Paris, France, Jan 26, 2026 (AFP) - Ex-FIFA boss Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup

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2026-01-26

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday suggested he supports fans boycotting World Cup matches in the United States this year due to security concerns. Blatter gave his support to comments from anti-corruption lawyer Mark Pieth, who worked with FIFA on potential reforms when Blatter was boss, saying fans should stay away from the USA for the tournament. "I think Mark Pieth is right to question this World Cup," Blatter said on social media.......

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