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Friday Kickoff: World Cup, Blatter, Chapecoense and more

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More changes may be coming to the World Cup, while a former FIFA president has taken a shot as his successor.

FIFA is reportedly considering adding penalty shootouts to World Cup group stage matches that end in a tie. (REPORT)

Sepp Blatter says his replacement as FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, has not paid him the proper amount of respect. (REPORT)

Chapecoense president Ivan Tozzo says the club will not be bringing in stars like Ronaldinho in favor of younger options as the team looks to rebuild following its tragic plane crash. (REPORT)

Borussia Dortmund says that reports stating that Real Madrid has first option on their players is “complete fiction”. (REPORT)

Sevilla manager Jorge Sampaoli has been banned for two games after being sent to the stands during the team’s loss to Juventus. (REPORT)

Club America’s sporting director, Ricardo Pelaez, says that Ricardo La Volpe will remain in charge of the team until the expiration of his contract in 2017. (REPORT)

THURSDAY REWIND

Jordan Morris is no stranger to big matches, and the Seattle Sounders star is looking to succeed in yet another on Saturday. (READ)

Chad Marshall and Roman Torres are looking to step up and cool off a surging Jozy Altidore. (READ)

Armando Cooper is hoping to make his move to Toronto FC permanent following Saturday’s MLS Cup. (READ)

Tab Ramos named his roster for the upcoming U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team friendlies. (READ)

Bob Bradley received the backing of Swansea’s chairman following a tumultuous start to his time in the Premier League. (READ)

After a grueling start to the season, the Sounders are ready for one more match. (READ)

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