026 final loss. Nahuel Molina (two counts), Leandro Paredes (three counts), and assistant coach Roberto Ayala (one count) face assault charges, with Molina also facing a count of unsporting behaviour; Thiago Almada and Spain’s Gavi are accused of the same breach. Penalties under FIFA rules start at a one-match suspension for unsporting conduct and at least three matches for assault.

via BBC|

#argentina #assault #disciplinary-code

sports28 days ago•196 min saved

Zidane Named France Head Coach for Four-Year Term

Zinedine Zidane was named France's head coach for the next four years, taking over from Didier Deschamps after France’s disappointing 2026 World Cup run (eliminated by Spain in the semifinals and beaten by England in the third-place play-off). Returning to international management after success with Real Madrid, Zidane faces the challenge of blending France’s attacking talent and restoring Les Bleus’ title-winning form ahead of the next World Cup.

via CNN|

#coach #football #france

world-cup28 days ago•38 min saved

Lopes Cabral's World Cup stunner tops Messi and Mbappe for Goal of the Tournament

Sidny Lopes Cabral of Cabo Verde won the 2026 World Cup Goal of the Tournament with a curling strike against Argentina in the Round of 32, beating a shortlist that included Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe; the goal, praised by Marcelo and rooted in Cabral’s rise from lower‑tier football to global fame, marks a notable rags‑to‑riches moment in World Cup history.

via Goal.com|

#argentina #cabo-verde #messi

sports29 days ago•12 min saved

Infantino fires back at critics, says FIFA delivered a ‘joyful’ World Cup despite backlash

FIFA president Gianni Infantino posted a 15-slide Instagram rebuttal accusing critics of spreading hate and urging them to meditate or watch a football match, claiming the World Cup was safe, joyous and united. The piece notes surrounding controversies, including visa/access issues for Iranian staff, the Balogun red-card suspension that was overturned amid political scrutiny, and investigations into FIFA ticketing, with the Norwegian FA planning a formal complaint over Trump’s role in the case, as Infantino defended FIFA’s leadership and praised the host nations.

via The New York Times|

#criticism #fifa #infantino

sports29 days ago•4 min saved

Infantino fires back: World Cup critics spread hate as FIFA touts unity

FIFA president Gianni Infantino defends the 2026 World Cup in an open letter, accusing critics of spreading hate while praising safety, joy and global participation amid visa tensions and controversial officiating debates.

via Al Jazeera|

#criticism #fifa #infantino