Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Qatar across Soccer, Basketball, Football.
Jorge Messi, 68, died on August 8, 2026, after a prolonged illness. His role as manager, advocate, and family matriarch left an indelible mark on football and humanitarian work.
Rienk Mast, a standout from Nebraska's recent Sweet 16 run, has been named to the Netherlands roster for the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, joining three other Huskers who will fly the flag for Australia, Iceland and New Zealand.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces a fresh scandal involving a proposed sale of World Cup revenue shares, sparking backlash and a potential UEFA boycott.
A heated dispute over Gianni Infantino’s commercial reforms has divided football’s governing bodies, with Norway demanding his resignation, UEFA threatening a boycott, and continental allies rallying behind him ahead of the FIFA Congress in Rabat.
FIFA apologized for a botched plan to sell a 20% stake in a commercial‑rights entity, sparking criticism from UEFA, European leagues and several continental confederations, while President Gianni Infantino battles calls for his resignation and faces a uncertain path to re‑election next year.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino convenes an emergency meeting in Morocco to salvage a controversial plan to sell World Cup commercial rights, facing mounting opposition from UEFA and other confederations.
Jordan’s football chief says FIFA attempted to force his endorsement by promising aid only after months of refusal, while the governing body’s World Cup stake‑sale proposal is rejected by national bodies.
Jordan's football chief says FIFA tried to force his association to endorse Gianni Infantino, while the nation grapples with ticket costs, visa denials and unpaid rewards.
Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, a Jordanian royal and former FIFA vice president, has publicly accused Gianni Infantino of withholding prize money owed to Jordan’s national team after they reached the 2025 Arab Cup final, raising questions about governance and ethics within world football.
Prince Ali bin Al Hussein says FIFA’s refusal to pay a $4.2 million prize is a form of blackmail, as Gianni Infantino faces backlash over a controversial World Cup profit‑sharing plan.
Prince Ali bin Al Hussein alleges FIFA chief Gianni Infantino withheld $4.2 million in prize money from Jordan’s national team, sparking a clash over ethics and governance ahead of the FIFA presidential election.
Former FIFA vice‑president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein says Gianni Infantino’s administration has failed to pay Jordan the $4.2 million prize money promised after its Arab Cup final run, a claim that adds pressure to an already contentious presidency.
Jordan alleges FIFA withheld $4.2 million in prize money, sparking a clash between Prince Ali bin Al Hussein and Gianni Infantino’s leadership.
A secret partnership, a controversial commercial plan, and a cascade of political ties have toppled Gianni Infantino's bid for re‑election at FIFA, exposing deep‑rooted corruption and raising questions about the future of international football.
FIFA executive Arsène Wenger publicly opposed Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in World Cup profits, citing the need for an independent and transparent federation. The plan, which aimed to raise $4.2 billion through a subsidiary, faced backlash from UEFA and other global soccer officials, ultimately being abandoned.
Melo Sanchez, a young guard of Mexican descent, has been selected for Mexico’s senior national team as it eyes qualification for the 2027 FIBA World Cup in Qatar. His family’s deep basketball roots, a recent training camp in Zacatecas, and mentorship from veteran Paul Stoll shape his emerging role.
After a public split with the Japan Basketball Association, Rui Hachimura rejoins the national squad for the Asian qualifiers, joining a training camp that will test the team against South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Andy Burnham condemns Gianni Infantino’s plan to monetize World Cup revenues, as UEFA, CONCACAF and other confederations withdraw support ahead of the March election in Rabat.
At an emergency UEFA meeting, two veteran female officials denounced FIFA’s proposed stake sales and host selections, demanding a full boycott and highlighting the slow progress of gender equity in football leadership.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham denounces Gianni Infantino’s controversial scheme to monetize World Cup rights, as UEFA and other confederations rally against the proposal ahead of the next FIFA election.
A private investment proposal for the World Cup has been abandoned, UEFA has threatened to boycott future tournaments, and several high‑profile figures are being discussed as potential replacements for Gianni Infantino.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's attempt to fund the World Cup through private investment faced fierce opposition from UEFA, leading to the abandonment of the scheme and mounting calls for his resignation.
After intense opposition from member associations, FIFA has scrapped its proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, prompting calls for greater transparency and a re‑imagined governance model.
FIFA’s plan to sell stakes in a new commercial subsidiary faced a swift backlash, prompting President Gianni Infantino to scrap the initiative after threats of a UEFA boycott and widespread criticism.