The Football Association (FA) has formally withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as Fifa president, citing governance failures. This follows similar moves by the Welsh FA and the Football Association of Finland, adding to pressure on Infantino's leadership ahead of the 2027-2031 term.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed Mykhailo Mudryk will rejoin the team in Hong Kong after his four-year doping ban for meldonium was successfully appealed with the Football Association and WADA, expressing happiness for the Ukrainian winger.
UEFA members unanimously voted to boycott FIFA tournaments if Gianni Infantino's private investment plan (FFE) isn't scrapped by September 19. This decision marks a victory for UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, but FIFA is expected to resist, setting the stage for an escalating power struggle within global football governance.
The Korea Football Association (KFA) has opened applications for the vacant men's national team head coaching position, with a deadline of Aug. 9. The temporary staff will oversee two FIFA international match windows, and the KFA aims to finalize the process by late August.
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."
Chelsea has been fined £10m and received a suspended two-window transfer ban for 74 breaches of FA rules regarding secret payments to agents between 2009 and 2022, self-reported by new owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. A suspended six-point deduction was set aside on appeal.
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.
New Rangers manager Derek McInnes received a four-match ban, with one suspended, from the Scottish FA for calling a Celtic penalty decision 'disgusting' last season. The ban means he will miss the start of Rangers' league season, including games against Dundee United, Hibernian, and St Mirren.
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert faces three FA misconduct charges for his role in the Spygate scandal, which led to the club's expulsion from the Championship play-offs and a four-point deduction for the upcoming season. Eckert has until next Tuesday to respond.
England's men's amputee football team, 2023 Nations League champions, faces a £50,000 funding gap for the November World Cup in Mexico. Despite FA support for six other para teams, amputee football isn't funded, forcing the volunteer-run charity to rely on donations and public appeals.
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert faces a lengthy FA suspension for three counts of misconduct related to the "Spygate" scandal, involving covertly observing Championship training sessions. This follows the club's four-point deduction by the EFL and a FIFA ban precedent for similar actions.
FIFA has launched an investigation into post-match clashes between Argentina and Spain players following the World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium. Incidents involved several Argentina players, including Leandro Paredes, and could lead to suspensions and fines under FIFA's Disciplinary Code. Argentina also faces scrutiny for a political banner.
Lionel Messi's quest for a second consecutive FIFA World Cup title concluded in heartbreak as Argentina suffered a 0-1 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 final. Viral images of a tearful Messi after collecting his runners-up medal prompted an emotional tribute from the Argentine Football Association.
The 2026 World Cup final featured a controversial extended half-time show and various pre-match musical acts, including Post Malone, IShowSpeed, Jennifer Hudson, and Robbie Williams. The main half-time performance by Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Burna Boy, and Coldplay was deemed a comparative triumph despite a low bar.
South Korea's National Assembly Committee on Culture, Sports and Tourism postpones a hearing on the Korea Football Association (KFA) amid negotiations between ruling and opposition parties over committee formation, originally set to investigate the KFA's management and coaching appointment process following the national team's early FIFA World Cup exit.
A Fifa ampliou o uso de sensores, IA e VAR na Copa do Mundo, mas a tecnologia tem gerado polêmicas e críticas de jogadores, técnicos e torcedores por excesso de interferência e falta de critério.
England's World Cup base camp in Kansas City has led to extensive travel, averaging 1,842 miles per game, far exceeding rivals like France and Norway, potentially impacting player performance.
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has protested the officiating in their 3-2 World Cup loss to Argentina, citing unfairness and bias. FIFA's head of refereeing, Pierluigi Collina, defended the officials, calling unfounded allegations unacceptable.
South Korea's parliamentary sports committee will hold a hearing on July 22 concerning the Korea Football Association's management following the national team's early exit from the FIFA World Cup. Issues include head coach appointment and overall KFA operations. Former coach Hong Myung-bo and KFA head Chung Mong-gyu are among those summoned.
The Egyptian Football Association has protested the officiating in their 3-2 World Cup defeat to Argentina, citing perceived injustices including a disallowed goal and a denied penalty. Manager Hossam Hassan stated Egypt "suffered injustice" and "deserved to qualify."
The FA is reviewing Jarell Quansah's red card in England's win over Mexico, potentially appealing after Folarin Balogun's ban was suspended by FIFA following US intervention. Quansah's challenge was deemed serious foul play.
Chung Mong-gyu has resigned as president of the Korea Football Association (KFA) after presiding over his final meeting. He had been in the role since January 2013 and faced criticism over the hiring of the national team coach and other irregularities.
Harry Kane scored two late goals to rescue England from a disastrous 1-0 defeat against DR Congo in the World Cup. The dramatic turnaround at Atlanta Stadium not only secured progression to the last 16 but also eased pressure on manager Thomas Tuchel.
Germany's head coach Julian Nagelsmann stated he will not resign following their World Cup elimination by Paraguay. Despite criticism, he expressed a desire to continue if the German FA supports him, acknowledging the team's underperformance and the difficulty of facing an ultra-defensive opponent.
