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Exclusive: MEPs demand Infantino appear before European Parliament over FIFA's private investment plan

As European football associations threaten to boycott the World Cup, a draft letter obtained by Euronews accused the FIFA President of using the organisation as a “political career ladder”.

Euronews

FIFA Breaks Silence After Global Backlash Over Gianni Infantino's World Cup Sell off Plan

FIFA defends its proposal for a new commercial entity amid backlash from global football associations, with European nations threatening to boycott future World Cups if the plan proceeds.

International Business Times UK

Uefa could boycott the World Cup if Fifa plan goes ahead – what happens next?

The 55 member countries of Uefa – Europe’s governing body for football, whose teams are among the world’s best and tend to dominate international competitions, have drawn a line in the sand. On July 30, Uefa pledged to boycott all competitions run by Fifa, the sport’s global body, if a…

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Voices: ‘No-one has clean hands’: Readers say football missed its wake-up call long before Fifa’s World Cup sell-off

YOUR VIEWS: Our community is furious with Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in Fifa’s tournaments to private investors, with many warning the sport is being sold out from under the fans who built it

The Independent UK

Uefa has formed a rare but fragile united front against Fifa in battle for football’s future

Emerging from this week with unity over Fifa’s World Cup sell off was quite an acheivement but Europe cannot rest on its laurels

The Guardian - UK

‘Bad deal for football’: Infantino’s senior adviser resigns after opposing Fifa’s World Cup proposal

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The Independent UK

Who could replace Gianni Infantino? Six candidates to challenge for Fifa presidency

Wales and England have become the first nations to withdraw their support of Infantino in the fallout of his botched, controversial plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup

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Sports quiz of the week: new faces, old friends, fights, fallouts and a curse

Have you been following the big stories in football, boxing, athletics, horse racing, Gaelic games, golf and cycling?

The Guardian - UK

FIFA hit back in early hours over controversial World Cup plans prompts boycott threat

FIFA insist they are going to go ahead with their consultation process and that 'nobody is selling football'

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AFC joins critics of FIFA private investment plan

UEFA members will not take part in any FIFA competition until the controversial private investment plan is dropped, while the AFC have joined the criticism.

AAP

Farewell Franco Baresi: Milan mourns an icon, world football loses a legend

Franco Baresi, the legendary Milan and Italy captain, who's died aged 66, leaves behind a unique legacy of trophies, titles and a record of defending the club's iconic red and black colours for more than two decades.

Euronews

Asian Football Confederation rejects Fifa’s World Cup plan

Fifa is proposing to sell a 20 per cent stake in Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) to private investors.

The Independent UK

Does Uefa have support to block Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off? What we know

Uefa has received support from Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation following it’s decision to boycott the World Cup

The Independent UK

Has the World Cup been boycotted before?

Uefa has threatened to boycott all Fifa competitions over a plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup

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Winning % as Away Favorite in Last 15 Years in the West

Away W-L records for the top football programs in the West as a favorite with win percentages over the past 15 seasons from 2011 to 2025.

The National (Scotland)

SFA confirm officiating team for Rangers' Scottish Premiership opener

The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has confirmed the officials for Rangers' Premiership opener against Dundee United at Tannadice.

The Independent UK

Franco Baresi, legendary AC Milan and Italy defender, dies aged 66

The death of the three-time Champions League winning defender and World Cup champion was announced on Friday morning, with AC Milan in mourning

International Business Times UK

Internet Reacts to FIFA's Plan to Sell a Slice of the World Cup to a Kushner-Linked Fund

FIFA's plan to sell a 20% World Cup stake to a fund tied to Joshua Kushner has triggered a UEFA boycott vote, US lawmaker anger, and a Concacaf rejection.

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The Independent UK

‘Nobody is selling football’: Fifa issues response to Uefa’s threat of World Cup boycott

Football’s governing body wants to sell minority stakes in the World Cup to private investors - a move which has drawn criticism from member associations

The Economic Times

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso joins the debate as FIFA's commercialisation plan sparks concerns over football's future

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has opposed FIFA's plan for private investment in the World Cup. He said football should remain accessible to fans, and not become commercial asset. UEFA has also resisted the proposal, fearing financial returns will overshadow the sport's interests.

Euronews

FIFA insists it will proceed with private investor plan proposal despite UEFA boycott threat

FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on a proposed private investment plan, despite widespread opposition to the proposal.

Evening Standard

Franco Baresi: AC Milan and Italy icon dies aged 66 as tributes pour in

Football mourns passing of legendary defender who left an enduring legacy

The Economic Times

FIFA to continue talks on $20 billion investment plan amid UEFA backlash

FIFA will continue consultations on private investment for its tournaments. Europe's football federation threatened a boycott over the proposed plan. Other confederations also issued strong rebukes against the proposal. FIFA stated it would not proceed without majority member association support. The organization aims to secure external investment for its events.

Evening Standard

FIFA vows to push ahead with World Cup sale consultation despite UEFA boycott threat

‘Our planned consultation process was disrupted by incorrect media reports’ - FIFA statement

The Guardian - UK

Ted Lasso to Monsters of God: the seven best shows to stream this week

Jason Sudeikis’ football coach turns his hand to the women’s game. Plus, a wild new documentary from the maker of Tiger King – about exotic animal smuggling

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