Sports · 4 August 2026

Former FIFA boss Sepp Blatter serves ban until June 2028

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Former FIFA boss Sepp Blatter remains banned from football until June 2028 after receiving two suspensions totaling over 12 years. The 90-year-old stepped down from his post in June 2015 following a US corruption probe. His successor Gianni Infantino now faces pressure as the English Football Association prepares to withdraw support for him.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 August 2026 at 7:25

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