European football's governing body, UEFA, has initiated explosive criminal legal proceedings against FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino. The legal challenge centers on a controversial and now-abandoned proposal to sell off significant commercial stakes in the World Cup and other major global competitions to private investment firms.
UEFA is prepared to formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions following a period of intense friction between the two governing bodies. The decision comes after European leaders received firm assurances that Gianni Infantino's controversial and now-failed plan to sell off World Cup rights to private investors will not be resurrected.
Next week, the first notable FIFA tournament since Gianni Infantino's controversial FFE proposal will kick-off, with European teams set to be involved despite threats to the contrary
GOAL tracks all the qualification campaigns for the 2027 Women's World Cup, breaking down which teams have qualified and which nations could soon join them
Football's global governing body has confirmed the full 64-match schedule for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. The legendary Maracana in Rio de Janeiro will take centre stage, hosting both the opening fixture and the grand finale. All eight host cities across the vibrant South American nation are set to welcome knockout-stage football as anticipation builds for the historic tournament.
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