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Donald Trump with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and referee Alireza Faghani (to the right of Trump).

‘Congratulations traitor’: A-League ref attacked by Iran after Trump photo

Alireza Faghani, an Iranian official who migrated to Australia in 2019, has been criticised by state media for his post-match interaction with Donald Trump.

  • Vince Rugari and Frances Howe

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Lionel Messi and the FIFA Club World Cup trophy.

How hosting the Club World Cup can take the ‘handbrakes’ off the A-League

Outgoing Football Australia boss James Johnson believes the key to maintaining the growth of the game in Australia is through connecting the local product to global football: through major events and broadcasting arrangements.

  • Vince Rugari
Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino and the Club World Cup trophy.

Deeply flawed, highly problematic ... but FIFA’s Club World Cup is well worth your time

There’s a lot wrong with Gianni Infantino’s vanity project. But if you can look past the problems, there could be something in this new-look, 32-team tournament.

  • Vince Rugari
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‘It’s going to grow’: Australia mulls bid to host new-look Club World Cup

Imagine an A-League team playing the UEFA Champions League winners on Australian soil – in a competitive match, for a real trophy. It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds.

  • Vince Rugari

Original URL: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/topic/fifa-club-world-cup-6hq8