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FIFA president Infantino asked to stay away from youth tournament

Sky News · Aug 22, 2026, 9:52 AM UTC

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been asked to stay away from a youth tournament in a sign of deepening divisions caused by his attempted World Cup sell-off, Sky News has learnt.

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FIFA president Infantino asked to stay away from youth tournament

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He asked his father for a hug. Moments later, the dad was allegedly running for his life.

Infantino likes a baldy joke, but fans will see it as bare-faced cheek

Toronto man charged with sexually assaulting youth during soccer lesson: police

One killed in sword attack at Swedish school

Rescuers dig through Ukraine mall wreckage as Zelensky condemns 'despicable' Russian strike

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