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FIFA to give Africa more World Cup slots

FIFA to give Africa more World Cup slots

FIFA president Gianni Infantino promised to come good on a promise to hike Africa's World Cup finals berths to nine or ten during a visit to the impoverished West African state of Mauritania this week. According to …

FIFA to study WADA report on Russian football

FIFA to study WADA report on Russian football

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has ruled out the study of the report by WADA's Richard McLaren on alleged Russian doping cover-up. "If measures need to be taken, they will be,” …

Putin to meet FIFA chief Infantino

Putin to meet FIFA chief Infantino

Russian president Vladimir Putin will meet FIFA chief Gianni Infantino in Moscow on Friday ahead of this weekend’s draw for the Confederations Cup, the Kremlin announced on Thursday, World Soccer Talk …

Putin to meet FIFA President

Putin to meet FIFA President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will pay an official visit to Russia on October 21 and hopes to hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said. …

FIFA may expand number of World Cup teams

FIFA may expand number of World Cup teams

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested opening up the competition to 48 countries from 2026. The proposal to expand the competition to 40 teams was part of Infantino’s manifesto when he was elected to …

Gianni Infantino becomes new president of FIFA

Gianni Infantino becomes new president of FIFA

General secretary Gianni Infantino has been elected as a new FIFA president. In the second round of voting that took place in Zurich he was supported by 115 out of 207 football associations. …