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FIFA fines Egypt $50K for prohibited World Cup warmup game

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6 clubs fined, risk FIFA transfer bans for debts to players

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People wait on the Place de la Concorde for the French soccer team Monday, July 16, 2018 in Paris. Following a victory lap down the packed Champs-Elysees Avenue in an open air bus, the squad that defeated Croatia 4-2 in the tournament final on Sunday attended an informal garden party hosted by President Emmanuel Macron. (AP Photo/Bob Edme)

The next senior World Cup is in France, not Qatar

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and First Vice President of the Russian Football Union Nikita Simonyan, left, listen to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, back to a camera, during a meeting in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 6, 2018. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Column: Infantino fawns over Putin, politicizes soccer body

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to journalists during a news conference during the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

The Latest: Croatia, Sweden fined $50,000 for branded socks

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino gestures as he arrives to a news conference during the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

FIFA invites rescued Thai boys to London awards event

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Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne, center, and France's Samuel Umtiti challenge for the ball during the semifinal match between France and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in, St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

The Latest: Pitana gets 1st and final whistles at World Cup

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Brazil's Neymar lies on the ground during the round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Samara Arena, in Samara, Russia, Monday, July 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Van Basten critical of Neymar’s World Cup theatrics

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Croatia's Mario Mandzukic celebrates after his team advanced to the final during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Croatia has surpassed the great Yugoslav teams of the past

By CHRIS LEHOURITES - Associated Press

Brazil's Neymar lies on the ground during the round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Samara Arena, in Samara, Russia, Monday, July 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Van Basten urges Neymar to cut out theatrics

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Croatia official allowed to watch semis despite conviction

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Sexism tops racism as a World Cup fan problem in Russia

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

US women’s coach says her players have an equal right to VAR

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Croatia's Mario Mandzukic celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

The Latest: Croatia defender demands respect at World Cup

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Convicted Croatia team official keeps World Cup VIP status

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

France head coach Didier Deschamps, second right, inspects the pitch prior to the semifinal match between France and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in, St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

The Latest: Pogba dedicates France win to freed Thai players

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Brazil's Neymar celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Samara Arena, in Samara, Russia, Monday, July 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) **FILE**

Neymar urged to stop acting, win titles to get FIFA award

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

Soccer fans from different countries gather at the main ticket office in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, June 14, 2018. Scalpers are still very visible at the World Cup, despite FIFA and Russia's claims they've cracked down on illicit ticket sales. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Scalpers still operating at World Cup despite crackdown

By James Ellingworth - Associated Press

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin pose for cameras at the FIFA congress on the eve of the opener of the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 13, 2018. The congress in Moscow is set to choose the host or hosts for the 2026 World Cup. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Russia invites Donald Trump to World Cup

By Dan Boylan - The Washington Times

Soccer officials (from left) Victor Montagliani of Canada, Sunil Gulati of the United States, and Decio de Maria of Mexico find out Wednesday if their unified bid to co-host the 2026 World Cup will be accepted by FIFA. (Associated Press)

Trump a complication as U.S., neighbors bid to host World Cup

By Connor Foarde - The Washington Times