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A coalition of football federations is challenging Gianni Infantino’s bid for re‑election after a controversial stake‑sale plan for the World Cup fell apart, prompting governance concerns and a looming vote in Morocco.
Wales becomes the first national federation to pull its support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re‑election bid after a $4.2 billion stake‑sale plan collapses, intensifying pressure on the president ahead of the sport’s governing body’s March congress in Morocco.
A controversial proposal to sell a 20 percent stake in a new entity overseeing FIFA competitions has sparked criticism from European and North American football bodies, led to the resignation of Infantino’s senior adviser, and raised questions about the federation’s leadership ahead of the 2025 re‑election.
Former FIFA vice‑president Jim Boyce denounced the governing body's proposal to sell a 20% share of its competition portfolio, urging leaders to prioritize supporters over profit.
Former FIFA vice‑president Jim Boyce has denounced Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, citing concerns over commercialisation, ticket prices and governance.
A wave of criticism from within football’s governing bodies and regional confederations challenges FIFA’s plan to monetize a share of World Cup revenues, raising questions about credibility, ticket pricing and VAR decisions.
Former FIFA vice‑president Jim Boyce denounced Gianni Infantino’s plan to offload a 20 % stake in FIFA’s commercial portfolio for $4.2 billion, calling the move ludicrous and damaging to football’s integrity. The proposal has triggered threats of boycott from UEFA, resignations, and questions about leadership ahead of the 2025 re‑election in Morocco.
The Malaysian under‑21 men's hockey squad landed in Bengaluru on 2 August 2026, beginning an eight‑match exposure tour that will feature five clashes with the Indian Junior Men's Team and three against the SAI side, all part of preparations for the upcoming Junior Asia Cup.
World football's governing body scrapped a lucrative plan to monetize World Cup rights, sparking a wave of criticism over transparency and governance.
Following intense criticism, FIFA has scrapped its plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, with key football authorities emphasizing governance reforms and stakeholder dialogue.
FIFA has cancelled its proposal to sell a share of the World Cup to private investors, bowing to criticism from continental bodies and national associations that warned of transparency and governance risks.
FIFA’s plan to offload a 20 % stake in World Cup rights collapsed after fierce opposition, exposing deepening governance tensions ahead of Infantino’s fourth‑term bid.
FIFA abandoned a plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup commercial rights after fierce opposition from regional bodies, exposing internal dissent and threatening Gianni Infantino's political capital as he seeks a fourth term.
FIFA is evaluating a potential expansion of the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams for the 2030 tournament, a move that would coincide with the competition's centennial celebrations and spark debate over format, finances and governance.
FIFA is commissioning a rapid assessment of a plan to double the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, weighing sporting benefits against logistical and competitive concerns, with a decision on the study’s overseer expected by mid‑August and a full report due in September.
With the FIFA presidential election set for March 2025 in Morocco, CONCACAF chief Victor Montagliani is positioning himself as a challenger to Gianni Infantino, whose proposal to monetize a World Cup stake has sparked opposition across continental confederations.
FIFA is exploring the feasibility of a 64‑team World Cup for 2030, a move championed by CONMEBOL as the competition marks its centenary. The review, overseen by an independent agency, will assess whether the expansion can deliver sustainable value without diluting the tournament’s prestige.
Victor Montagliani may challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency as controversy over a $20 billion World Cup stake sale intensifies.
Former Indian cricket star Rahul Dravid inaugurated a two‑day hockey tournament at St. Joseph's College of Commerce, celebrating the college’s platinum jubilee while championing oral health as a pillar of athletic excellence.
The Indian men's hockey squad, led by Harmanpreet Singh, is heading into a packed European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025‑26, facing top teams in Brussels, Rotterdam and London while aiming to build experience for upcoming global tournaments.