The scene inside the Oval Office on Friday closely resembled a recent episode of “South Park” as President Donald Trump touched the FIFA World Cup trophy while being lavished with praise by the association’s president.

The venue was suggested by Trump's administration, and Infantino fell into line, despite numerous FIFA officials preferring Las Vegas.

The Public Finance Authority has agreed to spend up to $240,000 on building two new soccer fields in partnership with FIFA, as well as installing lighting at the Ezra Fredericks Ballpark.

Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, spoke about the unfortunate incidents that took place in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana game between Independiente and Universidad de Chile. On Wednesday night, soccer experienced one of its most troubling moments after disturbing and emotional incidents took place during the CONMEBOL Sudamericana match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile.

Violent scenes during the Copa Sudamericana match between Independiente of Argentina and Universidad de Chile led to the game's cancellation, prompting a firm response from FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has paid tribute to former Warriors striker Tendai Ndoro who passed away this week describing him as a legend whose influence on African football will not be forgotten.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has criticized the incidents of racist abuse in two German Cup matches on Sunday. "I will repeat myself and I will keep doing it: In football, there's no place for racism or other form of discrimination,

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