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Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the Indian pacer, has expressed his readiness to play in the 2027 World Cup, despite not being selected for the Indian ODI squad since 2022. He has been performing well in the 2026 Indian Premier League and has been called upon by several former cricket…
FIFA warns of efforts to undermine Gianni Infantino amid leadership crisis
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing a leadership crisis after a proposal to raise $4.2 billion by selling commercial rights to the World Cup and other tournaments was met with criticism from UEFA, national associations, and senior FIFA officials.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has faced calls to resign and was also subject to allegations from a British newspaper on Friday that he paid off a lover while at European governing body UEFA.
Women's AFCON 2026: Algeria and Morocco Advance to Semi-finals and Qualify for 2027 World Cup
Algeria and Morocco have secured their places in the semi-finals of the Women's AFCON 2026 by defeating Ivory Coast and South Africa, respectively. Both nations also clinched direct qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Jorge Messi, the father of football star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness, the Argentine footballer's family confirmed to Reuters.
Players use football to champion Afghan women's rights
Afghanistan's women's football team, banned from playing at home, has travelled to New Zealand for a training camp and two unofficial friendly games against the Cook Islands.
The quarter-final fixtures for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have been confirmed, featuring a highly anticipated match between defending champions Nigeria and Cameroon. These crucial matches will determine which four teams qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women…
UEFA Stands Firm Against Infantino While Conmebol Supports Him
The UEFA has maintained its position against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, despite his organization's recent apology for a proposed privatization plan for the World Cup. Meanwhile, the Conmebol has expressed its support for Infantino, citing the need for responsible in…
FIFA has apologised to its member associations for mistakes made over its abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights linked to the World Cup. The governing body's leadership has reaffirmed its support for president Gianni Infantino after a crisis meeting in Morocco.
South Korea's football association was raided by police as part of an investigation into the appointment of the coach in charge during their dismal World Cup campaign. Police conducted 'search and seizure operations' at the Korea Football Association (KFA) offices, probin…
FIFA apologized to its members for mistakes made over its abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights to the World Cup. The proposal, which would have raised $4.2 billion, was withdrawn last Friday after a fierce backlash.
Infantino and FIFA present united front after crisis meeting over stake sale fallout
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the organization's leadership have presented a united front after a crisis meeting in Morocco over the abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights to the World Cup. The proposal, which would have raised $4.2 billion, was withdrawn last…
FIFA Backs Infantino but Apologises Over World Cup Investment Plan
FIFA's leadership reaffirmed its full support for president Gianni Infantino while apologising for its handling of the now-abandoned plan to open the World Cup to private investment, acknowledging the proposal should have been managed differently after triggering a fierce…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his lack of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the handling of a proposal to sell off commercial rights to the soccer World Cup.
England Leads a Handful of European Federations Opposed to Infantino's Re-election as FIFA President
A group of European football federations, led by England, have begun to withdraw their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The move comes after Infantino's plan to privatize the World Cup was exposed by The Times. The UEFA, Concacaf, and AFC have already expresse…
South Africa have recalled several World Cup winners for the one-off test against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, including captain Siya Kolisi and lock Eben Etzebeth who will play for the first time in 2026.
The US men's national team will face Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada in friendlies this year, with the matches taking place on home soil.
Top African football leaders have sent messages of support to embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he looks to the continent's 54 members for backing in a bid to keep his job.
The Sudanese football team for the short is preparing to participate in the World Cup in Morocco. The team has faced numerous challenges, including a lack of funding, infrastructure, and equipment. Despite these obstacles, the team is determined to succeed and bring pride…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino sought support from the Trump administration after his abandoned plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. Infantino felt isolated by an avalanche of negative media coverage.
Chelsea have signed Argentina international Valentin Barco from Ligue 1 side Strasbourg on a seven-year contract, the Premier League club said on Sunday.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under fire from UEFA and CONCACAF after scrapping a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. The plan was widely criticized for being opaque and lacking transparency.
Fifa's plan to sell stakes in their competitions to private investors has been scrapped after criticism from football's governing bodies in Europe, North and Central America and the Caribbean. Uefa and Concacaf have publicly questioned Gianni Infantino's leadership of Fif…
Fifa's plan to part-privatise the World Cup has been met with resistance. Documents obtained by the BBC reveal four key reasons why the plan may have fallen apart.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday that world soccer's governing body had scrapped plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors after widespread backlash.
FIFA's plan to sell a stake in the World Cup has been scrapped after facing opposition from regional confederations, including the Asian Football Confederation. The proposal was to raise up to $4.2 billion by selling about a 20 per cent stake to private investors.
FIFA, the governing body of world soccer, has shelved a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup after facing opposition from its member nations. The proposal, called FIFA Forward Enterprise, would have created a commercial rights and event operations company wit…
Infantino Abandons Plans to Sell World Cup Profits to Private Equity Following Massive Pushback
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned his plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world. The proposal, which would have created a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors, was …
FIFA has scrapped a plan to allow private investment in flagship events after fierce backlash from football officials worldwide. The plan, which could have raised up to US$4.2 billion, was condemned by European football's governing body UEFA and other national teams.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has canceled a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors after strong backlash and statements of non-participation in FIFA events from organizations in Europe, Asia, and North America.