Football
FIFA condemns 'concerted and ongoing effort' to weaken Infantino
FIFA on Saturday condemned "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the world game's governing body and its president Gianni Infantino as the controversy over his now shelved private investment plan rumbles on.
6 DAYS AGO
Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father, dies aged 68. He served as Lionel’s first coach, supported his move to Barcelona, later became his agent, and played an important role throughout his career.
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Call for Infantino to resign comes amid wave of support
The 56-year-old Italian-Swiss lawyer's position remains far from assured despite support from friends he has made during his 10 years in power, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and leading figures in South American football.
7 DAYS AGO
Norwegian football federation calls for Infantino to resign: Head
"He does not have the institutional trust required to lead FIFA stably in the current climate. There is no turning back for Gianni Infantino," the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) head Lise Klaveness told reporters, adding that "we are going to ask the FIFA president to resign now."
August 7, 2026
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UEFA says boycott of World Cups stands despite FIFA backdown on private investment
UEFA's initial threat issued last Thursday to boycott FIFA competitions is widely credited in being pivotal in the plan being shelved.
August 6, 2026
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'Deceitful' Infantino 'must go' says Luis Figo
Infantino is fighting to save his job after a fierce backlash against his plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup; 56-year-old wanted to sell a 20 per cent stake in the World Cup to private equity investors through his FIFA Forward Enterprise.
August 5, 2026
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Infantino's problems mount as Wenger and key FIFA ally turn on him
Former Arsenal manager Wenger says that "the decision to withdraw the project was absolutely necessary and beyond question"; remarks follow hot on heels of extraordinary internal email to FIFA staff, in which secretary-general appeared to distance himself from Infantino on the issue.
August 4, 2026
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Infantino struggling to survive, says former IOC marketing chief
FIFA plan to raise up to $4.2 billion, based on a valuation of $20 billion, through private investment leaked to media on Tuesday; scheme proposes new commercial subsidiary, called the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), to run events such as the World Cup and Club World Cup and one-off payments of $20 million to all 211 member associations, who each have one FIFA vote.
August 2, 2026
Messi returns as Inter Miami draw 2-2 against Columbus Crew
Two weeks after Argentina's loss to Spain in the World Cup final, Messi was back on the pitch, entering in the 53rd minute to the delight of fans at Miami's Nu Stadium.
August 2, 2026