Rangers and Hearts Women both set up Champions League chance with wins Rangers and Hearts Women both set up Champions League chance with wins The National (Scotland) · Aug 5
Fifa insists Gianni Infantino will remain president after Rabat crisis meeting A Fifa statement said Gianni Infantino has sent written apologies to the Fifa council and the 211 member associations over the World Cup sell-off The Guardian - UK · Aug 5
Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer leader after his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash Carney says Infantino committed a “fatal” governance mistake by failing to… The Independent UK · Aug 5
‘Fifa Super League’: Infantino discussed having governing body’s name on European breakaway A document has shown how Fifa staff were involved in the European breakaway and that the global governing body was prepared to sideline member associations The Guardian - UK · Aug 5
Mark Carney has ‘no confidence’ in Infantino as Luís Figo calls for Fifa president to resign The Canadian prime minister called Infantino’s abortive sell-off scheme ‘fatal’, while the Portuguese legend Figo said he should stand down ‘to save football’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 5
European soccer leagues add to pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid 'crisis' meeting European soccer leagues are demanding governance reform from FIFA. This call follows a failed plan to sell World Cup stakes. The proposal was described as dangerous and raised serious concerns. FIFA must not continue taking unilateral disruptive decisions. Until reform occurs, new FIFA competitions will be rejected. The Economic Times · Aug 5
Could Luis Figo become the first former footballer to be FIFA president? Portuguese legend drops explosive Gianni Infantino statement Gianni Infantino is hanging by a thread - with Luis Figo going in for the kill FourFourTwo · Aug 5
Soccer: Infantino holds crisis meeting in Morocco as FIFA stake sale fallout continues FIFA President Gianni Infantino is holding a crisis meeting in Morocco. His proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights has collapsed amid criticism. European football body UEFA has lost confidence in his leadership. Infantino seeks to secure his position before the March election. African administrators are sending messages of support… The Economic Times · 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
The Celtic transfer non-negotiable amid Engels and Johnston departure talks John Collins has told Celtic they can only consider cashing in on key duo Arne Engels and Alistair Johnston after their Champions League play-off… The National (Scotland) · Aug 5
New 2026–27 La Liga Rules: How Barcelona, Real Madrid Will Be Affected La Liga has adopted new rules that could significantly impact the pair of Spanish giants. Sports Illustrated · Aug 5
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
Nottingham Forest were a semi-final away from what felt like Europa League glory last season, now, Oliver Glasner must stop an unravelling that seems to already be in effect - Nottingham Forest 2026-27 season preview Nottingham Forest must bounce back from the relative failure that was their 2025-26 season FourFourTwo · Aug 5
How to Watch Chelsea vs. Juventus on TV, Live Stream These two clubs meet for the first time since Juve traveled to Stamford Bridge in 2021. Sports Illustrated · Aug 5
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5 Which footballer made the biggest leap in competitive levels between games? Plus: worst penalty shootouts, poachers turned gamekeepers … and footballers donating antiques?!
The National (Scotland) · Aug 5 Why might the SFA be keeping schtum over where they stand on Infantino? Would it not be an easy PR win for the SFA to publicly withdraw support for Gianni Infantino to remain as FIFA president? Graeme McGarry examines a…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4 The Fifa family: which confederations could support Infantino or turn against him? The president is under increasing scrutiny following his World Cup sell-off plan. We look at each confederation’s relationship with the governing body
The Independent UK · 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
Sports Illustrated · Aug 4 Carlos Espi’s Real Madrid Move Surprised Many—but It Shouldn’t Have Things move fast when José Mourinho confirms what he wants.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 4 Scottish FA urged to 'stop dithering' and withdraw support for 'clown' Infantino The Scottish FA has been urged to 'stop dithering' and withdraw support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino
Sports Illustrated · Aug 4 Real Madrid’s Biggest Transfer Fees for Academy Players—Ranked La Fábrica has been hugely profitable for Madrid over the years.
The Independent UK · Aug 4 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 The real reason Chelsea signed Jordan Henderson CHELSEA FC: The England international is a surprise signing for Chelsea but, as Jack Rathborn explains, Xabi Alonso could lean on the 36-year-old to help establish his ideas at an unstable club
Radio France Internationale · Aug 4 Top Fifa executive Wenger condemns move to reform World Cup business plan Former Arsenal coach Arsène Wenger on Tuesday became the latest top executive at world football's governing body Fifa to distance himself from the failed plan of Fifa boss Gianni Infantino to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.
The Conversation · 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.