Premier League side prepare bid for Celtic star after standout World Cup showing Everton are preparing to firm up their interest in Celtic right-back Johnston. The National (Scotland) · Jul 29
SFA chiefs to attend emergency UEFA summit amid controversial Gianni Infantino plans Scottish FA (SFA) President Mike Mulraney and Chief Executive Ian Maxwell will take part in an emergency UEFA summit The National (Scotland) · Jul 29
Uefa calls emergency meeting as opposition to Fifa plan hardens Uefa’s 55 members will meet on Thursday afternoon to discuss a coordinated response to Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup The Guardian - UK · Jul 29
"My time with national team is over": Neymar confirms Brazil retirement Neymar has confirmed his international football career with Brazil is now over. He stated he gave everything for the national team and the yellow jersey. Neymar's remarks followed Brazil's World Cup exit against Norway. This defeat marked Brazil's earliest World Cup exit since 1990. His departure closes a significant chapter… The Economic Times · Jul 29
FIFA launch investigation over Argentina's 'Las Malvinas' taunt after England defeat Albiceleste players are accused of making ‘non-sporting demonstrations’ after World Cup semi-final Evening Standard · Jul 29
FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle and 'Malvinas' banner FIFA has charged two Argentina players for striking opponents after the World Cup final. The soccer federation faces charges for a political banner displayed after beating England. Charges also include discriminatory fan behavior and an alleged assault by an assistant coach. Several Argentina players and one Spain player face unsporting… The Economic Times · Jul 29
The Guardian view on selling off the World Cup: a red-card offence by Gianni Infantino Editorial: Fifa’s president hopes to sell stakes in the planet’s most watched sporting event. In the wider interests of football, he must be resisted The Guardian - UK · Jul 29
Infantino’s World Cup plan is part of a desire for expansion that was clear from the start Fifa’s plans to sell a share of the World Cup’s commercial rights are the latest in a long line of presidential power moves The Guardian - UK · Jul 29
Fifa open disciplinary case against Argentina FA over Falklands banner and other incidents Argentina players held a banner referencing the Falklands after their semi-final win over England The Independent UK · Jul 29
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over Falklands banner and final chaos Fifa has begun disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over the Falkland Islands banner displayed after their World Cup semi-final win over England The Guardian - UK · Jul 29
Man City’s $267 Million Midfield Rebuild Paves Way for Rodri Exit Elliot Anderson could soon be followed to Manchester by another expensive addition. Sports Illustrated · Jul 29
USMNT Midfielder Addresses Mauricio Pochettino’s Future Amid Ongoing Contract Talks The U.S. men’s national team manager saw his contract expire this summer after the 2026 World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Jul 29
Stop Dropping This Naive Take About Caitlin Clark and Come Back to Reality The WNBA superstar can’t control the runaway narratives that surround her. Sports Illustrated · Jul 29
Uefa to discuss boycotting World Cup in emergency meeting after Fifa bombshell Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell off the World Cup has been met by fierce criticism The Independent UK · Jul 29
Euronews · Jul 29 UEFA slams FIFA over Infantino's deadline for World Cup stake sale The clash between FIFA and UEFA has intensified after European football's governing body issued a fresh rebuke over plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. UEFA will hold an emergency meeting to discuss its next steps.
The Conversation · Jul 29 Gianni Infantino wants to sell the World Cup – but it’s not his to sell It’s clear from the generally horrified reaction to Gianni Infantino’s plan to turn the World Cup into an investment vehicle that the Fifa boss has gone too far.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29 Gianni Infantino’s big World Cup sale and Fifa’s race to the bottom line In today’s newsletter: Fifa and an investment idea so egregious, even Sepp Blatter is chiming in
The Guardian - US · Jul 29 USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino, US Soccer in ‘final stages’ of agreeing on new contract A new deal, which multiple sources told the Guardian is close to being finalized, would extend the Argentinian through the 2030 World Cup
Sports Illustrated · Jul 29 The 10 Greatest Soccer Games of All Time—Ranked These are the best matches that truly captured everything that makes soccer the beautiful game.
Latin Times · Jul 29 BTS Walks Away From the Grammys It Chased for Five Years — Puts the New Asian Pop Category on Trial BTS is withdrawing from Grammy consideration after the Recording Academy's new Best Asian Pop category excluded English-language tracks, including much of the group's own comeback album.
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Jurrien Timber leaves Arsenal pre-season camp in latest injury blow The Premier League champions have been without a fully-fit Timber since March
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Miguel Delaney: ‘Fifa’s World Cup plan is worse than the Super League’ IN FULL
Euronews · Jul 29 FIFA's plan to sell World Cup to private investors met with shock and anger by the world of football FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations, offering each $40 million (€35 million) if they back his controversial plan to sell stakes in the governing body's major competitions.
The Guardian - US · Jul 29 This week’s soccer questions: is this Fifa’s Super League moment and can Arsenal land Vinícius Júnior? We look at the controversy around the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, what the Gunners need to get to the next level and Liverpool’s uncertain summer
Sports Illustrated · Jul 29 SI:AM | FIFA’s Latest Scheme Is Shameful Even by Its Low Standards The plot to sell the World Cup is another stain on the organization’s already tattered reputation.