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The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

Ballon d’Or Winning Legend Puts Gianni Infantino on Blast in Withering Rant

Infantino’s FIFA presidency faces a “crisis meeting” in a desperate search for more support.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 5

The Soccer Legends: Why the Greatest Names in Football Still Matter Before 2026

Every four years, the World Cup resets the clock on football's collective memory. New faces emerge, new records get chased, and yet the conversation always circles back to the same handful of names that defined what greatness looks like. As anticipation builds for the 2026 tournament, spread across the United…

inkl · Aug 5

Real Madrid legend implores ‘deceitful’ Gianni Infantino to resign as Fifa president

Infantino is under immense pressure after his foiled plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors

The Independent UK · Aug 5

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Embattled FIFA head Infantino holds emergency talks amid calls to step down

FIFA President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other directors of world football's governing body on Wednesday amid continuing criticism over his since-abandoned proposal to open the World Cup to private investment.

France 24 · Aug 5

Five Potential Replacements for Curtis Jones at Liverpool

Inter Milan are aiming to strike a deal with the Reds for academy graduate Jones.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 4

Gianni Infantino summons senior Fifa officials to crisis meeting as allies dwindle

Infantino was accused of ‘blackmail’ and faced more attacks from senior Fifa figures on another bruising day on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Former FIFA Vice President Prince Ali accuses Infantino of 'blackmail' as presure on leadership mounts

In a social media post, Prince Ali said that during the World Cup — where Jordan made its debut in June — he was told if he endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino “it would go a long way to helping our FA out.”

Euronews · Aug 4

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Gianni Infantino accused of ‘blackmail’ by Jordan FA president after foiled Fifa plan

Infantino was forced to abandon his plans to sell stakes in the World Cup and Fifa tournaments to private investors

The Independent UK · Aug 4

England fan amends viral World Cup win tattoo weeks after Argentina defeat

Sean Carrington spent £550 on a tattoo of the World Cup trophy above the words ‘England World Cup Winner 2026’ after the 2-1 win over DR Congo in the round of 32

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Fifa’s failed equity plan and football’s growing welfare crisis

The plan by Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, to invite equity investment into the World Cup didn’t last long. Announced on July 28, it immediately provoked hostility from across football.

The Conversation · Aug 4

Chelsea XI vs Juventus: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for pre-season friendly today

Mykhailo Mudryk is hoping for his first minutes since his doping ban was lifted

Evening Standard · Aug 4

Infantino’s problems mount inside and outside Fifa

PARIS - Pressure on Fifa president Gianni Infantino intensified on Tuesday, with opposition emerging from within world football’s governing body as well as from external critics over his since-abandoned proposal to open the World Cup to private investment.

Bangkok Post · Aug 4

FIFA Executive Arsene Wenger Clarifies Role in Gianni Infantino’s Failed World Cup Plot

External factors help explain why Wenger has waited an entire week to comment on a hotly divisive scheme.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 4

Infantino's problems mount as Wenger and key FIFA ally turn on him

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces growing pressure and internal dissent. His abandoned World Cup investment plan has drawn sharp criticism from within. Key figures like Arsene Wenger and Mattias Grafstrom have distanced themselves from the proposal. UEFA has threatened legal action over the opaque and flawed deal. Infantino's path to…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

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France 24 · Aug 4

FIFA president Infantino's problems mount as key FIFA allies turn on him

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faced intensified pressure on Tuesday from within world football's governing body as well as from external critics over his since-abandoned proposal to open the World Cup to private investment. Infantino has been swamped with criticism of his style of leadership and a previously smooth path to…

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Ben Stokes responds to England retirement U-turn speculation

Ben Stokes has ruled out the possibility of performing a retirement U-turn and returning to play for England in the future. Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket in June, but England’s managing director Rob Key admitted last week that he would not be surprised if the all-rounder came back…

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Waitrose makes major change to late night deliveries across the UK

The retailer trialled the delivery window in more than 50 shops during the World Cup

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Mauricio Pochettino makes call on USMNT future after turbulent World Cup

The Argentine led USA to the last 16 of the World Cup on home soil this year

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 3

Stephen McGowan: No obvious candidate for Scotland job after demise of 'Largs mafia'

So much for international football being the poor relation. Overlooked in Gianni Infantino’s rush to flog the World Cup to the highest bidders,…

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Uefa leads push to force Gianni Infantino resignation after World Cup plan collapses

The Fifa President is under pressure after the collapse of his plans to sell off part of the World Cup, with associations starting to withdraw their endorsement letters for the Swiss official to run for another term

FourFourTwo · Aug 3

These World Cup 2026 trends MUST continue this season to make Premier League fun again

While there were several unsavoury aspects of World Cup 2026, the football itself was thrilling - and the Premier League could learn a thing or two

The Independent UK · Aug 3

English FA to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino after scrapped World Cup sell-off

Infantino’s position as Fifa president is under heavy scrutiny after his failed plan to sell off the World Cup

France 24 · Aug 3

Infantino under growing pressure after FIFA scraps World Cup investor proposal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under pressure after abandoning plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. Infantino's plans fell apart after UEFA's 55-member nations agreed to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions. CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation also said they opposed…

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: Who leads the race after nominees announced?

Here’s how the top 10 contenders rank in the race to lift the Ballon d’Or in October

Sports Illustrated · Aug 3

World Cup Fan Favorite Tim Payne Stuns in Debut With New Club

The New Zealand icon has 5.4 million Instagram followers after the World Cup.

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