World Cup news

La Liga president Javier Tebas has launched a scathing attack on Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez, questioning his credibility to speak on the future of the game. The outburst follows a formal statement from the Spanish giants regarding FIFA's recent U-turn on privatising tournament rights.

Didier Deschamps’ legendary tenure as France manager ended with a sense of isolation and frustration, according to new revelations regarding his final tournament. The World Cup-winning coach reportedly felt that the French Football Federation (FFF) had already mentally moved on to his successor before he had even finished his duties.

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Gianni Infantino is facing the most significant threat to his decade-long reign as FIFA president after a botched attempt to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash. European governing body UEFA is now reportedly moving at pace to find a way to remove the Swiss official from power following a policy collapse.

Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA has been "badly shaken" after the president was forced into a dramatic U-turn, abandoning his controversial proposal to sell off commercial shares in the World Cup. The retreat follows fierce backlash and boycott threats from European football.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is set to pull off a dramatic transfer U-turn after failing to board his flight to complete a move to South American giants Colo-Colo. The 40-year-old shot-stopper has received a lucrative late offer to reunite with his former national team manager, throwing the Chilean club's pre-season planning into total disarray.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned his controversial proposal to sell a stake in the commercial operation of the World Cup and other tournaments to private investors after a fierce global backlash, a threatened UEFA boycott and open revolt from senior officials inside the governing body. His own future is now reportedly in serious doubt.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has branded Gianni Infantino the wrong man to lead FIFA following widespread backlash over plans for private equity to sell stakes in the World Cup. Burnham condemned the controversial commercial proposals after a senior adviser resigned and key regional confederations united to oppose the governing body’s blueprint.

Casemiro has expressed his delight after completing a free transfer to Inter Miami, calling new team-mate Lionel Messi the "God of football." The Brazilian midfielder also addressed Norway's Erling Haaland after Brazil's painful exit from the World Cup.

Senior FIFA adviser Carlos Cordeiro has resigned from his post in protest against president Gianni Infantino's controversial private equity proposal. The former US Soccer Federation chief publicly distanced himself from the plan to sell a stake in the World Cup, warning that the move would mortgage the future of the game without justification.

UEFA vice-president Gabriele Gravina has launched a blistering attack on Gianni Infantino over FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. The former FIGC chief warned that European nations could boycott the tournament as opposition to the $20 billion commercial deal mounts.

Bayern Munich star Michael Olise reflected on a bittersweet World Cup campaign with France after setting an all-time tournament record. Despite etching his name into footballing history with his playmaking exploits, the 24-year-old admitted his personal achievement was overshadowed by heartbreak as Les Bleus fell short of lifting the trophy.

FIFA has issued a firm response to the mounting backlash surrounding its controversial World Cup spin-off proposal, insisting that "nobody is selling football." The governing body claims media reports mischaracterised the plans and reaffirmed its commitment to a democratic process.

FIFA is pushing to raise £3.1 billion by October through a controversial World Cup spin-off venture despite fierce opposition and potential boycott threats from European nations. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is offering member associations an £65 million cash incentive to back the plan, but UEFA and Asian football leaders have expressed deep concern over the unilateral proposal.