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 · Aug 1
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 The Guardian - UK · Aug 1
'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 FourFourTwo · Aug 1
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) · Aug 1
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 · Aug 1
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 · Aug 1
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 · Aug 1
Man City vs. Inter Milan—Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups It’s Enzo Maresca taking on Christian Chivu in Hong Kong. Sports Illustrated · Aug 1
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 Guardian - AU · Jul 31
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 The Independent UK · Jul 31
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 · Jul 31
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. Sports Illustrated · Jul 31
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. Fortune · Jul 31
Evening Standard · Jul 31 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 · Jul 31 Chelsea vs. Tottenham: Preview, Predictions and Lineups There’s little ‘friendly’ about the upcoming preseason clash between Chelsea and Spurs.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31 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 · Jul 31 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 · Jul 31 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 · Jul 31 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
Sports Illustrated · Jul 31 Birmingham vs. Barcelona—Friendly: Live Score and Match Stats The Catalan giants continue preseason with a trip to Jude Bellingham’s old stomping ground.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31 Franco Baresi obituary Italian footballer who captained AC Milan for 15 of his 20 seasons, a period of unprecedented success for the club
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Fifa official launches scathing attack on Infantino as World Cup proposal left in tatters IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Fifa executive puts job on line in scathing attack of Gianni Infantino over World Cup plan Fifa’s chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has not followed senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro out the door but accepts he could lose his job by speaking out
FourFourTwo · Jul 31 Will the Women's World Cup 2027 go ahead after FIFA civil war? Plans to bring private investors into the World Cup have prompted fury and boycott threats - but how far-reaching could that be?