FIFA’s Infantino sought Trump backing after World Cup selloff plan: Report
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino turned to Donald Trump to save his job amid revolt against World Cup privatisation plan.
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FIFA boss Infantino’s position looks unacceptable: European Leagues head
Claudius Schafer says there can be 'only one consequence' to Infantino's actions over his World Cup privatisation plan.
Infantino’s FIFA crisis: What is reaction to World Cup investment U-turn?
Backlash to FIFA's private investment plan for World Cups and events was huge; now football reacts to U-turn's fallout.
FIFA’s Infantino scraps controversial World Cup private investment plan
FIFA and its President Gianni Infantino faced fierce backlash from across football to plans to sell stake in World Cup.
Pathirage beats Chopra and Nadeem to win Commonwealth gold in javelin
Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage wins gold, while Neeraj Chopra takes silver, but Arshad Nadeem makes early exit.
FIFA COO Lamour says staff deceived over Infantino’s World Cup plan
Senior FIFA executive, Kevin Lamour, says staff were deceived over President Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan.
Italy World Cup winner and AC Milan legend Franco Baresi dies aged 66
Franco Baresi, who won the World Cup with Italy and was regarded as one of football's finest defenders, dies aged 66.
AFC backs UEFA and CONCACAF who plan boycott over FIFA World Cup proposals
FIFA face global mutiny as Asian Football Confederation stand with Europe and North America after their boycott threats.
FIFA World Cup plan fallout: Infantino’s senior adviser Cordeiro resigns
Pressure is growing on FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino following proposals for private investment in World Cups.
FIFA defiant over World Cup investment plan, despite UEFA’s vote to boycott
European football's governing body has voted to boycott FIFA if World Cup plans pursued, but global body undeterred.
Four bodies located after 10 climbers go missing on Pakistani peak
Mountaineer Nirmal Purja among those reported missing after avalanche hit Broad Peak, Pakistan alpine club says.
UEFA members vote to boycott FIFA if Infantino’s World Cup plans pursued
European nations agree in virtual meeting to boycott FIFA competitions in protest at the private equity plan for World Cup.
Viral finger-clicker suspended as cricket storm remains in global spotlight
Saltburn's amateur cricketer at centre of cheating allegations that grabbed global headlines is suspended by club.
Infantino sets deadline for FIFA offer in Kushner-backed World Cup plan
FIFA's president lobbies for latest, and heavily criticised, proposal for investment in football's governing body.
F1 season to end in Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi unable to host due to war
F1 sets a mid-September deadline to decide whether final rounds in Middle East can be held due to US-Israel war on Iran.
American, Asian confederations blindsided by FIFA’s World Cup plan
Americas governing body 'deeply concerned' by lack of due process in FIFA private investment plan, AFC 'disappointed'.
Infantino, FIFA’s investor plan to sell stake in World Cup: What we know
How the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise has drawn criticism, including from UEFA and new United Kingdom Prime Minister.
Jayden Seales takes five wickets as West Indies beat Pakistan in first Test
West Indies take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series after Jayden Seales dominates with the ball on day 4 in Trinidad.
FIFA World Cup: For India, qualification is still just a distant dream
India failed to qualify for next year's Asian Cup, making a FIFA World Cup 2030 or 2034 appearance unlikely.
Roberto Mancini named Italy head coach for second time
Mancini coached the national side in 2018-2023 and returns to the job with Italy having missed the World Cup.