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Spain edged Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium, with coach Elmer Magana and captain Erik Badzak sharing their thoughts on the outcome, Messi’s legacy, and the tournament’s emotional resonance.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino abandoned a scheme to sell a 20% stake in upcoming tournament earnings after a coordinated backlash from European and international soccer authorities, leading to resignations and doubts about his leadership.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a controversial proposal to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup profits after intense backlash from soccer bodies, executives and fans.
A controversial proposal to privatize parts of FIFA, including the World Cup, has ignited a crisis that threatens the organization's leadership and could reshape global football governance.
A proposed deal to monetize future World Cup revenues was abandoned following intense resistance from soccer's governing bodies and political leaders.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s plan to commercialise the World Cup collapsed after a coordinated revolt from UEFA and other confederations, exposing deep fractures in football’s governance
FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s attempt to monetize the World Cup by selling a 20% stake to private investors was abandoned after UEFA and other confederations threatened a boycott, leading to resignations and a political fallout that jeopardizes his re‑election.
Following strong opposition, FIFA will drop plans to privatize a share of the World Cup, with key football organisations urging improved transparency and trust within the sport's governing structure.
A private‑equity plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup revenues collapsed after UEFA threatened a boycott, senior advisers quit, and political ties were exposed, jeopardizing Gianni Infantino’s re‑election prospects.
A plan to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, including Thrive Eternal, sparked worldwide resistance and raised doubts about Gianni Infantino's continued rule.
A secret plan to offload a 20 % stake in the World Cup to private investors unraveled within weeks, triggering resignations, public denunciations and a crisis of confidence that now threatens Gianni Infantino’s grip on football’s world governing body.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a controversial plan to spin off a $20 billion commercial entity after Europe’s football bodies threatened to boycott FIFA competitions, citing concerns over commercialization and political entanglements.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino scraps a $4.2 billion private‑investment plan for World Cup profits after fierce opposition from UEFA, member federations and political figures.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has unveiled a $4.2 billion private investment scheme that would hand control of the sport’s lucrative revenues to a new commercial arm, sparking opposition from UEFA, rival federations and a coalition of investors.
UEFA warns that if FIFA proceeds with a $20 billion spin‑off of its commercial arm, all European national teams will refuse to compete in any FIFA‑sanctioned tournament, a stance that could derail the 2030 World Cup.
UEFA and several of its member nations are weighing a boycott of future men’s and women’s World Cups after FIFA announced plans to create a new private entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise, and sell a 21% stake to external investors.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s bid to bring private investors into the World Cup has ignited opposition from soccer’s governing bodies, with UEFA convening an emergency meeting and Qatar’s Nasser Al‑Khelaifi denying any interest in the presidency.
Mauricio Pochettino is close to agreeing to a four‑year deal to coach the U.S. men’s national team again, a move that would place him among a small group of coaches whose second tenures have produced mixed outcomes.
After stints across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Cleanthony Early is channeling his basketball journey into a summer camp in Poughkeepsie, teaming up with Darnell Edge and Justin Robinson to give young players a taste of elite training.
From a record‑breaking PSG stint to captaincy of France and a dream move to Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé is reshaping the sport's future.
From the white‑and‑blue jersey that bears three golden stars to the tactical mastery of Lionel Scaloni, Argentina’s journey to the 2026 semifinal against England reflects a team that has reinvented itself while clinging to its storied identity.
As the group stage of the Qatar World Cup draws to a close, several high‑profile figures have publicly questioned the performance of match officials, prompting FIFA to promise disciplinary action only after the tournament concludes.
Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder and J.B. Bickerstaff of the Detroit Pistons are slated to join USA Basketball’s staff, pending board approval, as Erik Spoelstra prepares for a pivotal two‑year cycle that includes the 2027 FIBA World Cup in Qatar and the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Lionel Messi’s sixth World Cup appearance has already set new records, and his teammates say his happiness and performance are key to Argentina’s hopes of defending the championship against England.