UEFA and Concacaf members unanimously voted to boycott future World Cups if FIFA sells stakes in its competitions to private investors. FIFA denied "selling football" and plans a consultation, but appeared to back off from establishing a public equity group without member agreement.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn his controversial plans to sell minority stakes in FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors. The decision followed widespread condemnation from football bodies like UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF, and internal resignations.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn his controversial proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors, citing "divisions" and widespread global opposition from confederations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.
European football's 55 member associations have voted to boycott all Fifa competitions, including the World Cup, if the governing body proceeds with its plan to sell stakes in its events to private investors. Concacaf also rejected the proposal, citing a lack of due process and an "artificially short deadline."
The European Parliament plans to summon FIFA President Gianni Infantino for a hearing regarding his controversial proposal to allow private investment in FIFA competitions. This plan has prompted strong opposition from European football associations and concerns among MEPs about transparency and governance, with threats of a World Cup boycott.
FIFA's plan to sell a private stake in its tournament business, including the World Cup, has sparked a major confrontation with European football. UEFA's 55 member associations unanimously voted to boycott FIFA tournaments if the proposal proceeds, highlighting the expanding influence of US-style sports finance.
X Corp. and the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) have settled a multiyear lawsuit over allegations of an illegal boycott by advertisers due to brand safety concerns on X after Elon Musk's 2022 takeover.
Gamers plan to boycott PlayStation in August's last week to protest Sony's shift to digital games, citing concerns over ownership and control, despite physical game sales being in decline.
BTS boycotts 2027 Grammys, citing concerns that new 'Best Asian Pop Music Performance' category divides music by region/language, despite their album 'Arirang' being a top seller with mostly English lyrics.
Local elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir are underway, but face a boycott from the recently outlawed Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). The dispute centers on 12 regional assembly seats reserved for refugees from India-administered Kashmir, sparking protests and security concerns that have delayed voting in some areas.
La DJ Barbara Butch, "toujours en état de choc" après l'interruption de son concert à Grenoble par des militants propalestiniens, a affirmé qu'elle se produira "avec panache" dans l'Yonne. Elle a été reçue par la ministre de la Culture et des plaintes sont en préparation.
Le concert de la DJ Barbara Butch à Grenoble a été interrompu par des manifestants pro-Palestine lançant des projectiles, après seulement 20 minutes. Cet incident fait suite à son soutien au projet de loi Yadan contre l'antisémitisme, la rendant indésirable pour une partie de la gauche.
The Trump administration's new tariff threat aims to pressure Canadian provinces to end boycotts of US alcohol. Ontario Premier Doug Ford refuses to lift the ban without US removal of car and steel tariffs, while PM Mark Carney links provincial decisions to an overall trade deal.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin boycotted the World Cup final in New Jersey, protesting FIFA's decisions including US striker Folarin Balogun's suspension reversal after a Trump intervention, extended half-time shows, and a potential 64-team World Cup.
Palestinian Australian academic Randa Abdel-Fattah has launched legal action against Bendigo Writers Festival organizers and La Trobe University, alleging discrimination based on political belief after a code of conduct, including a contested antisemitism definition, led to her exclusion from the 2025 event.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach criticized Ukraine's calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games if Russian athletes participate. Bach emphasized the Olympics' role in unifying, not escalating confrontation, and cited UN Human Rights Council concerns about banning athletes based on nationality.
IOC President Thomas Bach has urged Ukraine to stop calling for a boycott of the Paris 2024 Olympics, citing the Olympic Charter and dismissing Ukrainian allegations as 'defamatory'. Bach's letter responds to Ukraine's objection to allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under a neutral flag.
Le personnage satirique britannique Count Binface se présente comme le seul candidat face à Nigel Farage pour l'élection législative partielle de Clacton-on-Sea. Farage démissionne pour échapper à une enquête sur des dons, tandis que Binface propose des mesures farfelues et sérieuses.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage denies his resignation as Clacton MP and decision to stand in a by-election is a publicity stunt, despite opponents boycotting the contest. Farage resigned amid scrutiny over his finances and a parliamentary investigation, challenging voters to judge him.
Reform UK has requested that the Clacton byelection be held on August 6, following Nigel Farage's decision to resign from the seat he has held since the 2024 general election. Farage aims to frame the contest as 'people versus the establishment,' but rivals are boycotting the election.
Indian travel creator Sharanya Iyer documented her solo trip through Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, sparking debate on whether tourism legitimizes the regime. Iyer questioned the economic impact of boycotts on ordinary citizens, emphasizing the complexity beyond headlines and human rights issues.
Egypt's manager Hossam Hassan will not watch the World Cup after his team's loss to Argentina, citing "injustice" and accusing FIFA of favoring Lionel Messi. Despite leading 2-0, Egypt saw a goal disallowed and Argentina mount a comeback.
Nigel Farage's decision to resign as MP for Clacton and trigger a byelection has been met with a boycott from major parties including Conservatives, Labour, and Lib Dems, who accuse him of diverting attention from a gifts scandal. The move is seen as an attempt to avoid scrutiny over undeclared gifts from a crypto billionaire and a convicted fraudster.
L'opposition israélienne et des familles de victimes critiquent vivement un projet de loi visant à créer une commission d'enquête sur les attaques du 7 octobre 2023, craignant un manque d'indépendance et un blanchiment des responsabilités. Le projet, adopté en première lecture, déroge à la tradition des commissions indépendantes nommées par la Cour suprême.
