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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Defends World Cup Amid Visa Controversies and Calls for Unity

FIFA president Gianni Infantino responded to criticism by advising detractors to 'meditate, pray or watch a football match' instead of spreading hate. He defended the World Cup's legacy of unity, highlighted visa challenges faced by several nations, and addressed officiating controversies, all while emphasizing the tournament's role in bringing people together worldwide.

Jul 27, 2026

ACC Overhauls Championship Tiebreaker After Duke Controversy

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced a sweeping revision of its Football Championship Game tiebreaker framework, aiming to eliminate the kind of controversy that propelled Duke into the title match a season ago despite a modest 7‑5 record.

Jul 27, 2026

Wellesley Football Prepares for 2026 Season Under New Coach Jim Everhart

Jim Everhart takes the helm of the Wellesley High football program, inheriting a team that has reached the playoffs three consecutive years. The 2026 schedule features road trips to Braintree and Reading, a Thanksgiving grudge match against Needham, and a home opener against Walpole, all while key players like quarterback Bobby Shanahan and receivers Tennyson Charney and Matthew Leibman look to build on last season’s success.

Jul 27, 2026

Dartmouth High Football Prepares for 2026 Season with Key Returners and Revised Schedule

Practice kicks off on August 24 as the team looks to extend its winning streak, with senior Michael Hauck and junior Aidan Gendron anchoring an offense that powered a five‑game surge in 2025. The 2026 schedule retains the same rivals, including a renewed rivalry with Fairhaven that has been decided by seven points or fewer in recent meetings.

Jul 27, 2026