CONCACAF Slams the Brakes on FIFA’s World Cup Sell‑Off Plan
CONCACAF and its 41 members reject FIFA’s World Cup stake sale proposal UEFA threatens a blanket boycott unless the plan is scrapped Infantino’s $20bn subsidiary plan offers $40m per nation; Asia also critical At a moment when football’s governors are flirting with priv... show more
Matthias Jaissle: The Bold, Left‑Field Pick to Succeed Eddie Howe at Newcastle
Jaissle primed to replace Howe weeks before the Premier League kick‑off Two‑time Asian Champions League winner with Al‑Ahli; strong PIF link High‑press, vertical style forged in the Red Bull school Eddie Howe’s remarkable five‑year stint at Newcastle is ending with the ... show more
Infantino’s $20bn World Cup Sell-Off Plan Sparks Global Backlash
CONCACAF and AFC condemn FIFA’s lack of consultation on a $20bn spin‑off UEFA launches emergency talks, warning the game’s soul is at stake CAF open to discussion; responses due by 19 September Gianni Infantino has lit the touchpaper. FIFA plans to carve out a new $20bn... show more
World Cup On the Brink: Will Europe Call Infantino’s Bluff?
European federations explore legal routes to block FIFA’s privatisation plan Trump-linked investment talks spark fury as World Cup rights are courted Boycott whispers grow; FA and UEFA pressed to take a stand European football has reached a line-in-the-sand moment. Seni... show more
FIFA’s World Cup Sell-Off Is the Red Line Football Can’t Cross
FIFA eyes private money for a new company running flagship tournaments, including the World Cup. UEFA says the plan “crosses a line” as member associations prepare to vote. Josh Kushner linked as lead investor; Infantino tipped for a future “commissioner” role. Let’s be... show more
Zidane Takes the Tricolore: France Turn to a Legend After Semi-Final Heartbreak
Zidane named France head coach on a long-term deal Replaces Deschamps after 14 years and a World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain Focus turns to EURO 2028 and the 2030 World Cup with a star-studded squad It’s official: Zinedine Zidane is back in the dugout, and this time ... show more
Maldini And Leonardo Walk Out As Italy’s Rebuild Unravels
Maldini and Leonardo resign just 16 days after joining the FIGC overhaul Pirlo withdraws from Italy job amid backlash over Russian betting sponsor Attention swings back to Conte and Mancini as search turns chaotic Italy’s grand reset has hit the skids. In a stunning tur... show more
Klopp, The Personality Hire Germany Craved—But It’s A Gamble
Germany turn to Jurgen Klopp to reboot a flat era after years without a knockout win since 2014 Charisma, intensity and a hard edge replace the cautious tones of recent regimes Backroom built around Pep Lijnders and Peter Krawietz as Germany chase a reset before EURO 20... show more
Referee Floored in Metz–Fortuna Friendly as Brawl Mars Pre-Season
Referee Mathilde Demoncay injured amid 40th‑minute melee Play resumed; official moved to assistant role but withdrew at half-time Fortuna Sittard lost 3–1; minimal comment from both clubs How a Tangle Turned Into Trouble Pre-season is meant to fine-tune fitness, not tem... show more
Vinicius, Kone and a Flurry of Big Calls: Where the Summer Window Stands
Arsenal explore Vinicius Jr but Mourinho’s stance and no Madrid contact complicate a blockbuster Manchester United have an ‘agreement in principle’ for Manu Kone; Roma await a formal bid Inter move for Cristian Romero; Liverpool press for a winger; Real’s bid for Yan Di... show more
