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The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

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

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🔴 UEFA to boycott World Cup over FIFA proposals

UEFA’s member associations have unanimously agreed to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions in opposition to FIFA’s proposal to sell stakes in a tournament-operating subsidiary to outside investors.

France 24 · Jul 30

Uefa agrees to boycott Fifa competitions if World Cup sell-off plans proceed

Uefa nations have agreed to boycott all Fifa tournaments if the global governing body continues with its plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

UEFA announces boycott of future FIFA World Cups over investment plan

UEFA says the World Cup "cannot be treated as an investment product" and has threatened to pull its national teams from FIFA competitions unless the proposal is permanently withdrawn.

Euronews · 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

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All 55 Uefa countries to boycott World Cup if Fifa deal goes through

ALL 55 Uefa countries are to boycott the World Cup in protest against Fifa's proposed deal to sell stakes to private investment

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

Fifa’s sales pitch revealed: more tournaments, more debt … but little mention of women’s game

Fifa’s pitch to persuade members to approve sale of World Cup’s commercial rights includes more tournaments, higher ticket prices and debt financing

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Marc Cucurella Fulfills World Cup Tattoo Promise—Now It’s Over to Lamine Yamal

Yamal also made a pre-World Cup pledge, although he hasn’t yet fulfilled it.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30

Fifa’s sale of the century: how Kushners and Trump are at centre of a tangled web

Joshua Kushner is now the kingpin in driving the sale of the World Cup to investors and family ties are tight around the project

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Money has strangled sports. Now Fifa is putting soccer up for sale

Gianni Infantino’s plan for a Fifa subsidiary is odious – but it’s hard to feel surprised

The Guardian - US · Jul 30

Fifa World Cup sell-off LIVE: Infantino future as Fifa president in doubt after English FA withdraws support

Uefa says it has lost confidence in Infantino as Fifa president after his ‘shabby, back-room, opaque deal’ to try and sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investment

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Fifa ‘undermining the very foundations of football’, says AFC as Uefa talks loom

The AFC has accused Fifa of undermining the foundations of football by failing to consult confederations over its plan to sell off World Cup stakes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

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The Independent UK · Jul 30

World Cup hero Geoff Hurst stars in new film to celebrate 60th anniversary of England’s 1966 triumph

It has been 60 years since England won the World Cup for the first and only time, beating West Germany 4-2 in the final at Wembley

France 24 · 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.

The National (Scotland) · 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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30

MLS Promises to Be the Cure for Post-World Cup Blues

The league pulled out all the stops for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday night.

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FourFourTwo · 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

AAP · 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.

The National (Scotland) · 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 Economic Times · 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…

Bangkok Post · 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:

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

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29

Steven Naismith makes Scotland manager's job admission, lauds 'amazing' Steve Clarke

Steven Naismith has ruled himself out of the running for the Scotland manager’s job – but admitted he is prepared to step in on a temporary…

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