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UEFA Rebukes Reports of FIFA Privatization Plans Under Infantino
UEFA has publicly challenged reports that FIFA President Gianni Infantino is seeking to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, labeling the potential move an unacceptable violation of football's core governance.
July 29, 2026
Daily Newspaper Roundup: Social Care Levies and FIFA Controversies
Newspapers detail proposals for a social care tax, controversy over FIFA's commercial plans for the World Cup, and various national and international news stories.
July 29, 2026
UEFA expresses strong opposition to FIFA’s strategy to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors
UEFA has sharply criticized FIFA's proposal to sell commercial rights for the World Cup to private investors, citing concerns over transparency and the nature of football governance.
July 28, 2026
US House Committee Demands FIFA Chief Infantino Address Ties to Trump Administration
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces a congressional inquiry into his professional relationship with the Trump administration, specifically regarding a controversial intervention in the 2026 World Cup.
July 28, 2026
Cape Verde defender Sidny Lopes Cabral claims 2026 World Cup Goal of the Tournament
Cape Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral has been honored with the FIFA World Cup 2026 Goal of the Tournament award for his spectacular strike against Argentina.
July 27, 2026
Dani Olmo contests Argentina coach Roberto Ayala’s account of World Cup final dispute
Dani Olmo refutes claims made by Argentine assistant coach Roberto Ayala regarding a physical altercation during the 2026 World Cup final, as FIFA opens an investigation into post-match conduct.
July 27, 2026
FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino Rebukes World Cup Detractors for Promoting Hatred
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has responded to negative feedback regarding the World Cup, accusing critics of spreading hate while insisting the tournament was a secure and joyful success.
July 27, 2026
Fifa President Gianni Infantino tells critics to focus on football instead of negativity
Fifa President Gianni Infantino has rejected criticisms of the recent World Cup, urging detractors to embrace the positivity of football instead of focusing on what he describes as unfounded negativity and division.
July 27, 2026
FIFA Outlines Key Regional Events for 2030 World Cup Qualification
FIFA has confirmed that three specific regional tournaments will be instrumental in the qualification process for the 2030 World Cup, following the conclusion of the 2026 event.
July 26, 2026
FIFA Chief Faces Backlash Over Leaked Letter to Argentina
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing criticism after a letter praising Argentina's World Cup performance was leaked amid an official investigation into the team's post-final conduct.
July 26, 2026