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FIFA Blasted Over Ban, Tickets; Infantino Wins Fourth

7/18/2026

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UEFA said FIFA’s decision not to uphold Folarin Balogun’s ban crossed a red line.
Gianni Infantino is expected to secure a fourth FIFA presidential term, extending his tenure to 2031.
Liberal Democrat MP Anna Sabine criticized FIFA’s ticket pricing, calling the organization a closed-shop cartel.
Football Action Network chair Niall Couper said a debate on FIFA’s future is necessary, adding that nothing should be excluded if reforms fail.

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UEFA said FIFA’s decision not to uphold Folarin Balogun’s ban crossed a red line.
Gianni Infantino is expected to secure a fourth FIFA presidential term, extending his tenure to 2031.
Liberal Democrat MP Anna Sabine criticized FIFA’s ticket pricing, calling the organization a closed-shop cartel.
Football Action Network chair Niall Couper said a debate on FIFA’s future is necessary, adding that nothing should be excluded if reforms fail.