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FIFA Scraps FFE Plan After UEFA Threatens 2030 World Cup Boycott
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reversed a proposal to sell a 20% stake in FIFA Forward Enterprise following a boycott threat from UEFA and other confederations.
UEFA Declares Gianni Infantino Has Lost Confidence Over World Cup Sell-Off Plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino scrapped a plan to sell 20% of a new World Cup company after rejection from UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF.
Man City Chase Ayyoub Bouaddi as Real Madrid Target Rodri After World Cup
Manchester City have initiated contact with Lille to sign 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi regardless of Rodri's contract status.
Infantino Abandons $20B World Cup Stake Sale After UEFA Boycott Threat
FIFA President Gianni Infantino scrapped a proposal to sell 20% of a new World Cup subsidiary to private investors following a boycott agreement by 55 UEFA nations.
Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul Rejoin Inter Miami After 120-Minute World Cup Final
Argentina internationals Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul have officially reported back to Inter Miami training following their July 19 championship appearance in New Jersey.
FIFA Eyes 64-Team World Cup Expansion with Aug. 14 Decision Deadline
FIFA has distributed a five-page research brief proposing a 64-team World Cup starting in 2030, just weeks after Spain won the first 48-team tournament.
Franco Baresi Dies at 66: Milan Legend Won 6 Serie A Titles and 1982 World Cup
AC Milan legend Franco Baresi has died at age 66 following a career that included 81 Italy caps and 15 seasons as club captain.
FIFA Defends $20B World Cup Stake Plan Amid UEFA and Concacaf Boycott Threats
FIFA maintains 'nobody is selling football' despite a proposal to sell 20% of its commercial operations to a New York investment firm for $20 billion.
Infantino Proposes $20B FIFA Investment as UEFA Weighs World Cup Boycott
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to raise $20 billion through private equity offers each of the 211 member associations an immediate $20 million payment.
UEFA and Concacaf Reject $20B Stake Sale, Vow FIFA World Cup Boycott
UEFA’s 55 members and Concacaf’s 41 associations have rejected Gianni Infantino’s $20 billion private equity plan, triggering a potential FIFA World Cup boycott.
Diego Forlán Appointed Uruguay Interim Coach Following World Cup Exit
Diego Forlán assumes control of La Celeste through March 2027 after Uruguay failed to win a match during the 2026 World Cup group stage.
Haaland Omitted from 28-Man Asia Tour Following World Cup Quarterfinal
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland remains on leave after Norway's elimination by England, missing Enzo Maresca's first preseason squad for fixtures in Hong Kong and South Korea.
MLS Shifts to Summer-to-Spring Calendar as Ticket Sales Surge 58%
Major League Soccer is implementing a summer-to-spring calendar transition following a 58% increase in ticket sales during the recent World Cup window.
USSF Pursues Four-Year Mauricio Pochettino Contract Extension After World Cup Exit
United States Soccer Federation officials are finalizing a deal to retain Mauricio Pochettino through the 2030 World Cup cycle following a 4-1 loss to Belgium.
Ancelotti Rejects Italy Offer to Lead Brazil Through 2030 World Cup Cycle
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed he declined an approach from Italy to honor his CBF contract extension through the 2030 World Cup.
Lionel Messi Returns to Inter Miami After 8-Goal World Cup Campaign
Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami’s training facility on Wednesday, 10 days after Argentina's extra-time loss to Spain in the World Cup final.
Cucurella Inks Luis de la Fuente Image After Spain's 1-0 World Cup Final Win
Following Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, Marc Cucurella revealed a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente above his left elbow.
Spain Ranked No. 1 in World Cup 2030 Power Rankings After 1-0 Final Win
Spain holds the top spot in the World Cup 2030 Power Rankings following a 1-0 defeat of Argentina in the 2026 final.
Zinedine Zidane Appointed France Coach on 4-Year Deal After 6-4 England Loss
Zinedine Zidane has signed a four-year contract to lead France following the team's 6-4 defeat to England in the World Cup third-place playoff.
Matt Freese Reflects on 4-1 Belgium Loss as MLS All-Star Game Approaches
Goalkeeper Matt Freese discusses the United States' 4-1 Round of 16 exit from the 2026 World Cup and his recent reception in Columbus.
UEFA Weighs World Cup Boycott Over $20 Billion FIFA Investment Proposal
UEFA is convening 55 member associations for an emergency meeting this week to oppose a $20 billion equity sale involving J.P. Morgan and Thrive Eternal.
Sidny Lopes Cabral Wins World Cup Goal of the Tournament for Cape Verde Stunner
Sidny Lopes Cabral made history on Monday after his curling extra-time strike against Argentina was voted the best of the 308 goals scored during the World Cup.
Enzo Fernández Dismissed as Ferran Torres 106' Strike Wins World Cup for Spain
Enzo Fernández received a red card in the 93rd minute before Ferran Torres scored a 106th-minute winner to secure a 1-0 victory for Spain over Argentina.
Topps to Issue 1-of-1 Messi and Yamal Card After Spain’s 1-0 World Cup Win
Topps will release a 1-of-1 trading card featuring a viral photo of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal following Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina.