FIFA Statements
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international governing body of association football
“ No, we lost because Spain were better than us,
Lionel Scaloni,
Why did Argentina fans launch petition to replay 2026 FIFA World Cup…
“ They’re destroying the football industry,
Javier Tebas,
Gianni Infantino told to quit FIFA as Tebas and Blatter launch fresh…
“ He shouldn't stay, but the current state of affairs means he won't leave,
Javier Tebas,
La Liga chief accuses FIFA of destroying football, calls for Infantino…
“ Increasing the number of national teams makes no sense,
Javier Tebas,
La Liga chief accuses FIFA of destroying football, calls for Infantino…
“ The suspension of the American player's ban is an extremely serious matter. They were lucky that Belgium eliminated the U.S., because otherwise a case could have arisen that might have cost Infantino…
Javier Tebas,
La Liga chief accuses FIFA of destroying football, calls for Infantino…
“ In my opinion, yes, I think his time is up,
Javier Tebas,
La Liga chief accuses FIFA of destroying football, calls for Infantino…
“ They will divide the game into four halves instead of two to insert advertisements. Compare it, you will see.
Diego Maradona,
Americanisation of football: From Hollywood to Trump and everything in…
“ We have got to be a little offensive, right? But no I'm not going to call it. What do I know about coaching? It was unusual, but Harry is a great guy, actually,
Donald Trump,
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“ You shouldn't give it (allegations) any importance. These days, anyone can post something that might be completely unfounded, and it grows into something huge. We don't echo that,
Lionel Scaloni,
Scaloni comes clean on FIFA favoritism allegations ahead of Argentina…
“ I think with VAR and all these things, it's very hard for them to help you,
Lionel Scaloni,
Scaloni fires back over FIFA favouritism claims: Some don’t want…
“ All I did was ask for a review,
Donald Trump,
FIFA World Cup 2026: Integrity of tournament questioned as Trump, FIFA…