Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan

European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.

Graham’s journey from a Trump critic to ally kept him a power player.

By Peter Baker

Trump’s Interim Spy Chief Makes Deep Cuts to Intelligence Staff

President Donald Trump’s controversial interim spy chief announced another round of sweeping cuts to the US government’s intelligence community on Tuesday, ahead of a Senate vote to fill his position with a permanent replacement.

By Iain Marlow

Roberto Mancini tasked with revitalizing Italy's national football team

Though the Azzurri have missed out on the last three World Cups, the nomination of the former head coach has not been unanimously cheered.

Canadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to US in 2025 after Trump’s return to office

Data shows Canadians have replaced US vacations with other international trips in apparent rebuke to Trump Canadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to the US in 2025 than in the previous year, as Donald Trump’s hostile policies towards his northern neighbour continue to incur an economic cost, new government data shows. The research also indicates that Canadians are not bucking travel overall and instead have replaced US vacations with other international destinations, in a rebuke to Trump’s tar...

By Olivia Bowden in Toronto

Lindsey Graham ‘almost cried’ tears of joy over war on Iran, footage shows

Excerpts from a planned documentary show the hawkish senator claiming credit for persuading Donald Trump to attack Iran.

Fetterman strongly supports the filibuster as Trump urges Senate Republicans to scrap it

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman supports the filibuster while President Donald Trump is pressuring Senate Republicans to scrap the filibuster.

FIFA plan for operation to run the World Cup with private investors met with fury from Europe's UEFA

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA.

Negotiation process will be intensified, head of Zelenskyy's Office says after White House meeting

Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the President's Office, has announced that agreement has been reached to step up the negotiation process following a meeting between Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump in Washington, in which he took part as part of the Ukrainian delegation.

By KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO

New Republican ads slam Democrats opposed to Trump's tariffs

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the National Republican Congressional Committee is knocking Democrats who have opposed President Donald Trump's tariffs.

FIFA plans to form new commercial subsidiary and sell stake

FIFA has announced plans to form a commercial subsidiary and to sell a non-controlling interest to private investors. It needs approval from member associations, but is claiming that it will benefit them financially.

Iconic footballer Zinedine Zidane and ‘Les Bleus’: a love story with a bright future

French-Algerian football icon Zinedine Zidane became the new manager of France’s national football team on Tuesday, bringing an end to what little suspense there was over Didier Deschamp’s successor. Zidane frequently stated his desire to take over the French team and much of the football world supported his ambitions.

By Jean-Luc MOUNIER

As semis sell off, rattled investors should heed last millennium’s lesson from Cisco Systems

The market should recover its poise within the next few days, says Fundstrat’s Tom Lee.

By Jamie Chisholm

Fifa’s shameful scheme to sell off World Cup is gravest existential threat to football yet – but will anyone stop it?

Fifa’s latest money-spinning wheeze, to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investment, has been met with horror. Now its member associations must make a stand against ‘football’s nuclear bomb’

By Miguel Delaney

FIFA May Sell World Cup Investment Stakes: What We Know About Controversial Plan

FIFA confirmed plans to raise $4.2 billion for a new entity controlling the nonprofit’s “commercial and event operations” at a $20 billion equity valuation.

By Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff

'They still have plenty to offer': 'Asian Bradman' Zaheer Abbas backs Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma for 2027 World Cup

Zaheer Abbas, the former Pakistan captain, has thrown his weight behind Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup. He emphasises that their vast experience and skills are crucial for India’s success. Abbas argues that fitness and scoring abilities should outweigh any concerns about age. Rohit’s recent impressive century against England has particularly strengthened his support for both senior players.

Freeland calls Trump ‘bully in chief’ in scathing rebuke: ‘Canada must fight back’

The former deputy prime minister and the current American president have clashed in the past, with Trump calling her 'a whack'

By Chris Knight

'Corruption on Earth': Iran indicts Trump over Khamenei killing, faces death penalty

By PRISHA PATNAIK

Is Justice John Roberts pro-Trump? Analysis flags concerns as Gallup poll finds record low trust in SCOTUS

Gallup found Supreme Court approval at a record-low 33%, fueling scrutiny of Chief Justice Roberts and the court's rulings during Trump's second term.

How the World Cup Boosted Canal+ Results

"Our increased scale is starting to deliver,” CEO Maxime Saada said about the acquired African pay TV giant MultiChoice, which posted its best subscriber acquisition month in South Africa in a decade.

By Georg Szalai

Trump Isn’t Satisfied With RFK Jr.’s Dedication to Conspiracy Theories

The Wall Street Journal reports that the president is pushing Kennedy to establish links between vaccines and autism

By Nikkimccannramirez

Gianni Infantino plots €17bn World Cup sell-off in move that would detonate ‘nuclear bomb’ for football

By Tom Morgan

FIFA mulls plan to sell €17.5bn stake to private equity

FIFA is planning to sell a significant minority stake in a new commercial entity with a valuation of about €17.5 billion ($20 billion).

Trump says S. Korea, US remain 'united' in 'steadfast' alliance in armistice anniv. message

US President Donald Trump has said South Korea and the United States remain "united" in a steadfast alliance, calling their bond a "pillar of peace and stability" across the Indo-Pacific, as he released a message marking the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Korean War armistice. On its website on Monday, the White House posted the message honoring the sacrifices of American troops who fought alongside South Korean and UN forces to defend South Korea during the 1950-53 war, the first major

By The Korea Herald

Mancini is new Italy coach, Ranieri takes Maldini's place in federation

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 28 - Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) President Giovanni Malagò announced on Tuesday that Roberto Mancini is the new coach of the national team, while former Leicester City and AS Roma boss Claudio Ranieri is replacing Paolo Maldini as the FIGC's technical director. Malagò turned to Mancini with Italian football in turmoil following the 'non-appointment' of Andrea Pirlo to the job. The former AC Milan and Juventus midfield maestro, a key member of Italy's 2006 World Cup-win...

By ANSA

'This crosses a line': Uefa furious at Fifa’s World Cup private investment plan

European football’s governing body insists the World Cup is not an ‘asset to trade’.

Watch Cardi B Diss Trump in Sexy Video Previewing Her New Trunk-Rattling Anthem

The song would serve as her first single of 2026.

By Michael Saponara

Trump Claims E. Jean Carroll Pulled 'Bait-and-Switch' With $5.6M Payment

President Trump says E. Jean Carroll pulled a $5.6 million "bait-and-switch" ... claiming she promised to park his payout somewhere safe before moving it into a personal investment account. In new court docs, obtained by TMZ, Trump says Carroll's…

By TMZ Staff

'I Thought This Would Be Drama Free, How Wrong I Was' — Games Workshop Secured a £7.8 Million Refund on Donald Trump's Tariffs, but Iran War Threatens Supply Chain

The boss of Warhammer maker Games Workshop has said the company managed to secure a £7.8 million (approx. $10.3 million) refund on Donald Trump’s tariffs, but other issues, such as the Iran War, threaten its supply chain.

By Wesley Yin-Poole

Italy hand Mancini 2nd spell after World Cup fiasco, Pirlo collapse

Roberto Mancini is set to return as head coach of Italy for a second spell, taking charge of the four-time world champions after weeks of upheaval within the Italian Football Feder...

New British Defense Secretary Says Europe "Shaken Out Of Complacency" By Trump

New British Defense Secretary Says Europe "Shaken Out Of Complacency" By Trump Authored by Guy Birchall via The Epoch Times, Newly appointed British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said on July 26 that Europe will one day thank U.S. President Donald Trump for “shaking us out of our complacency” on defense spending. Speaking to British broadcaster Sky News, Streeting said that he genuinely believes “when this period of history is written, Europe will thank President Trump for ...

By Tyler Durden

IFAB says VAR made mistake in Embolo’s World Cup red card

IFAB admits VAR made a mistake in sending off Switzerland’s Breel Embolo during the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, clarifying protocol misapplication. Read More: https://punchng.com/ifab-says-var-made-mistake-in-embolos-world-cup-red-card/

By Punch Newspapers

Cucurella keeps De la Fuente tattoo pledge after Spain World Cup win

Spain international Marc Cucurella revealed a new tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente on his arm on Tuesday, keeping a promise he made before the country's World Cup win. The post Cucurella keeps De la Fuente tattoo pledge after Spain World Cup win appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Foolish Iran war, empty promises have made Trump America's most contemptible president?

TEHRAN- The first eighteen months of Donald Trump's return to the White House represent nothing short of a catastrophic failure for the American people. Despite his grandiose promises of prosperity, lower prices, and a manufacturing renaissance, the Trump administration has delivered only economic instability, broken promises, and a dangerous war that threatens global stability.

Betano Ghana refunds fans who backed Black Stars after World Cup exit

Betano Ghana has announced refunds for customers who placed outright bets on the Black Stars to progress further in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following Ghana’s elimination from the tournament. The initiative, the company says, is intended to support football fans who backed the national team during its World Cup campaign. The Black Stars entered […]

By Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie

How To Watch DR Congo's Stars After The 2026 World Cup - FOX Sports

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