UEFA criticizes FIFA's plan to create a $29 billion company, FIFA Forward Enterprise, to run World Cup with private investors, including the Kushner family, stating football's soul and governance are not assets to trade.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino responded to critics with a 15-slide Instagram post, defending FIFA against 'hate and false rumours', citing the 2026 World Cup's success despite controversies, including a reversed ban after a call from Trump and visa issues for Iran and a Somali referee.
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter criticizes FIFA's plan to create a $20bn subsidiary to run the World Cup, stating the tournament belongs to the people, not executives or investors.
Neymar, 34, announces retirement from international football after 16 years with Brazil, ending his career as the nation's all-time leading scorer with 80 goals in 130 appearances.
Der US-Kongress untersucht die Beziehungen zwischen Fifa-Präsident Gianni Infantino und US-Präsident Donald Trump. Demokratischer Abgeordneter Jamie Raskin fordert bis zum 9. August Informationen über Kontakte zur US-Regierung und eine Befragung Infantinos.
FIFA's plan to sell World Cup chunks to private investors sparks outrage; Uefa must decide by 19 September, with potential seismic implications for football's governance and future.
FIFA Başkanı Gianni Infantino, Dünya Kupası hisselerini özel yatırımcılara satma planı ortaya çıkarken, UEFA bu durumu futbolun ruhuna ve yönetimine karşı 'yıkıcı' olarak değerlendirdi.
La FIFA, bajo la presidencia de Gianni Infantino, propone privatizar la Copa del Mundo a través de una compañía, FIFA Forward Enterprise, vendiendo un 30% a inversores elegidos por Joshua Kurshner, hermano del yerno de Donald Trump. La propuesta ha generado un terremoto político e institucional en el fútbol, con reacciones negativas desde la UEFA, el Congreso de Estados Unidos y gobiernos europeos.
Gianni Infantino publica un comunicado en Instagram defendiendo la organización del Mundial 2026, lamentando la ausencia de emoción en críticos y destacando la seguridad y unidad en el torneo.
Giovanni Malagò critica il progetto Fifa di creare una società per gestire i proventi dei tornei, evidenziando una 'totale conflittualità' con l'Uefa.
Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić retires after officiating the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, concluding a 19-year career marked by high-profile UEFA and FIFA appointments.
Uefa and Andy Burnham have condemned Fifa’s plan to invite private investment into a new commercial subsidiary. Fifa says the move would expand football development funding, but critics fear it could commercialise the World Cup further.
Die FIFA will Teile ihrer kommerziellen Rechte an Investoren verkaufen und damit Milliarden erlösen. UEFA, nationale Verbände und Kritiker werfen Gianni Infantino mangelnde Governance und den Ausverkauf des Fußballs vor.
Fifa has proposed Fifa Forward Enterprise, a new body that would centralize commercial rights and allow minority private investment. The plan could bring extra funding to member associations but raises questions about control and influence.
CHP İstanbul İl Başkanı Gürsel Tekin, Sarıyer'de yapılan rozet takma törenine ilişkin iddialara cevap verdi. Tekin, törene cast ajansından kişilerin getirildiği iddialarını reddetti ve partililiğin gönüllülüğe dayalı olduğunu belirtti.
US-Präsident Donald Trump soll laut einer Quelle aus seinem Umfeld den FIFA-Präsidenten Gianni Infantino als Kandidaten für das Amt des UN-Generalsekretärs vorgeschlagen haben, was als einer seiner wirrsten Vorschläge in der WM-Zeit gilt.
Cristian Volpato, 22, tested positive for cocaine after being stopped twice by police in Sydney for speeding, just days after playing for Australia in the 2026 World Cup.
The IOC Ethics Commission rejected a complaint by FairSquare against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, citing the issue fell outside its jurisdiction as it pertained to FIFA's governance and sport rules, not IOC's Code of Ethics.
Jürgen Klopp, newly appointed Germany manager, threatens to resign if his family is targeted by public scrutiny, as he takes over a team seeking rebound from another disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign.
Der Artikel kritisiert FIFA-Präsident Gianni Infantino scharf, da er Fußballregeln Geld und Macht unterordnet. Trotz offensichtlicher Mängel genießt er die Unterstützung der Verbände und wird voraussichtlich im März wiedergewählt. Das eigentliche Problem sei das System der FIFA, das die Verknüpfung von Geld und Macht nicht löst und Reformen von innen heraus erschwert.
Spain's World Cup victory has significantly elevated the national team's international profile and fan engagement, driven by the RFEF's digital communication strategy. Social media accounts gained 6.7 million followers, and a four-part docuseries on the triumph will be released on Prime Video in December.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente condemned the "intolerable, unacceptable" behavior of Argentina players Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes, who attacked Spain's Rodri, Eric García, and confronted Gavi after Spain won the World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium.
The piece argues that FIFA and UEFA are edging toward readmitting Russian football, beginning with youth and lower-profile formats. It says money, boycotts and security concerns will shape how far and how fast Russia returns.
Die Ethikkommission des Internationalen Olympischen Komitees (IOC) hat eine Beschwerde der Menschenrechtsorganisation FairSquare gegen Fifa-Präsident Gianni Infantino wegen angeblicher Verstöße gegen die politische Neutralität zurückgewiesen, da sie nicht in ihren Zuständigkeitsbereich falle.
