FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned plans to sell stakes in the commercial rights of future World Cups, marking one of the biggest governance reversals in modern football—and sending a clear message about who still holds influence in the sport. The proposal would have seen FIFA create a new commercial subsidiary and sell a minority…
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again dominated social media; not with a goal or a trophy, but with a single word. The Portuguese superstar went viral after replying “Easy.” to an Instagram post ranking him as the most famous athlete in history, ahead of football legends Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona. The confident response quickly spread…
Barcelona’s pursuit of João Cancelo is about more than simply bringing back a familiar face. It could provide the tactical flexibility the club has been missing ahead of the new season. The Catalan giants are closing in on a deal worth around €10 million to sign the Portuguese international permanently from Al Hilal, with negotiations…
Hull City have reached an agreement with Rayo Vallecano to sign highly rated Senegalese defender Nobel Mendy in a deal worth €20 million plus add-ons, as the club continues to strengthen ahead of the new Premier League season. The 21-year-old left-footed centre-back is expected to undergo a medical before signing a long-term contract with the…
UEFA and all 55 of its member associations have agreed to boycott FIFA competitions if FIFA proceeds with plans to allow private investors to acquire stakes in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other major tournaments. The decision was reached during an emergency meeting on Thursday, July 30, escalating an increasingly serious dispute…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Ten-time African champions Nigeria began their chase for an unprecedented 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in a disappointing fashion with a 3-2 defeat against Malawi. The first half failed to produce much in terms of goal-scoring chances but the game came alive in the second half with the unheralded Maalawi…
Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is training with Crystal Palace as he weighs up a possible move back to the Premier League. The 27-year-old Japan international is currently a free agent after leaving Ajax earlier this summer and has joined Palace’s pre-season camp in Como, Italy, to build fitness and assess his next step. Tomiyasu…
Arsenal have opened talks with Sporting CP over a potential move for Spanish right-back Ivan Fresneda as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his defensive options ahead of the new season. The 21-year-old has been on Arsenal’s radar for several years and is once again attracting interest after impressing in Portugal. Fresneda joined Sporting from Real…
English football is set to trial new rules in the 2026-27 season to stop goalkeepers from using injury time-outs to slow the game down, break the opposition’s momentum, or get tactical instructions from the bench. The move, backed by Pro Ref, the FA, Premier League, EFL, WSL and National League, still needs IFAB approval before…
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to sell academy left-back Harry Amass on a permanent transfer this summer, with the club valuing the highly rated youngster at around £6 million. Several Championship clubs have already made approaches, and United are understood to favour a straight sale rather than another loan move. The 19-year-old has impressed during…
