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Recent football stories, transfer updates and analysis from European football.
Fifa’s plan to sell stakes in its major tournaments, including the Women’s World Cup, has met strong opposition from Uefa, highlighting ongoing tensions under Gianni Infantino’s leadership.
1 August 2026UEFA has announced it has lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino following his controversial plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors.
1 August 2026
Uefa has expressed a loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino following his abandoned plan to sell World Cup rights to private investors, demanding greater transparency and a fundamental review of governance.
1 August 2026
Exploring why football fans change their club or national team loyalties, reflecting on the parallels with professional athletes who represent multiple teams or countries.
1 August 2026FIFA president Gianni Infantino has decided against selling a stake in future World Cup profits to private equity firms following widespread criticism from football authorities.
1 August 2026
Brazil legend Ronaldinho has joined Serie C side Ravenna at 46, sparking debate over whether the move is a genuine football decision or a marketing stunt.
1 August 2026
Chelsea have been fined £10 million by the Football Association for breaching regulations on payments to agents between 2009 and 2022 but avoided a suspended points deduction.
1 August 2026
Inter Milan have renewed their interest in Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, raising their bid to £30 million. With only one year left on his contract, the Italian champions hope to secure the homegrown player's signature this summer.
1 August 2026
FIFA has scrapped its contentious proposal to sell stakes in its flagship tournaments after facing significant opposition, marking a major shift in the governing body's approach to financing.
1 August 2026
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has officially scrapped the contentious proposal to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors following widespread opposition from football authorities worldwide.
1 August 2026