Nation Aug 31 Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing for Argentina By Debora Rey, Associated Press
World Aug 01 Infantino abandoned his World Cup equity plan after seismic FIFA backlash. Here's what to know “Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature that, regardless of the level of support, are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the… By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press
World Jul 31 Senior FIFA executive says staff were deceived over Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan Kevin Lamour wrote that staff were “deceived” by Infantino’s lack of openness in planning the sale over recent months and “deserve better than contempt and intimidation.”… By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press
World Jul 27 FIFA's Infantino lashes out at critics he says spread 'hate and false rumors' about World Cup FIFA and Infantino faced criticism during the World Cup for Iran team officials, a Somali referee and fans being denied entry to the United States; alleged political influence by U.S. President Donald Trump in letting Folarin Balogun avoid a ban for a red card; unprecedented high ticket prices and commercialized… By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press
World Jul 19 PHOTOS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated would be his final World Cup match, Torres came off the bench and scored in the 106th minute and Spain ended Argentina’s reign with a 1-0 win on… By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press
Jul 19 World Cup integrity questioned by European rights body urging FIFA to help protect 2030 tournament By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press “The next crisis has already begun. It has two names: money and power,” the head of the 46-nation Council of Europe wrote Sunday in an open letter to FIFA. Continue reading
Jul 19 Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered By James Robson, Associated Press The supersized tournament delivered thrilling action on the field, with upsets, dramatic comebacks, spectacular goals and standout performances by the biggest stars of the game. Continue reading
Jul 12 What to know about new rules and technology behind the World Cup's most contentious calls By James Robson, Associated Press The sending off of Switzerland's Breel Embolo in Saturday's quarterfinal game against Argentina was the latest call that may have left fans scratching their heads. Continue reading
Jul 08 FIFA's Infantino targeted by complaint to Olympic ethics body after Trump lobbying on Balogun ban By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press Trump took credit Monday for FIFA’s decision — unprecedented in modern World Cup history — to let United States forward Folarin Balogun play Monday against Belgium despite getting a red card in the team’s previous game. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 6:46 U.S. World Cup star's suspension lifted after Trump's call to FIFA president By Amna Nawaz, Liz Landers, Solveig Rennan, Jonah Anderson The United States takes on Belgium Monday with star striker Folarin Balogun on the pitch. Balogun was given a red card in last week’s game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, meaning he would miss the next game. But President Trump intervened… Continue watching