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FIFA Defends World Cup Commercial Plan Amid Global Boycott Threats
FIFA, led by President Gianni Infantino, is pushing forward with a controversial plan to sell stakes in a new commercial entity (FFE) despite boycott threats from UEFA and opposition from CONCACAF and the AFC. The governing body denies it is selling the sport, blaming media reports for the backlash while insisting on a continued consultation process.
4 Aug 2026
3 Aug 2026
FIFA Accelerates Plans for 64-Team World Cup Expansion
FIFA is fast-tracking a study to expand the World Cup to 64 teams by 2030, with a decision expected as early as this year. The proposal has drawn criticism from confederations like UEFA and CONCACAF, adding to recent tensions over the organization's governance and commercial strategies.
1 Aug 2026
FIFA Abandons Controversial World Cup Investment Plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has scrapped plans to sell stakes in major tournaments following widespread opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation. The proposal faced severe internal and external criticism, leaving Infantino under pressure ahead of his re-election bid in March.
31 Jul 2026
UEFA Threatens FIFA Boycott Over World Cup Funding Plan
UEFA has threatened to boycott all FIFA competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a 20% stake in a FIFA subsidiary to private investors. The move, supported by Concacaf, casts doubt on the future of upcoming tournaments and the stability of Infantino's presidency.
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Manchester United fear Benjamin Sesko could be sidelined until the new year, per The Sun, deepening an attacking shortage during a seven-match winless run. The same Paper Talk roundup reports United could trigger the 12-month extension in Lisandro Martinez's contract to recoup a fee, while Alan Shearer named Fabian Hurzeler as his preferred replacement should Michael Carrick leave.
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19 Oct 2026
UST blanks UE behind record strike in UAAP men football
University of Santo Tomas secured a 3-0 clean sheet over University of the East in UAAP Season 89 men's football. Joshua Balliner scored within 10 seconds, recording the fastest goal of the season.
18 Oct 2026
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Rangers missed the chance to claim the top spot in the Scottish Premiership after a 2-2 draw at Dundee. Despite goals from Badredine Bouanani and Nico Raskin, defensive errors allowed Bradley Fink and Callum Jones to level the score.
23 Oct 2026
Eala Shnaider result ends Filipino run at Ningbo Open
Alex Eala lost 7-5, 6-4 to Diana Shnaider in the second round of the WTA500 Ningbo Open in China, ending her bid for a quarterfinal place. Eala led 4-3 in both sets and held a 40-15 lead in the eighth game of the second set before Shnaider took control. Shnaider next faces world No. 12 Iva Jovic, the No. 4 seed.
23 Oct 2026
Harry Brook double century in vain as Sri Lanka stun England
Sri Lanka chased down 430 to beat England in Rawalpindi despite Harry Brook's record ODI double century, a 202 from 116 balls that set the fastest double hundred in the format. England's bowlers dropped too short and took only one wicket between the fifth and 41st overs, with Sam Curran conceding 103 runs from nine overs. Janith Liyanage's unbeaten 61 finished the chase with one ball to spare.
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Lakers Warriors result sees Walker Kessler shine in LA debut
Walker Kessler scored 26 points on 12-for-12 shooting with nine rebounds in his Los Angeles debut as the Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 127-105. Luka Doncic added 28 in three quarters and Austin Reaves 23, while Stephen Curry scored 23 in his 18th season opener. The game also launched ESPN on Disney+ in the Philippines.