Arsene Wenger breaks silence on Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan Fifa’s chief of global development Arsene Wenger welcomes Infantino’s decision to scrap controversial proposal The Independent UK · Aug 4
‘Everything Possible’—President Trump’s Stance on Infantino Scandal As Support Wavers The power struggle raging around the FIFA president has taken a few more twists and turns. Sports Illustrated · Aug 4
Arsene Wenger breaks silence on Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan Former Arsenal manager had faced criticism over his silence on the controversial plan Evening Standard · Aug 4
Fifa denies embattled chief sought Trump’s help Fifa on Tuesday dismissed as “pure fiction” a report that its president Gianni Infantino had sought support from US President Donald Trump’s administration after the collapse of a plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. Bangkok Post · Aug 4
Concacaf countries considering withdrawing support for under-fire Gianni Infantino The confederation which represents North America, Central America and the Caribbean is pondering its position The Guardian - UK · Aug 4
Incoming Rangers winger reveals World Cup winner once paid chunk of his transfer fee Incoming Rangers winger Daisuke Yokota has revealed that his mentor, German World Cup winner Lukas Podolski, once personally paid a chunk of his… The National (Scotland) · Aug 4
Ben Stokes responds to England retirement U-turn speculation Ben Stokes has ruled out the possibility of performing a retirement U-turn and returning to play for England in the future. Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket in June, but England’s managing director Rob Key admitted last week that he would not be surprised if the all-rounder came back… The Independent UK · Aug 4
Ferran on his MEGA cap: "Honestly, I know nothing about politics" Barcelona striker, who may change clubs next season, told CNN his presence on Spain's victory parade at Cibeles in a cap echoing Trump's slogan was no big deal. Euronews · Aug 4
The Scots who faced Franco Baresi pay tribute as the AC Milan great is laid to rest The Scots who faced Franco Baresi pay tribute to one of football's greatest defenders as the AC Milan and Italy legend is laid to rest. The National (Scotland) · Aug 4
Snap beats revenue estimates on ad boost from World Cup, shares surge Snap's second-quarter revenue surpassed estimates, boosted by World Cup advertising and large advertiser activity. The social media company is enhancing its ad platform with AI-powered tools for better targeting. Daily active users grew five percent, maintaining prior growth rates across the platform. Despite competition, Snap's revenue jumped nineteen percent to… The Economic Times · Aug 4
Infantino, the FIFA president under pressure after scrapped investor plan PARIS (FRANCE) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino's ability to brush aside criticism and push through enlarged versions of the Club World Cup and World Cup lent him an air of omnipotence, but a failed private investor plan has left his position under threat for the first time. Bangkok Post · Aug 4
Jason Sudeikis gave Justin Bieber acting coaching before World Cup performance Jason Sudeikis has revealed the acting advice he gave Justin Bieber during rehearsals for the 2026 Fifa World Cup final halftime show, where the pair appeared together in a Ted Lasso sketch. BANG Premier · Aug 3
Ferran Torres Makes Massive Statement About His Future Amid Barcelona Exit Links The 2026 World Cup hero cast his Barcelona future into doubt. Sports Illustrated · Aug 3
Liverpool arrivals imminent as Andoni Iraola reveals Jeremie Frimpong injury latest Reds face Monaco in pre-season friendly this weekend and Andoni Iraola is set to be handed a selection boost Evening Standard · Aug 3
Evening Standard · Aug 3 Chelsea set for major injury boost after confirming eighth summer transfer Chelsea’s new signing suffered a freak injury during England’s World Cup last-16 win
The Guardian - US · Aug 3 Mauricio Pochettino’s US return is risky, expensive and probably unnecessary In giving the head coach another World Cup cycle, US Soccer is tempting fate for negligible benefit
Sports Illustrated · Aug 3 The Winners, Losers From Mauricio Pochettino’s New USMNT Contract The U.S. men’s national team manager has penned a new deal through 2030, which comes with the promise of a different strategy.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 3 First Danny Welbeck, Now Jordan Henderson—Why Are Chelsea Signing Older Players? Chelsea have dramatically changed their transfer strategy.
The Economic Times · Aug 3 "You created magic within group": Rohit Sharma hails T Dilip after end of stint as fielding coach Rohit Sharma lauded T Dilip for his significant contributions to Indian cricket. Dilip's tenure saw India achieve major tournament victories and improved fielding standards. The popular fielding medal ceremony was a highlight of his impactful coaching period. Dilip expressed gratitude for his five years serving the Indian team. Subhadeep Ghosh…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3 Radio presenters were 1966 World Cup heroes too Letter: Andrew Keeley will never forget Brian Moore and Alan Clarke’s commentary on BBC radio
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Key dates to decide Gianni Infantino’s future as Fifa reaffirms support following crisis meeting Infantino is under intense pressure as footballing bodies turn against the Fifa president in the fallout of his botched World Cup sell-off scheme
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Waitrose makes major change to late night deliveries across the UK The retailer trialled the delivery window in more than 50 shops during the World Cup
Dot Esports · Aug 3 Bigo Live joins Esports World Cup 2026 as official content partner for MENA region The livestreaming platform will stream key matches across Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Honor of Kings, and PUBG Mobile for Arabic-speaking and multilingual gaming communities.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 3 Is Mauricio Pochettino Doomed? How USMNT Managers Have Fared in Second World Cup Cycles The USMNT has the Argentine boss for the next four years, but he would have to make history to enjoy any definition of success.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3 Scrapped proposals, statement wars and the ongoing Infantino furore In today’s Football Daily: Gianni Infantino and that hot water cooler chat