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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned plans to sell stakes in the governing body’s flagship competitions after facing fierce opposition from football associations around the world. The proposal would have allowed private investors to acquire minority stakes in FIFA tournaments, including the men’s and women’s World Cups. In return, FIFA offered each of its 211…
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is eligible to return to competitive football immediately after resolving his long-running doping case with the Football Association (FA). The Ukraine international has not featured in an official match since November 2024 after being provisionally suspended for returning an adverse test for the banned substance meldonium. Although the FA initially handed…
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has intensified criticism of FIFA president Gianni Infantino as resistance grows against the world governing body’s proposal to sell stakes in its major football competitions to private investors. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Burnham described the proposal as “outrageous” and questioned Infantino’s leadership. “The idea that it could even be…
Nigeria’s athletics team delivered a remarkable performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. One that saw the nation win medals across multiple events and set new records. Goodness Nwachukwu stole the spotlight by breaking her own world record to secure gold, while Chukwuebuka Enekwechi claimed a historic victory in the men’s shot put. Tobi…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have once again set social media buzzing. The celebrity couple recently stepped out wearing matching diamond rings during their luxury holiday in Majorca. Their appearance has now sparked fresh rumours that wedding bells could ring very soon. Photos showed Ronaldo and Georgina boarding a luxury yacht with sparkling diamond rings…
Burna Boy has sparked another football debate after naming Nigerian legend Jay Jay Okocha as the greatest footballer of all time. The Grammy-winning singer ignored Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo during a recent interview with ESPN. Instead, he picked Okocha and Brazilian icon Pelé as his top two football legends. His choice has already got…
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has become the latest continental football body to oppose FIFA’s controversial proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors. In a statement released on Friday, the AFC said it stands “in solidarity” with UEFA and Concacaf, arguing that the proposal cannot achieve the broad consensus needed to move…
AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, bringing to an end the life of one of football’s greatest defenders. The Italian giants confirmed his passing on Thursday, describing their former captain as a player whose “example and integrity will be forever etched into the club’s DNA.” Baresi spent…
UEFA and its 55 member associations have unanimously voted to boycott FIFA World Cups if football’s global governing body proceeds with its controversial proposal to sell stakes in its major competitions to private investors. The decision was reached during an emergency meeting convened after FIFA unveiled plans earlier this week to create a commercial structure…
Former UFC light-heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith has been arrested in Nebraska on three felony charges. The 38-year-old American was booked into the Sarpy County Jail on charges of terroristic threats, false imprisonment, and first-degree domestic violence assault. According to information obtained by BBC Sport, Smith remains in custody and is expected to appear before…
