FIFA President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn his controversial proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors, citing "divisions" and widespread global opposition from confederations like UEFA and Concacaf, and internal resignations. The collapse puts his presidency under severe pressure.
Fifa President Gianni Infantino scraps plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors after facing opposition from Uefa, Concacaf, AFC, and others, citing divisions not in the interest of football's unity.
A political dispute between Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) over funding and oversight threatens the island's plan to acquire 200,000 military drones and unmanned vessels, hindering defense efforts.
South Korea's National Assembly, led by the Democratic Party, passed a bill revoking the prosecution's direct investigative powers, despite the main opposition People Power Party's (PPP) filibuster. The bill, part of broader prosecution reform, transfers investigative authority to judicial police. Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon offered his resignation in protest, while the PPP urged President Lee Jae Myung to veto the bill, citing concerns it could aid his own suspended criminal trials.
Manchester City opposes the Premier League's proposed £1.5bn, 10-year financial settlement to the English Football League, citing concerns over funding, particularly a planned increase in transfer fee levies from 4% to 6%.
Justin Langer expresses doubt over England's proposed coaching setup for red-ball cricket, suggesting it can only succeed if the Test coach and Brendon McCullum share an identical approach.
Charley Hull, with 5 major runner-up finishes, is the crowd's favorite to win the Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes, endorsed by likely winner Nelly Korda, who praises Hull's personality and skill.
Claudio Ranieri, nuovo direttore tecnico della nazionale italiana, presenta il suo programma: far innamorare i tifosi, rendere il calcio accessibile a tutti, migliorare la formazione giovanile con focus sui fondamentali tecnici.
A study analyzing birth outcomes of physician and lawyer mothers in Texas found physicians, especially surgeons, had higher rates of low birth weight and pre-term deliveries, attributing differences to stressful work conditions, with improvements seen after a 2011 work-hour reform for residents.
La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni accoglie con soddisfazione l'approvazione di una legge che consente ai condannati per reati legati alla tossicodipendenza di svolgere la detenzione in comunità terapeutiche se la condanna non supera gli 8 anni.
The Russian embassy in Washington criticizes a US Senate bill on anti-Russian sanctions, stating it hinders the Trump administration's foreign policy leverage amid US involvement in Iran and looming energy market collapse.
Wales' Orlando Holley-Sotomi secured a first-round knockout against Lesotho's Refiloe Thai in their men's 70kg boxing quarterfinal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, leaving Thai injured and prompting immediate medical attention.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham postpones assisted dying legislation, prioritizing fixes to palliative and social care systems first, citing challenges in introducing the debate amid current care shortcomings.
Italy faces soaring fuel prices, with petrol reaching €2.6/litre in Milan. The government considers variable excise duties to mitigate the crisis, while opposition parties demand more substantial measures, citing a projected €10.8 billion spending on fuel for Italians in 2026.
LIV Golf's request for a $500,000 payment extension to Kooyonga Golf Club raises concerns over the 2027 Adelaide event's viability, amidst the tour's financial struggles and Saudi PIF's withdrawal of billions in funding by 2026.
Farooq Abdullah praises J&K's hotel sector for enabling self-employment, despite LG Manoj Sinha noting 90% of new hotels (2021-2024) flouted regulations, with Kashmiris investing over Rs 1 lakh crore.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to reform England's adult social care system, open to tax rises, to end high user costs amid aging population challenges.
South Korea's FSC plans to introduce a consolidated Digital Asset Basic Act covering stablecoins and cryptocurrency, amid 10 pending bills. Separately, an opposition bill to repeal the upcoming 20% crypto income tax heads for review.
Jack Link's transformed a struggling Wisconsin slaughterhouse into a multibillion-dollar meat snacks empire through innovation, strategic acquisitions, and effective marketing, riding protein-focused diet trends.
Cao Yanhao, a 14-year-old Chinese table tennis player, has been banned from provincial competitions for a year after punching his opponent, He Ruichen, following a 3-0 loss in the Jiangsu selection trials for the national youth training camp.
La Camera approva con 153 sì il ddl sulla detenzione domiciliare per detenuti tossicodipendenti in cura. Le opposizioni si astengono per criticità, M5S e FnV votano no.
Chou Tien-chen (36) defeats Toma Junior Popov (27) 21-15, 7-21, 21-13 in China Open men’s singles final, becoming oldest Super 1000 champion.
Malagò racconta perché ha fermato l’iter di Pirlo come ct e conferma il ritorno di Mancini, affiancato da Ranieri come dt e presidente del Club Italia. Nega conflitti con Maldini e Leonardo.
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