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Mexican football fans are following Liga MX news as the league resumes after the October FIFA international break. ESPN Mexico reviews where teams stand heading into the restart of the season, while Milenio's La Aficion program covers the upcoming matchday fixtures. Supporters are checking schedules and standings as clubs prepare for the next round of league play in Mexico.
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Spain's press is dominated by denuncia-related stories. The Supreme Sports Council opened a file on LaLiga chief Javier Tebas for comparing Real Madrid to the Nazi regime. Norway became the first UEFA federation to file a complaint asking FIFA to investigate president Gianni Infantino, prompting Aleksander Ceferin to declare that nobody has the right to sell football. Other complaints span labour issues, including unpaid wages at Grupo 5 Seguridad and Benavente council, plus the shifting rape complaint in the Cornell case.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino is under fresh scrutiny after reports that FIFA paid his US income tax bill on the advice of his own lawyer. At the same time, the Asian Football Confederation has publicly endorsed him for a fourth term, shifting the presidential race in his favour. At a heated FIFA meeting he apologised for World Cup controversies, but critics remain unsatisfied.
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São Paulo FC says it does not fear a points deduction and is working with two possible dates to clear its FIFA transfer ban, according to ESPN Brasil. The club is negotiating with world football's governing body to resolve the restriction on registering new players. The topic is drawing attention in Brazil and Germany.
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South Africa's national football team, Bafana Bafana, has climbed back into the FIFA world rankings' top 50 for the first time in 15 years. The rise follows the team's strong recent results, including its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign, and has sparked celebration among South African fans and discussion about the team's revival under coach Hugo Broos.
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FIFA is under scrutiny following reports that the organisation allegedly concealed internal disagreements surrounding the World Cup. Separately, attention is on Kosovo's U15 national team, which could face Serbia in a youth 'World Cup' tournament, a potentially charged matchup given the political tensions between the two countries. Both stories are drawing interest in German and Dutch-speaking media.
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Mexico's national team, led by Rafa Márquez, has learned its next opponent: Jamaica, in a crucial Concacaf Nations League qualifier. The match will be played at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey during the November FIFA window, with ticket sales now a talking point. Mexican media are also highlighting the women's team's must-win fixture and the role of Liga MX Femenil strikers from América, Tigres and Pumas in the squad.
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Russian bookmaker Fonbet has said it is ready to become a sponsor of the 2027 FIFA World Cup if the Russia national team is readmitted to the tournament. The announcement comes as Fonbet remains heavily involved in Russian sport: its name is on the current Russian Cup, it has launched a fan prediction game with the Kontinental Hockey League, and its branding features across domestic football coverage.
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Argentina is in the spotlight as the national team prepares friendly matches that will serve as Lionel Messi's farewell to the national side. Security operations and street closures are planned for the send-off, and reports say FIFA blocked a special tribute. Attention also falls on Julián Alvarez, who ended an 84-day goal drought, and on an upcoming match against Benín.
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India has announced its squad for the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026, with coach Bibiano Fernandes selecting a 14-player team. The announcement, covered by Sportstar, is drawing attention from Indian football followers keen to see how the country's young talent performs on the international stage. Interest in the national team is high as Indian football continues to invest in youth development.
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Interest is growing in the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026 in Qatar, with coverage detailing how fans can buy tickets, the tournament dates, match schedule, prices and host venues. The competition, expanded in recent years, is seen as a key showcase for the next generation of international football talent, and supporters are already planning trips to the Gulf state.
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The Russian Football Union says a meeting between its leadership and FIFA could take place in the coming days as negotiations continue over the national team's possible return to international competition. RFU general secretary Maxim Mitrofanov described the talks as difficult, also addressing topics including the national team's kit, the Youth Football League and international tournaments.
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Ronaldinho, the Brazilian World Cup winner and former Barcelona star, is reportedly preparing a return to professional football at the age of 46. News of the comeback has spread quickly, with the story trending in Britain, Spain and Germany as fans react to the possibility of seeing the two-time FIFA World Player of the Year back on the pitch.
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The Asian Football Confederation has reversed its earlier position and announced support for Gianni Infantino's bid for a third term as FIFA president. The policy shift from one of FIFA's largest confederations strengthens the incumbent's position ahead of the presidential election, and football fans are debating what the backing means for the future leadership of world football's governing body.
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Arsène Wenger, currently serving in a senior global development role at FIFA, is back in the headlines in France as attention turns to the future of the FIFA presidency. Reports suggest Gianni Infantino could face a challenge in 2027, with figures like David Beckham floated as potential rivals, fuelling speculation about Wenger's own position and ambitions within the organisation. Football outlets are also debating the wider power struggles inside world football's governing body.
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Federico Valverde is drawing attention on two fronts. Uruguay coach Diego Forlán has named a preliminary squad of 42 players for the November FIFA window, with the Real Madrid midfielder expected to feature. At club level, discussion continues over Madrid's use of Valverde at right-back, with Spanish media framing the 2006-born right-side investment debate around his versatility. He also started in Real Madrid's confirmed line-up against Sevilla in LaLiga matchday nine.
- 17Brazil U-17 women's team faces Ghana at U-17 World Cup▼seleção brasileira de futebol feminino sub-17
Brazil's women's under-17 national team is preparing to face Ghana at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Gazeta Esportiva has published the probable line-ups for both sides along with broadcast details for the match. The fixture is drawing attention from Brazilian fans following the national team's progress in the tournament.
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FIFA will not fulfill its promise of equal prize money between the men's and women's World Cups, according to a report by Terra. The news has drawn criticism in Brazil, where interest in the women's national team and World Cup discussions is high. Commenters are questioning why the commitment to parity in payouts, made amid years of campaigning by players, is being walked back ahead of the tournament.
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Santos coach Cuca has outlined his targets for the FIFA international break, including an intense recovery and training programme and the return of Neymar to full action with the squad. The club hope to use the pause in domestic fixtures to get key players fit and improve results when the Brazilian championship resumes.