Seattle has branded a 2026 World Cup game between Egypt and Iran as a ‘Pride Match’, celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusion even as both countries criminalise homosexuality — triggering a diplomatic complaint to FIFA.
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FIFA-Funded Football Stadium in Lebanon: Promise, Politics and a Chance to Reset the Game
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has pledged to fully fund a new international-standard football stadium in Lebanon, offering the project to the state and the Lebanese Football Association as a long-awaited national arena. Beyond the headlines, the plan raises big questions about location, timing and how it could reshape Lebanon’s struggling sports infrastructure.
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Lebanon Grants Citizenship to FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino: Symbolic Move Sparks Legal Debate
Lebanon has granted citizenship to FIFA President Gianni Infantino in a move hailed by football officials as a symbolic tribute to his support for Lebanese football, but criticised by activists who highlight that Lebanese women still cannot pass citizenship to their children or foreign husbands. The decision ties sport, politics and long-contested nationality laws into one highly charged story.
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Diego Maradona passes away: Argentina football legend and FIFA World Cup winner dead at 60
Legendary Argentina footballer and former FIFA World Cup winner Diego Maradona has passed away on Wednesday. Maradona was 60 when he died of a heart attack. Coming as tragic news for all football fans around the globe, legendary Argentina footballer and former FIFA World Cup winner Diego Maradona passed away on Wednesday. Widely regarded as one of the...
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FIFA and UNODC launch cooperation tackling crime and abuse
UNODC and the world football’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to step up their joint cooperation to address threats to sport posed by crime. The MoU, which was signed at UNODC’s Vienna-based headquarters by UNODC Executive Director Ghada Waly and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during...
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FIFA President launches Football project for schools in Beirut
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, launched the new initiative for football development in schools, entitled “Football for Schools”, in the presence of Portuguese coach José Mourinho and former game stars such as Brazilian Ricardo Kaka and French Youri Djorkaeff. The program aims to qualify and develop the capabilities of physical education teachers in Lebanese schools, and...