Uefa to discuss boycotting World Cup in emergency meeting after Fifa bombshell Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell off the World Cup has been met by fierce criticism The Independent UK · Jul 29
UEFA slams FIFA over Infantino's deadline for World Cup stake sale The clash between FIFA and UEFA has intensified after European football's governing body issued a fresh rebuke over plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. UEFA will hold an emergency meeting to discuss its next steps. Euronews · Jul 29
Gianni Infantino wants to sell the World Cup – but it’s not his to sell It’s clear from the generally horrified reaction to Gianni Infantino’s plan to turn the World Cup into an investment vehicle that the Fifa boss has gone too far. The Conversation · Jul 29
Gianni Infantino’s big World Cup sale and Fifa’s race to the bottom line In today’s newsletter: Fifa and an investment idea so egregious, even Sepp Blatter is chiming in The Guardian - UK · Jul 29
Miguel Delaney: ‘Fifa’s World Cup plan is worse than the Super League’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 29
FIFA's plan to sell World Cup to private investors met with shock and anger by the world of football FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations, offering each $40 million (€35 million) if they back his controversial plan to sell stakes in the governing body's major competitions. Euronews · Jul 29
This week’s soccer questions: is this Fifa’s Super League moment and can Arsenal land Vinícius Júnior? We look at the controversy around the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, what the Gunners need to get to the next level and Liverpool’s uncertain summer The Guardian - US · Jul 29
SI:AM | FIFA’s Latest Scheme Is Shameful Even by Its Low Standards The plot to sell the World Cup is another stain on the organization’s already tattered reputation. Sports Illustrated · Jul 29
FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino Officially Summoned Before Congress, and it's Getting Serious FIFA boss Gianni Infantino faces congressional scrutiny over his ties to Donald Trump, with 'legal bribery' claims, Trump Tower records and a controversial player ban in focus. International Business Times UK · Jul 29
Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan receives unlikely support from European nation IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 29
'This crosses a line' – UEFA furious at FIFA’s World Cup private investment plan 'This crosses a line' – UEFA furious at FIFA’s World Cup private investment plan The National (Scotland) · Jul 29
FIFA President’s Leaked Letter Issues $10 Billion Ultimatum to Every Nation Gianni Infantino has tried to convince voters before a decision is made on his plans. Sports Illustrated · Jul 29
Czech FA breaks ranks to back Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan Early plans for a Uefa boycott of Fifa competitions have suffered an early blow The Independent UK · Jul 29
Gianni Infantino has issued a $40 million ultimatum over despicable World Cup sell-off plan The FIFA president has promised ‘as much value as possible’ for Member Associations but the football community has reacted angrily to his scheme FourFourTwo · Jul 29
Latin Times · Jul 29 Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Return Nears: Here's When Fans Could See Him Back on the MLS Field After leading Argentina to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, the Inter Miami superstar is expected to return to club action in early August following a mandatory recovery period, giving MLS fans hope that one of the league's biggest attractions will soon be back on the pitch.
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Fifa’s plan to sell World Cup stakes ignites outrage: ‘Worse than the Super League’ Fifa has announced plans to sell stakes in its tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors, in a decision that has been described as “worse than the Super League”.
Evening Standard · Jul 29 Die-hard England fans threaten World Cup boycott as Fifa plans spark backlash The FA said it was ‘deeply concerned’ by Fifa’s proposals.
The Economic Times · Jul 29 School Assembly News Headlines, July 30, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day India's mobile phone exports have surged significantly over the past decade. A new bill passed in Lok Sabha aims to prevent exam paper leaks. The Rajya Sabha approved a bill criminalizing disrespect towards the national song Vande Mataram. International news includes FIFA's private equity plans and BMW's job cuts. Vaibhav…
Euronews · Jul 29 'Hands off our game': EU slams FIFA for selling a stake in the World Cup EU Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef backs the European Football Association in criticising the plan, which involves Trump’s affinal relative Joshua Kushner, while European countries are reportedly weighing a boycott.
The Independent UK · Jul 29 FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in Kushner-backed World Cup investor plan FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept a $20 million offer to each in his controversial plan to sell stakes in a subsidiary running the World Cup
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Gianni Infantino gives ultimatum to nations over Fifa’s World Cup sell-off proposal IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Jul 29 'The World Cup Was Never Anyone's to Sell': UK PM Slams FIFA's $20 Billion Rights Plan FIFA's proposed $20 billion commercial rights venture has sparked backlash from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, UEFA, and football leaders. Here's why critics fear for the future of the World Cup.
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Gianni Infantino tells countries to back Fifa’s World Cup plan – or miss out on $30m Infantino will use a ‘one-off’ payment of $20m to tempt Fifa’s 211 member associations into backing his plans to sell stakes in the World Cup and other major tournaments to external investors
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29 Uefa has to show backbone: concrete action can make Fifa’s World Cup plans untenable European football has shown an increased willingness to talk tough with Fifa but words can only be wielded so many times
FourFourTwo · Jul 29 UEFA boycotting the World Cup: Everything you need to know about football's new war UEFA and FIFA are at war: so how would the 2030 World Cup look without European nations?