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The Japan Times @thejapantimes@mastodon.social
· 3mo ago
The International Olympic Committee has received a complaint alleging FIFA president Gianni Infantino has repeatedly breached rules on political neutrality in his support of ⁠U.S. President Donald Trump. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/07/15/soccer/ioc-infantino-balogun/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #gianniinfantino #donaldtrump #fifa #2026fifaworldcup
IOC asked to investigate FIFA president’s role in Balogun reversal
japantimes.co.jp

IOC asked to investigate FIFA president’s role in Balogun reversal

Gianni Infantino acknowledged receiving a call from U.S. President Donald Trump, but ​the FIFA president said he did not interfere with the decision-making process.

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The Japan Times @thejapantimes@mastodon.social
· 3mo ago
Any further expansion of the World Cup, increasing the number of teams participating in the finals to 64, will be discussed after this year's edition, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said without providing any details. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/07/13/soccer/infantino-world-cup-64-teams/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #2026fifaworldcup #gianniinfantino
Gianni Infantino says FIFA will discuss World Cup expansion after 2026 tournament
japantimes.co.jp

Gianni Infantino says FIFA will discuss World Cup expansion after 2026 tournament

The 2026 tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States expanded ​to 48 teams for the first time.

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The Japan Times @thejapantimes@mastodon.social
· 4mo ago
Japan believes it can shock Brazil in the World Cup round of 32, and former coach Philippe Troussier thinks it would be a fitting reward for its progress as a soccer nation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/28/soccer/world-cup/philippe-troussier-japan-confident-brazil/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #worldcup #philippetroussier #samuraiblue #2026fifaworldcup #brazil
Former manager Philippe Troussier feels Japan can compete with Brazil
japantimes.co.jp

Former manager Philippe Troussier feels Japan can compete with Brazil

Troussier was hired to prepare Japan for the 2002 World Cup on home soil at a time when the country was a minnow on the international stage.

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