Let them play – Donald Trump gives blessing for Iran to compete at World Cup
United States president Donald Trump has given his blessing to Iran competing on his country’s soil during this summer’s World Cup, stating: “Let them play.”
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Presiden FIFA Klaim Ada 500 Juta Peminat Tiket Piala Dunia 2026
Harga tiket Piala Dunia 2026 melonjak tinggi, lebih mahal dari edisi-edisi sebelumnya. Presiden FIFA, Gianni Infantino klaim karena permintannya banyak banget!
Pejabat Palestina 'Permalukan' Infantino Usai Tolak Salami Delegasi Israel
Ada momen pejabat Palestina menolak bersalaman dengan delegasi Israel di Kongres FIFA. Presiden Gianni Infantino bak dipermalukan di atas panggung.
Harga Tiket Piala Dunia 2026 Dikritik, Ini Respons Presiden FIFA
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Donald Trump: Biarkan Iran Bermain di Piala Dunia 2026
Presiden Amerika Serikat, Donald Trump, bicara lagi soal keikutsertaan Iran di Piala Dunia 2026. Ia mengizinkan Team Melli berpartisipasi.
Palestinian football chief slams Israeli official at FIFA meeting
VANCOUVER: Palestinian football federation President Jibril Rajoub refused to take part in a photo opportunity with Israel soccer official Basim Sheikh Suliman in a tense incident at the end of FIFA’s Congress on Thursday. After both Rajoub and Suliman had addressed delegates, FIFA President Gianni Infantino invited both men to stand alongside him. However Rajoub declined the gesture, refusing repeated attempts by Infantino to encourage him to participate in the moment. At one point Rajoub could be heard to say: “We are suffering.” The Palestinian Football Association recently appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over FIFA’s refusal to sanction Israel over football clubs based in the West Bank. The PFA maintains that clubs based in West Bank settlements should not be allowed to compete in leagues controlled by Israeli football authorities. In 2024, United Nations experts said at least eight football clubs had been identified as playing in “Israeli colonial settlements” and called on FIFA to “fulfil its responsibility to respect human rights.” Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Rajoub called on FIFA to “apply the statutes with fairness, with logic.” “What’s going on in Palestine is terrible, destroying all the Palestinian sport facilities in Gaza, the killings of hundreds of Palestinian athletes, employees... I think it’s now the time to make justice,” Rajoub said. “The guy who spoke on behalf of Israel, he did not even pay attention to the suffering, to what’s going on. “I refused to shake hands.
FIFA to review ticket strategy for 2030 World Cup
VANCOUVER: FIFA said Thursday it will review its ticketing strategy for the 2030 World Cup following anger over skyrocketing prices for the 2026 finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Speaking to reporters after the conclusion of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, secretary-general Mattias Grafstrom said high ticket prices for this year’s tournament reflected “the reality of the market in North America.” “I will always have understanding for fans and their opinions, but I think there are quite a wide array of ticket prices — some are cheap, some are more expensive,” he said. “But of course, you know, we listen, we take into the account the comments, and of course, as for every World Cup, we will review and see how we do it for the next one,” Grafstrom added. FIFA has faced searing criticism over soaring ticket prices for this year’s World Cup, with fan organization Football Supporters Europe branding the pricing structure “extortionate” and a “monumental betrayal” of fans. FSE last month filed a lawsuit with the European Commission targeting FIFA over “excessive ticket prices” for the tournament. FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists ticket prices are simply a consequence of the huge demand. “In the US in particular there is this thing called dynamic pricing, meaning the prices will go up or down,” depending on the match in question, Infantino has said. FIFA’s own ticket resale exchange this week showed four tickets on offer for the July 19 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium for an eye-watering $2 million apiece, according to reports. Other resale platforms commonly show tickets for the World Cup final costing tens of thousands of dollars. Asked on Thursday if he was concerned that anger over ticket prices
'They are not representing Iran': Protesters urge FIFA to ban Iran from World Cup
VANCOUVER, April 30 : Iran's soccer team represents the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), not the people of Iran, and FIFA should ban the team from participating in the upcoming World Cup, protesters gathered outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver said on Thursday.