Is There Any Truth to Bret Bielema’s Jab at Greg Sankey and the SEC? The Illinois coach engaged in some playful trolling Tuesday. Sports Illustrated · Jul 28
Is the World Cup for sale? Here’s what Fifa’s plans mean and what happens next Gianni Infantino is under fire from Uefa over plans to sell off commercial rights for the tournament but he says they are ‘about the democratisation of football worldwide’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 28
Explaining FIFA President’s Plan to Sell the World Cup: Millions to Make and Trump Links The world’s soccer associations have to decide between selling the soul of the sport or making $20 million. Sports Illustrated · Jul 28
Fantasy Football No. 7 Pick Draft Strategy: How to Win From the Seventh Position The flexibility between positions that the slot possesses makes it a good one to build a roster. Sports Illustrated · Jul 28
Fifa’s shameful scheme to sell off World Cup is gravest existential threat to football yet – but will anyone stop it? Fifa’s latest money-spinning wheeze, to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investment, has been met with horror. Now its member associations must make a stand against ‘football’s nuclear bomb’, writes Miguel Delaney The Independent UK · Jul 28
A ring before a playoff win for Justin Herbert, who gets engaged to singer Madison Beer Justin Herbert has his first ring, and it's not on the football field The Independent UK · Jul 28
Man charged in connection with rape of 15-year-old girl at football pitch A MAN has been charged connection with the rape of a 15-year-old girl at a football pitch in Oban The National (Scotland) · Jul 28
UEFA issues stunning statement after FIFA outlines controversial private company plan Opinion-dividing president Gianni Infantino is running for another term in office Evening Standard · Jul 28
Fifa accused of ‘selling the soul of football’ over $20bn World Cup commercial rights sale plan Fifa has announced plans to sell a share of its commercial operations to private investors, a deal that would include the media and sponsorship rights of the World Cup The Guardian - UK · Jul 28
Uefa issue stunning attack as Fifa 'crosses a line' over World Cup plans UEFA insists the World Cup is not an “asset to trade” after FIFA confirmed plans to set up a private company to run its competitions ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 28
Positive pilot scheme figures emerge as first SPFL club granted alcohol licence A pilot scheme to trial the impact of drink in Scottish football grounds resulted in no incidents of alcohol related disorder among supporters. The National (Scotland) · Jul 28
Roberto Mancini returns as Italy coach, Claudio Ranieri gets top FIGC role after World Cup failure Roberto Mancini is returning to manage the Italian national football team. Claudio Ranieri will now serve as the federation's new technical director. Mancini previously led Italy to a European Championship title in 2021. This appointment follows another World Cup qualification failure for the team. The partnership aims to rebuild Italy's… The Economic Times · Jul 28
FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family The Independent UK · Jul 28
Pubs restocking as Mayo’s party of parties set to continue The county is witnessing celebrations that have been in the making for 75 years after Mayo finally won another all-Ireland Gaelic football title. Evening Standard · Jul 28
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Uefa issues furious response after Fifa plans to sell stakes in the World Cup Fifa is working with bankers at JPMorgan to raise billions of dollars by bringing in external investors to take as much as a 20 per cent stake in the entity
FourFourTwo · Jul 28 A bizarre history of loans: Where did it really all begin? In the era of Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) loans are a handy mechanism for clubs without bottomless pits of money, but how did it all start?
Evening Standard · Jul 28 Jason Sudeikis’ Ted Lasso tackles women’s football in season four trailer The Apple TV Plus series is returning to screens after it was previously believed to have ended.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 28 SI:AM | Vita Vea Turns Up the Heat With Trade Request as Contract Negotiations Stall The Pro Bowl defensive tackle told the Buccaneers he wants to be dealt if they can’t reach an agreement on a new contract.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28 PalesTEENian review – engaging story of mixed identity is a bit of a muddle Joe Haddad’s solo show tilts between family comedy and football fandom as well as the horrors of the Gaza war but never quite finds its focus
Radio France Internationale · Jul 28 France legend Zidane succeeds Deschamps as boss of Les Bleus Zinedine Zidane was officially appointed as France's new head coach on Tuesday, succeeding Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation announced.
International Business Times UK · Jul 28 Argentina President Javier Milei Accuses US Democrats, Brazil and Mexico of Funding 'Anti-Argentina' World Cup Campaign Argentina's President Javier Milei claims, without evidence, that US Democrats, Brazil, and Mexico funded an anti-Argentina campaign following the World Cup, sparking diplomatic tensions.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28 Italy’s search for a manager turns into a shemozzle of epic proportions In today’s Football Daily: Oh Italy
The Conversation · Jul 28 When England crashes out of a football tournament, the stock market takes a dive On July 15 2026, England were just five tantalising minutes away from their first men’s World Cup final since 1966. But that was before Argentina scored two goals to claim victory in stoppage time.
Creative Bloq · Jul 28 Which brands are still winning now the World Cup's over? The World Cup trophy has been lifted. The brand trophy is still up for debate.
France 24 · Jul 28 Iconic footballer Zinedine Zidane and ‘Les Bleus’: a love story with a bright future French-Algerian football icon Zinedine Zidane became the new manager of France’s national football team on Tuesday, bringing an end to what little suspense there was over Didier Deschamp’s successor. Zidane frequently stated his desire to take over the French team and much of the football world supported his ambitions.