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Saudi Arabia’s football federation has publicly endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino, praising his willingness to acknowledge mistakes and abandon a disputed $20 billion commercial project, while urging direct dialogue to heal divisions within world football.
A high‑stakes draw scheduled for Thursday evening will unfold against a backdrop of internal turmoil, with UEFA's president set to chair talks that could reshape the competition's future.
Qatar’s football association challenges the Asian Football Confederation after an open letter criticizing FIFA chief Gianni Infantino was issued without prior consultation.
UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF have accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of a profound breach of trust, calling for an independent audit and warning of potential boycotts ahead of the 2027 elections.
FIFA's plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup was scrapped after fierce opposition from continental football bodies and internal dissent, marking a rare reversal for the sport's 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.
The Asian Football Confederation says FIFA’s proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors lacks consensus and urges an immediate review of the federation’s governance.
FIFA called off a plan to sell a 20% stake in a new commercial arm of the World Cup after fierce resistance from European soccer’s governing body, member nations and a range of political critics.
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.
Carlos Cordeiro stepped down as a senior FIFA adviser, condemning a proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions to private‑equity investors amid strong opposition from continental governing bodies.
The Asian Football Confederation has thrown its weight behind UEFA and CONCACAF, demanding that FIFA reconsider a private‑investment model for the World Cup.
The AFC has thrown its weight behind calls for a thorough review of FIFA’s management, joining UEFA and CONCACAF in rejecting a $20 million per‑federation offer and questioning a $20 billion subsidiary proposal backed by Joshua Kushner
UEFA has voted to boycott FIFA competitions as the world body seeks to open the World Cup to private investors, a move that has drawn political criticism and raised questions about the future of the sport’s flagship event.
The International Football Association Board has clarified that Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off during the quarter‑final against Argentina, a decision that altered the match’s momentum and sparked debate over VAR protocols.
Telemundo will broadcast the Champions League, Europa League, Conference League and Super Cup across its linear and streaming platforms starting in 2027‑28, leveraging record‑setting World Cup viewership to deepen its soccer portfolio.
The film 'Zidane, a 21st Century Portrait' re‑imagines the career of the French legend through an experimental visual language, drawing connections to Camus and Bacon while exposing the human side of a sporting deity.
From professional debuts to broadcast booths, University of Pennsylvania graduates and current students are shaping the cultural impact of the 2026 World Cup, illustrating soccer’s power to unite diverse audiences.
European football’s governing bodies are on a collision course over the future of Russian participation, with Uefa preparing a ban despite the IOC’s suspension lift and FIFA considering a review.
Despite not being geographically European, Israel remains entrenched in UEFA competitions. Historical roots, political flashpoints and recent diplomatic shifts shape a complex landscape as the nation eyes future tournaments.
Bayern Munich has been penalised by the German Football Association for late arrivals in two league matches, incurring a total fine of €65,000. The club faces additional sanctions ahead of the upcoming DFB‑Pokal final.
From factory towns to worldwide tournaments, football's history reflects the social and economic forces that shaped it, while FIFA's transformation reveals the challenges of governing a global sport.
Jean‑Marc Bosman’s 1995 case before the European Court of Justice reshaped football’s transfer system, fueling player mobility, sky‑high wages and a new era of commercialization, while his own life spiraled into tragedy.