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Norway's soccer federation calls on Gianni Infantino to resign over failed World Cup plan
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk JAMES ROBSON, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The plan in question involved the World Cup.
A call for resignation has been made by Norway's soccer federation. This development is related to a plan that did not come to fruition. The plan in question involved the World Cup.
Further details about this situation are available from the source. The Norwegian federation took a stance after a meeting. This decision adds to the challenges faced by a prominent figure in the soccer world.
The soccer federation's president was involved in the decision-making process. For more information, readers can refer to the original report from ValleyCentral.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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