Thursday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it? Commonwealth Games medals up for grabs in weightlifting, track cycling and athletics. The Independent UK · Jul 29
Every USMNT Player in English Soccer for 2026–27 Season There is an abundance of American representation in England’s top two divisions. Sports Illustrated · Jul 29
I Didn't Think These Sneaker Trends Would Catch—Now Celebrities Won't Stop Wearing Them Trust the celebrity style set—these unconventional pairs really work. Marie Claire · Jul 29
FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino Officially Summoned Before Congress, and it's Getting Serious FIFA boss Gianni Infantino faces congressional scrutiny over his ties to Donald Trump, with 'legal bribery' claims, Trump Tower records and a controversial player ban in focus. International Business Times UK · Jul 29
Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan receives unlikely support from European nation IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 29
'This crosses a line' – UEFA furious at FIFA’s World Cup private investment plan 'This crosses a line' – UEFA furious at FIFA’s World Cup private investment plan The National (Scotland) · Jul 29
Better guacamole? How avocado import rules helped cut Mexico’s water pollution – it holds lessons for future US trade deals At picnics and World Cup watch parties across the United States this summer, people have been reaching for bowls of chips and guacamole. Most of that guacamole is made from avocados grown in Mexico – on orchards that, in what might come as a surprise, contribute less water pollution today… The Conversation · Jul 29
FIFA President’s Leaked Letter Issues $10 Billion Ultimatum to Every Nation Gianni Infantino has tried to convince voters before a decision is made on his plans. Sports Illustrated · Jul 29
Czech FA breaks ranks to back Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan Early plans for a Uefa boycott of Fifa competitions have suffered an early blow The Independent UK · Jul 29
Gianni Infantino has issued a $40 million ultimatum over despicable World Cup sell-off plan The FIFA president has promised ‘as much value as possible’ for Member Associations but the football community has reacted angrily to his scheme FourFourTwo · Jul 29
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Return Nears: Here's When Fans Could See Him Back on the MLS Field After leading Argentina to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, the Inter Miami superstar is expected to return to club action in early August following a mandatory recovery period, giving MLS fans hope that one of the league's biggest attractions will soon be back on the pitch. Latin Times · Jul 29
Real Madrid’s First Rodri ‘Approach’ to Man City Revealed After Major U-Turn Los Blancos are ramping up their interest in the World Cup Golden Ball winner. Sports Illustrated · Jul 29
Die-hard England fans threaten World Cup boycott as Fifa plans spark backlash The FA said it was ‘deeply concerned’ by Fifa’s proposals. Evening Standard · Jul 29
'Hands off our game': EU slams FIFA for selling a stake in the World Cup EU Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef backs the European Football Association in criticising the plan, which involves Trump’s affinal relative Joshua Kushner, while European countries are reportedly weighing a boycott. Euronews · Jul 29
Sports Illustrated · Jul 29 ‘Let’s Hope’—Gilberto Mora Breaks Silence on Future With European Giants Lurking The gem of Mexican soccer seems destined to make the jump sooner rather than later.
Euronews · Jul 29 By royal command: Spain mints new euro coin to mark World Cup football success Spain's Royal Mint will issue a 5‑euro silver coin in honour of the men's foootball team winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey earlier this month.
The Independent UK · Jul 29 FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in Kushner-backed World Cup investor plan FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept a $20 million offer to each in his controversial plan to sell stakes in a subsidiary running the World Cup
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Gianni Infantino gives ultimatum to nations over Fifa’s World Cup sell-off proposal IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Jul 29 'The World Cup Was Never Anyone's to Sell': UK PM Slams FIFA's $20 Billion Rights Plan FIFA's proposed $20 billion commercial rights venture has sparked backlash from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, UEFA, and football leaders. Here's why critics fear for the future of the World Cup.
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Gianni Infantino tells countries to back Fifa’s World Cup plan – or miss out on $30m Infantino will use a ‘one-off’ payment of $20m to tempt Fifa’s 211 member associations into backing his plans to sell stakes in the World Cup and other major tournaments to external investors
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29 Uefa has to show backbone: concrete action can make Fifa’s World Cup plans untenable European football has shown an increased willingness to talk tough with Fifa but words can only be wielded so many times
FourFourTwo · Jul 29 UEFA boycotting the World Cup: Everything you need to know about football's new war UEFA and FIFA are at war: so how would the 2030 World Cup look without European nations?
Evening Standard · Jul 29 FA 'deeply concerned' by FIFA investment plans as UEFA 'consider World Cup boycott' Football Association say they were “completely unaware” of controversial proposal to sell stakes in major FIFA competitions
The Independent UK · Jul 29 FA blindsided by Fifa boss Gianni Infantino’s bid to sell World Cup stake IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 29 English FA ‘deeply concerned’ by Fifa plan to sell off the World Cup Gianni Infantino stunned the football world when plans emerged to sell off parts of the World Cup to private investors, led by the brother of Donald Trump’s son-in-law