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Why FIFA Scrapped Plans for Selling the World Cup, What Comes Next

FIFA will hold presidential elections in March, when Infantino could be challenged for the first time in more than a decade.

Sports Illustrated

Uefa ‘considering options’ over Infantino’s Fifa presidency after World Cup investment plan abandoned

Prime minister Andy Burnham previously said Mr Infantino was ‘the wrong man to lead the organisation’

The Independent UK

FIFA President Gianni Infantino scraps controversial World Cup investment plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino was met with unprecedented backlash following his proposal for the structural reform of the World Cup. Under pressure, he announced that he was withdrawing his plan to sell part of the tournament to private investors. This proposal caused quite a stir internally and even led some…

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Premier League top scorer tips: Two each-way betting picks for the 2026/27 Golden Boot

Follow our football betting tips as we look ahead to the battle for top scorer in the 2026/27 Premier League season

The Independent UK

Trust in Infantino ‘badly shaken’ after Fifa scraps World Cup investment plan

Mr Infantino said early on Saturday that ‘this proposal will not proceed’ after it became clear the project had created divisions.

Evening Standard

Is Girona vs Arsenal on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch pre-season friendly

Everything you need to know ahead of the pre-season friendly

The Independent UK

Marketing stunt or ‘extraordinary’ transfer? Ravenna fans ride wave of the Ronaldinho Effect

Brazil legend’s decision to play in Serie C at the age of 46 has divided fans – but the man who arranged the deal has high hopes

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'Xabi Alonso is being listened to by the owners and putting his stamp on things at Stamford Bridge' Clinton Morrison writes in his Top, Top Column

Clinton Morrison reflects on all the latest transfer comings and goings, changes in the dugouts and pays tribute to the world’s oldest professional footballer after he ended a four-year goalscoring drought

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Graeme Shinnie on Aberdeen exit, debt to Terry Butcher and playing with Crohn's at 35

Graeme Shinnie has opened up on his Aberdeen exit, debt to Terry Butcher, ICT ambitions, move in to coaching and playing with Crohn's disease…

The National (Scotland)

Football Australia and AFC welcome Fifa climbdown on World Cup sell-off plan

FA chair Anter Isaac has said some principles of football ‘should never change’ after Fifa withdrew its proposal in the wake of significant backlash

The Guardian - AU

Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world

The Independent UK

FIFA scraps World Cup sell-off plan after resistance from members

FIFA has scrapped its plans to sell off a share of the World Cup after facing heavy opposition from various quarters. UEFA expressed strong disapproval, warning of boycotts and alleging that FIFA was compromising the integrity of football. President Infantino acknowledged that the initiative caused rifts within the organization, leading…

The Economic Times

Man City vs. Inter Milan—Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

It’s Enzo Maresca taking on Christian Chivu in Hong Kong.

Sports Illustrated

Infantino abandons plan to sell World Cup profits after backlash

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The Guardian - AU

Fifa scraps proposal to sell off stakes in World Cup after widespread backlash

Gianni ⁠Infantino has said Fifa has scrapped plans to ⁠sell a stake in the World ⁠Cup to private investors ‌after widespread ‌backlash

The Independent UK

Fifa scraps plan to sell World Cup stakes after boycott threat and widespread backlash

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is facing considerable pressure after his controversial plan collapsed

Sports Illustrated

USMNT Star Adds to Growing List Swapping MLS for EFL Championship

The Columbus Crew standout played only one minute for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

MLS Predictions: Rivalries, Star Player Clashes Highlight Matchday 19

After a busy week for the 2026 MLS All-Stars, all 30 teams are back in action in regular season play.

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European nations have won more than half of all World Cups. Now they're threatening to boycott the next one

UEFA nations have won 13 of 23 World Cups, but they're threatening a walkout after the sport's most profitable tournament yet.

Evening Standard

Liverpool on red alert as World Cup star 'hands in transfer request' amid Premier League interest

Belgian impressed at first major tournament this summer

Sports Illustrated

Chelsea vs. Tottenham: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

There’s little ‘friendly’ about the upcoming preseason clash between Chelsea and Spurs.

The Guardian - UK

Arsenal’s title defence: keeping tired players fit and the Vinícius question

Key players have piled up extra minutes at the World Cup and signing Vinícius Júnior would smash their wage structure

The Economic Times

Hockey India meltdown amid jersey furore: Prez Tirkey says wasn't consulted; Sec gen insists all were aware

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey claims he was unaware of the saffron jersey decision. Secretary Bhola Nath Singh insists all officials knew about the uniform change. Former players criticized the move, questioning the team's established identity. Tirkey sought written clarification from officials regarding the approval process. The controversy arises before…

The Guardian - UK

Gianni Infantino, Fifa and the week that rocked the football world

Ultimately doomed plan for sale of commercial rights to World Cup caused chaos with Uefa, AFC and Concacaf leading the opposition

The Guardian - UK

Infantino under huge pressure after plan for World Cup sell-off sparks resignation and rebuke

The walls started closing in on Gianni Infantino after another dramatic day that saw one of his senior advisoers resign and brought a scathing rebuke from Fifa’s own chief operating officer

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