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Arsenal vs. Man City—Community Shield: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Cityzens have won their two most recent battles with the current Premier League champions.

Sports Illustrated

Socceroo back after double heartbreak to boost Boro

Riley McGree, who missed the World Cup with injury, has quickly bounced back to inspire the start of Middlesbrough's latest push for the Premier League.

AAP

Community Shield offers insight into Arsenal’s desire and Maresca’s Manchester City impact

Curtain-raiser can offer clues but it is no reliable pointer to a season – its winners have not landed the title since 2018

The Guardian - UK

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“We were on the ropes at high altitude before I stepped up to take a penalty. I didn’t feel nervous and struck it perfectly into the top corner. That ended up taking us to the World Cup” How Diego Forlan kick-started Uruguay’s 2010 World Cup adventure

The former Manchester United striker was a part of the Uruguay side that would go on to reach the semi-finals in South Africa

FourFourTwo

The Top Five 2026 MLS Cup Contenders—Ranked

As the 2026 MLS season enters its second half, teams are beginning to dream of December glory.

Sports Illustrated

Gianni Infantino’s ‘jealous’ critics need to ‘get their head examined’, claims Donald Trump ally

Under-fire Infantino continues to lose global support over his aborted plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup to private investors

The Independent UK

FIFA crisis timeline: From World Cup final to global standoff

FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposed selling a stake in World Cup future which sparked global revolt. Regional confederations like UEFA and CONCACAF criticized the move, calling it unacceptable. Infantino later scrapped the plan after facing widespread opposition and criticism from football bodies. Several nations withdrew support for Infantino's leadership following…

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Hockeyroos, Kookas out to snap World Cup title drought

The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos are gearing up for the Hockey World Cup, although they've had to overcome obstacles ahead of the tournament.

AAP

The Curious Case of Paul Pogba—How the World Cup Winner’s Career Spiraled Out of Control

The French superstar was once the most expensive soccer player in the world.

Sports Illustrated

The FIFA World Cup should belong to fans, not super-rich investors

FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently cancelled plans to sell a 20 per cent stake in a company that would run the association’s tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors.

The Conversation

'This was my World Cup' says Somali ref after UEFA Super Cup

Somali referee Omar Artan officiated the UEFA Super Cup after missing the World Cup. He was denied entry to the United States due to alleged terrorist ties. UEFA offered him the Super Cup match after the Miami incident. Artan expressed gratitude to UEFA and the Confederation of African Football. This…

The Economic Times

Economy gets World Cup and hot weather boost but fears grow over Iran war hit

Official figures showed gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.4% between April and June, with better-than-forecast growth of 0.3% in June.

Evening Standard

FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan

Six Arab soccer federations have voiced strong support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino. This backing comes after his private investment plan for the World Cup faced significant opposition. European body UEFA and other confederations called the plan a breach of trust. Infantino's supporters highlighted his commitment to global football development.…

The Economic Times

Infantino's future at FIFA should be decided by election, African football chief says

Confederation of African Football head Patrice Motsepe on Thursday said that the future of FIFA's embattled president Gianni Infantino should be decided via election. Multiple world football federations have recently withdrawn their support for his leadership of football's governing body over his aborted plan to sell stakes in the World…

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From 2011 cricket triumph to hockey World Cup: Paddy Upton wants India to 'arrive as champions'

Mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton stresses the need for a champion mindset before the World Cup. He highlights team dynamics and preparation for all potential obstacles. Upton drew lessons from the Paris Olympics quarterfinal against Great Britain. He also discussed the use of technology for player support and guidance. The…

Evening Standard

Ladbrokes owner Entain says new gambling taxes to have ‘massive impact’

It comes as the FTSE 100 firm revealed strong recent trading, particularly in the UK, amid a boost from the World Cup.

FourFourTwo

Gianni Infantino ready to back World Cup change as he courts Member Associations ahead of FIFA presidential run

FIFA president Infantino remains under pressure but his willingness to sell football out for power is unrivalled

Evening Standard

World Cup nets a boost for Burnham as GDP grows by 0.4% beating City expectations

Pubs and some other businesses did buoyant trade during the World Cup

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Malik Tillman Says What Many Were Thinking About Folarin Balogun Red Card

The USMNT striker’s red card was shockingly reversed at the World Cup—an unprecedented decision by FIFA that is still making waves.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s brightest young talents are on the move and it bodes well for the Socceroos

Headlined by Lucas Herrington’s record move to Hull City, almost a third of the World Cup squad are changing clubs with January’s Asian Cup looming

The Independent UK

Who is Omar Artan? Super Cup referee who was refused entry into USA for World Cup

Somali referee Artan was denied entry into the USA for the World Cup due to alleged links to ‘suspected members of terror organisations’

AAP

Injured Panthers skipper has blessing to play World Cup

Isaah Yeo is set for pectoral surgery at some stage this year, but Ivan Cleary does not mind if it is delayed until after Australia's World Cup tilt.

The Conversation

Who does sport really belong to – the fans or the funders?

Football’s world governing body, Fifa, has come under fire for attempting to “sell the World Cup”. Its president, Gianni Infantino, had plans to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to investors, with substantial incentives offered to member associations if they backed the proposal.

Euronews

Trump signals support for Infantino as FIFA crisis rumbles on

"If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again," US President Donald Trump wrote of Infantino and the World Cup in a post on Truth Social.

The Independent UK

When MAGA met FIFA: Inside Trump’s cosy relationship with Gianni Infantino

President Trump has given his full backing to embattled Infantino as the FIFA president faces ongoing pressure to step down

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