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Infantino under fire over 59,000-mile World Cup travel footprint
FIFA president Gianni Infantino flew nearly 60,000 miles during the 2026 World Cup, data shows.
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Football·30 days ago
IOC Complaint Filed Against Infantino Over Trump Ties
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Football·30 days ago
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Football·35 days ago
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Tournaments·37 days ago
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Tournaments·38 days ago
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Football·38 days ago
FIFA Reverses Folarin Balogun Suspension, USMNT Star Eligible vs Belgium
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Football·38 days ago
Belgium ask FIFA to clarify Balogun World Cup eligibility decision
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Tournaments·48 days ago
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Tournaments·48 days ago
2026 World Cup sets all-time attendance record before knockout stages
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Tournaments·52 days ago
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Football·59 days ago
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Football·59 days ago
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Football·62 days ago
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Football·63 days ago
Estadio Azteca renamed Mexico City Stadium for 2026 World Cup
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Football·63 days ago
Infantino Tells Critics to 'Chill' as New York Honors Henry and Pelé
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