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Burnham says World Cup ‘was never anyone’s to sell’ as he criticises new Fifa plans

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The Independent UK

Redemption Beckons for USMNT Stars at the 2026 MLS All-Star Game

The team’s World Cup failure still weighs heavy on the minds of fans across the country.

Sports Illustrated

Who Is Burna Boy? Why Fans Are Moving From Music Talk to Shakira Romance Speculation

Burna Boy and Shakira's collaboration on the 2026 World Cup anthem 'Dai Dai' has sparked fan speculation about a potential romance, fuelled by their on-stage chemistry and Shakira's comments.

International Business Times UK

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Roberto Mancini returns as Italy coach after third straight World Cup miss

After days of controversy and debate, federation president Giovanni Malagò announced on Tuesday that Roberto Mancini will return as Italy coach.

Euronews

Protests Erupt After Drastic Decision Further Condemns Mexican Soccer

Mexican soccer has stagnated over the past decade.

Sports Illustrated

Andy Burnham hits out at Fifa over plan to sell stakes in the World Cup

Mr Burnham has joined criticism of the proposal, writing the ‘World Cup is not a product’

The Independent UK

Burnham says World Cup ‘not a product’ following Fifa’s private investment plans

The Prime Minister said ‘football belongs to the fans’.

Evening Standard

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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

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

Spain star delivers on bizarre World Cup promise after final triumph against Argentina

Defender made a vow if Spain were to lift the World Cup trophy

Evening Standard

Retaining Rodri is key to Manchester City success under Enzo Maresca

New manager’s No 1 priority must be to persuade World Cup-winning captain to stay as Real Madrid circle

The Guardian - UK

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

Tartan Army-themed whisky celebrates Scotland fans in Boston

AN independent whisky bottler has launched a new World Cup‑themed single cask celebrating the Tartan Army’s summer in Boston

The National (Scotland)

The Erling Haaland boom: Norway's 'pop-up economy' during the World Cup revealed in Visa data

Wherever and whenever Norway was playing, taxidermy raccoon aside, a "pop-up economy" followed.

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The Independent UK

US goalkeeper Matt Freese haunted by costly World Cup error after being booed on MLS return

Matt Freese made a critical error in USA’s 4-1 defeat by Belgium that knocked them out of the World Cup

Evening Standard

UEFA issues stunning statement after FIFA outlines controversial private company plan

Opinion-dividing president Gianni Infantino is running for another term in office

Sports Illustrated

Let’s Talk About MLB Bobblehead Giveaways

Why do teams distribute items to less than half the people in attendance?

The Independent UK

Marc Cucurella gets tattoo of Spain manager as he keeps World Cup promise

Marc Cucurella has got a tattoo of Spain manager Luis de la Fuente on his body following Spain’s World Cup win. The former Chelsea defender, who has now joined Real Madrid, promised to honour De La Fuente if Spain won the World Cup. He revealed the design on Instagram on…

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The Guardian - UK

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 National (Scotland)

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 ...

Sports Illustrated

La Liga President Rips Gianni Infantino for ‘Pathetic’ Takedown of World Cup Critics

The FIFA president released a 15-page Instagram rant defending a slew of controversies.

The Economic Times

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 Independent UK

Fifa boss Gianni Infantino ‘plans to sell World Cup stake’ in deal worth billions

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The Independent UK

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

Reason

People Have Got To Try Being Normal About Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and the WNBA

Plus: Congress struggling to regulate college sports, looking at the economics of World Cup hosts, and why are golf shows all the same?

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