How Kylian Mbappe Compares to Cristiano Ronaldo After 100 Real Madrid Goal Contributions Mbappé and José Mourinho had some choice words after the Frenchman’s latest milestone. Sports Illustrated · Aug 27
Fifa in Africa: has Gianni Infantino really helped football development? Gianni Infantino might have backed down from his proposal to sell a minority stake of Fifa to corporate investors and he may be facing a backlash from all sides, but the steady commercialisation of the game continues. The Conversation · Aug 27
India to take on two-time World champions Uruguay in high-profile football friendly on October 6 On October 6, India is set to welcome Uruguay for a friendly football match, following games against Panama and Brazil. With Uruguay holding the twentieth rank globally, this match is a valuable opportunity for India to challenge itself against elite World Cup teams. The Economic Times · Aug 27
'Watching Kylian Mbappe score a World Cup final hat-trick, I can honestly say I didn’t care' Sir Geoff Hurst explains two reasons why he wasn’t upset to share his famous record in 2022 Sir Geoff Hurst stood alone for having scored a hat-trick in a men's World Cup final for decades before Kylian Mbappe achieved the same distinction FourFourTwo · Aug 27
ECB pushing for more free-to-air coverage with ITV open to showing Test cricket The England and Wales Cricket Board is planning to offer more rights packages to free-to-air broadcasters in the next set of TV contracts beginning in 2029, with the aim of broadening the sport’s appeal The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
Matildas follow Socceroo footsteps on path to World Cup The Matildas are firmly entrenched in preparations for next year's Women's World Cup, and are also looking to address their future sooner rather than later. AAP · Aug 27
UEFA set to withdraw FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League draw UEFA will likely withdraw its boycott threat against FIFA tournaments soon. This decision follows FIFA's shelving of plans for private financing in major events. The Champions League draw proceeded as usual in Monaco on Thursday. Paris Saint-Germain aims for a third consecutive European title this season. The new Champions League… The Economic Times · Aug 27
'Global talent' out, but young star answers Opals' call The Opals have suffered a blow to their ambitions of another podium at the Basketball World Cup, with a veteran ruled out, but a rising star is set to shine. AAP · Aug 27
UEFA to lift FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League draw European soccer body UEFA is set to formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan will not be revived. UEFA’s member federations are meeting Thursday in Monaco ahead of the Champions League draw, where they are expected to end the… France 24 · Aug 27
Barcelona vs. Athletic Club: Preview, Predictions and Lineups The Camp Nou will witness Barcelona’s first home game of 2026–27 on Thursday night. Sports Illustrated · Aug 27
Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Athletic Club: La Liga Barcelona will make their home season debut with some of their best players returning to the XI. Sports Illustrated · Aug 26
Cristiano Ronaldo Plays Unfamiliar Role in Stunning Al Nassr Comeback The Portuguese icon was visibly frustrated in his first start back with Al Nassr. Sports Illustrated · Aug 26
Could USMNT Star Folarin Balogun Cut it at Barcelona? The American striker has been linked with a surprise move to Camp Nou. Sports Illustrated · Aug 26
Sports Illustrated · Aug 26 Inter Miami’s Crisis Brings Unwanted History to Lionel Messi’s Door The Herons are staring down a five-game winless streak.
Euronews · Aug 26 UEFA expected to cancel planned boycott of FIFA tournaments In late July, UEFA announced its 55 member associations would take no part in FIFA competitions as long as the world governing body's FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal remained alive.
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Chelsea in talks to sign goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa Villa are looking to offload the World Cup winner following the acquisition of Japan international Zion Suzuki
Sports Illustrated · Aug 26 The Rise of the $117 Million Midfielder You Hadn’t Heard of Three Months Ago Manchester City saw fit to spend big money on teenage talent Ayyoub Bouaddi.
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Barcelona cancel planned celebration for World Cup winning players after police clash with fans Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed instead confirmed the club will hold a ‘demonstration of the Catalan flag of independence’
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Uefa set to call off World Cup boycott after failed Fifa sell-off plan All 55 Uefa members threatened to boycott Fifa tournaments if Gianni Infantino’s much-criticised proposal went ahead
Dot Esports · Aug 26 GothamChess named BASILISK’s Head of Chess with Esports World Cup glory as the goal Levy Rozman signs on as BASILISK's Head of Chess, where he'll recruit players, build content, and chase an Esports World Cup title against Magnus Carlsen.
Fortune · Aug 26 New York metro area touts $3.5 billion impact from World Cup, silent on full costs from transit overruns and hosting FIFA The final tally came after some naysayers derided the total spend from both New York and New Jersey, which put up an estimated $245 million.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26 Uefa to lift boycott threat after Fifa promises no World Cup sale repeat Uefa is to drop its threatened boycott of Fifa competitions after receiving concrete guarantees that the global governing body will never attempt a repeat of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup
The Guardian - US · Aug 26 Olivia Moultrie’s injury leaves the USWNT with a thinning midfield pool ahead of the World Cup The Portland Thorns midfielder fills a role few in the US player pool can match, and she’s in a race against time to be fit for Brazil