The Latest Breaking News from Football

'Football Is for the People': Nigel Farage Backs UEFA and Demands FIFA's Gianni Infantino Resign

Nigel Farage has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, backing UEFA in a fresh row over football governance and World Cup plans.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30

Brazil to face India in historic football friendly in Kolkata on October 3

Brazil's national football team will play India in a friendly match. This historic fixture is scheduled to take place in Kolkata on October 3. The match marks Brazil's first-ever game on Indian soil. India will face their highest-ranked opponent since 1992. This event revives Kolkata's deep connection with Brazilian football.

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Government ministers back Uefa’s ‘principled decision’ over Fifa World Cup boycott

A number of politicians have criticised Fifa over its plans to create a company featuring private investors to run the World Cup and other events

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Syria’s first disability football tournament takes the field, in photos

Players warmed up and prayed under a full moon in Damascus before the final of Syria’s first football tournament for people with disabilities. The Damascus Governorate Club defeated the Omayya Club to win the title.

The Independent UK · Jul 30

FA raises minimum ban for racism and other forms of discrimination to 10 matches

The minimum ban for discriminatory behaviour is to be raised to 10 matches by the Football Association

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

UEFA Confirm Stunning World Cup Boycott in Bid to Kill Gianni Infantino Plan

UEFA’s reported boycott is not the only show of dissent from world soccer’s governing bodies.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30

Scottish FA back UEFA threat to boycott World Cup in fresh statement

The Scottish FA have thrown their weight behind a UEFA threat to boycott the World Cup if FIFA’s Gianni Infantino pursues plans to sell stakes in…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

‘Football is not for sale’: Uefa confirms boycott of World Cup and Fifa competitions

‘No Uefa national teams will participate in any Fifa competition’ while Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup remain alive, says the organisation

The Independent UK · Jul 30

UEFA officially reject Gianni Infantino's new FIFA scheme in scathing statement

UEFA have officially rejected Gianni Infantino's FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) plans, with all 55 of its member associations refusing to…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

Even GB News cringes as Reform turns dementia patients into a political football

Honest Bob was rattled at the idea of joining cross-party talks on social care. Why bother behaving as a serious opposition?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30