Fifa wants more money for its members but that does not guarantee investment Asia and Africa are bastions of support for Gianni Infantino but Fifa’s money has not always been well spent in the regions The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
They think it’s all over: Football less fun now for fans at 1966 World Cup final Three friends who attended the 1966 final will meet up on Thursday to remember the occasion. The Independent UK · Jul 30
Billy Ray Smith Dies at 64: 10 Photos Remembering the San Diego Chargers Legend and Media Personality Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and sports broadcaster Billy Ray Smith. has died at 64 following a battle with CTE-related dementia, his family announced. International Business Times UK · Jul 30
Infantino and FIFA under fire for private investment plan FIFA President Gianni Infantino wants to open the commercial capital of the World Cup to private investors. International investors, including figures close to US President Donald Trump's family, are reportedly among the potential candidates. The initiative has sparked strong reactions from various confederations and football federations. France 24 · Jul 30
Furious Tartan Army chiefs write to SFA to oppose controversial Infantino plans Tartan Army chiefs have written to the SFA to demand they oppose FIFA's shock plans to sell the World Cup. The National (Scotland) · Jul 30
Fact Check: Is David Beckham Really Cutting Financial Ties With Son Romeo Over Spending Claims? A viral social media post claims David Beckham has cut financial ties with son Romeo Beckham over lavish spending, but there is no credible evidence to support the allegation. International Business Times UK · Jul 30
McLaughlin: Does College Football Need Financial Caps? Spencer McLaughlin talks NCAA revenue-sharing, a college sports salary cap, and other potential financial caps. SuperWest Sports · Jul 30
Sir Alf Ramsey: England's silent knight He led England to the World Cup 60 years ago today, but remains misunderstood. In spite of his middle-class image, the Three Lions boss overcame racism, poverty and war to become a legend FourFourTwo · Jul 30
FA want more details on FIFA World Cup investor plan FIFA members have been given a deadline to accept a one-off payment that will open the way for a project to involve private investors in the World Cup. AAP · Jul 30
Can anyone really stop FIFA's 'all-powerful' leader, Gianni Infantino? As Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in FIFA competitions sparks outrage, Graeme McGarry speaks to an expert who fears no one can stop… The National (Scotland) · Jul 30
Football Australia pleads for more time to digest Fifa’s controversial World Cup plans FA has resisted immediate criticism of Gianni Infantino as it awaits more information to ‘properly assess’ the implications of the privatisation push The Guardian - AU · Jul 30
Infantino says FIFA World Cup stake sale is 'not an obligation' FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated the World Cup stake sale is a proposal. This plan to sell stakes in the World Cup provoked a furious response. Infantino clarified it is an opportunity but not an obligation for investors. He emphasized strengthening the commercial side of the game is a natural… The Economic Times · Jul 30
Infantino defends FIFA investment plan amid mounting backlash FIFA President Gianni Infantino insisted member associations would not be forced to back the proposed commercial spin-off, as criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF, the Asian Football Confederation and European officials intensified. France 24 · Jul 30
Fifa’s share sale plan alarms sporting world PARIS - A proposal by Fifa to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary has sparked disbelief and outrage globally. A sampling of the reaction: Bangkok Post · Jul 30
Sports Illustrated · Jul 30 Pat Forde: Why Pat Fitzgerald Feels Like the Perfect Fit at Michigan State Both the coach and program are coming off painful setbacks, making this one of college football’s most compelling fresh starts.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 29 Where Kirk Ferentz Is Wrong About College Football Getting ‘Back to the ‘70s’ The Iowa coach is missing a key piece of history he should know well.
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Inside rogue agent Gianni Infantino’s secret plan to sell off the World Cup IN FOCUS: Not even Infantino’s inner circle or closest advisors at Fifa knew about his privatisation project, writes Miguel Delaney – and were angered when the news emerged
International Business Times · Jul 29 FIFA's $20 Billion World Cup Plan Sparks Global Backlash. UEFA Says Tournament 'Is Not FIFA's To Sell' FIFA's ambitious plan to bring private investors into the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup has ignited one of the biggest governance disputes in modern soccer.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 29 Morning Mail: headwinds for green revolution, Football Australia’s Fifa deadline, Fauci takes the fifth Anti-wind campaigns eat into popular support for renewable power sources; federation must decide whether or not to join World Cup selloff
AAP · Jul 29 'Want me to retire': Munster vows to defy critics Melbourne star Cameron Munster has revealed his return from injury timetable in the NRL and why he won't retire from representative football.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29 Uefa calls emergency meeting as opposition to Fifa plan hardens Uefa’s 55 members will meet on Thursday afternoon to discuss a coordinated response to Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup
The Economic Times · Jul 29 "My time with national team is over": Neymar confirms Brazil retirement Neymar has confirmed his international football career with Brazil is now over. He stated he gave everything for the national team and the yellow jersey. Neymar's remarks followed Brazil's World Cup exit against Norway. This defeat marked Brazil's earliest World Cup exit since 1990. His departure closes a significant chapter…
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The Guardian - UK · Jul 29 The Guardian view on selling off the World Cup: a red-card offence by Gianni Infantino Editorial: Fifa’s president hopes to sell stakes in the planet’s most watched sporting event. In the wider interests of football, he must be resisted
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29 Infantino’s World Cup plan is part of a desire for expansion that was clear from the start Fifa’s plans to sell a share of the World Cup’s commercial rights are the latest in a long line of presidential power moves