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7hAssociated Press

Infantino to face no IOC action over Trump event

The International Olympic Committee will take no action against its member Gianni Infantino for a possible breach of political neutrality rules over aligning FIFA with U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace.

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IOC to probe Infantino conduct after Trump event

After FIFA leader Gianni Infantino took part in U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace launch, IOC President Kirsty Coventry said the Olympic body will "look into" his conduct.

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1dAssociated Press

NY/NJ scrap Liberty State Park World Cup FanFest

The New York and New Jersey World Cup host committee has canceled its fan festival that had been planned to be held at Liberty State Park in Jersey City.

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Argentina soccer prez barred from leaving country

A judge in Argentina has barred the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and four other officials from leaving the country and summoned them to testify regarding the alleged misuse of social security contributions.

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4dLeonard Solms

NZ's De Jong hopes Pirates move will lead to World Cup spot

New Zealand attacking midfielder Andre de Jong is hoping his contribution to Orlando Pirates' title push in South Africa will catch the attention of his country's national team head coach ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

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4dAnthony Olivieri

Foxborough WC fund gap persists after FIFA talks

FIFA representatives failed to clarify how Foxborough will cover nearly $8 million in World Cup security costs during a tense town meeting Tuesday night.

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9dAdriana Garcia

Brazil to extend Ancelotti contract through 2030

Carlo Ancelotti will sign a contract extension with Brazil's Football Confederation to continue as head coach through the 2030 World Cup in the coming weeks.

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9dESPN News Services

FA: Tuchel's new deal not related to Man Utd job

Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham said there are "performance conditions" connected to Thomas Tuchel staying on as England head coach beyond the World Cup.

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9dESPN news services

After 2-year delay, UEFA ExCo to include FIFPRO

The Europe's players' union is set to be included with voting right on UEFA's all-powerful executive committee on Feb. 12 during the European governing body's annual congress on Feb. 12.

Did Thomas Tuchel deserve a contract extension with England? (1:16)
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10dCesar Hernandez

FIFA OKs Flores' switch from Mexico to Canada

FIFA on Wednesday finalized a one-time switch to Canada from Mexico for winger Marcelo Flores, thereby making the 22-year-old eligible to be selected by coach Jesse Marsch for this summer's FIFA World Cup.

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11dAAP

Talay: Sydney can help Stamatelopoulos reach WC

If Apostolos Stamatelopoulos can fire for Sydney FC, then coach Ufuk Talay sees no reason why the on-loan striker shouldn't be in the running for the Socceroos squad at this year's FIFA World Cup.

Was Jesús Pérez right to criticise the USMNT's previous structure? (2:57)
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14dAnthony Olivieri

Foxborough demands clarity on $8M WC funding

Town officials in Foxborough, Massachusetts, are seeking clarity on the source of around $8 million they say is needed to fund public safety for this summer's World Cup games at Gillette Stadium, the home of the New England Patriots.

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15dAssociated Press

USMNT to compete for 1 of 6 spots at 2030 WC

Concacaf says it will have six automatic qualifying spots in the 2030 World Cup and a seventh will be available as part of an intercontinental playoff.

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