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UEFA maintains boycott threat of FIFA competitions after Infantino's crisis meeting

Maintaining its position, UEFA has not wavered in its FIFA boycott threat, prompted by ongoing distrust in President Gianni Infantino. The European football governing body highlighted that the prerequisites for lifting this threat are still unfulfilled. Despite FIFA's apology for its unsuccessful World Cup stake selling plan and commitments to…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Fifa executives rally behind Infantino despite commercial plan fiasco

Gianni Infantino’s position as world football’s most powerful administrator appeared more secure on Thursday after senior Fifa executives backed him to remain president despite his failed attempt to overhaul the commercial operations behind competitions including the World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 6

New Favorite for Rodri Deal With Real Madrid Move in the Balance

The World Cup-winning captain is back at the top of his game.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 6

Police raid South Korea FA headquarters over appointment of disgraced World Cup coach

Scrutiny over Hong’s appointment as South Korea manager has resurfaced after a dire World Cup campaign

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Argentina gets national holiday to mark win over England as Falklands banner row rumbles on

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The Independent UK · Aug 6

Uefa planning to check if Infantino tried to sell stakes in World Cup on cheap

Uefa is planning to commission an independent valuation of Fifa’s World Cup sale plans after concerns they were undervalued

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

Argentina FA commemorate World Cup win over England with national holiday

Argentina knocked England out of the 2026 World Cup in a match surrounded by political tensions over the Falkland Islands

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Soccer: FIFA governance debate set to outlive Morocco truce despite backing for Infantino

FIFA apologized for mistakes in a World Cup commercial rights proposal after member federations complained. A review will now be conducted before a report is presented to the Council. European Leagues criticized FIFA's short assessment timeline for tournament expansion plans. Infantino seeks a fourth term as president while facing leadership…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

The 19-word message in Gianni Infantino’s delusional letter that shows Fifa refuses to learn

FIFA IN CRISIS: Infantino admitted ‘mistakes were made’ in the process behind trying to sell off the World Cup to private investment but, as Richard Jolly writes, he was more interested in insisting the real issue was horrible ‘attacks’ on Fifa’s integrity

The Independent UK · Aug 6

‘There’s No Going Back’—Seven Players Whose Real Madrid Exits Vinicius Jr Can Learn From

Not many stars walk away from the Bernabéu in their peak years.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 6