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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn controversial plans to sell over 20% of a new US$20 billion subsidiary managing the World Cup to private investors, citing divisions among stakeholders.
Australia's players union has harshly criticized FIFA's proposal to create a $20 billion subsidiary offering private investors minority stakes in the World Cup, arguing the tournament should not be commercialized at the expense of athletes and fans.
UEFA and its 55 member nations have voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in protest of plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, citing lack of consultation and governance failures.
Malaysian football supporters remained divided as die-hard fans attended Harimau Malaya's ASEAN Cup match against Laos despite a boycott call from Ultras Malaya over unresolved governance issues at the Football Association of Malaysia.
India's football aspirations face mounting obstacles as systemic issues, weak youth development, and institutional disarray leave the nation ranked 138th globally and unable to qualify for continental tournaments.
US Representative Jamie Raskin has initiated a House investigation into FIFA, alleging the soccer body orchestrated a quid pro quo arrangement with the Trump administration involving dropped corruption cases and improper World Cup ticket practices.
Petronas has clarified that despite holding naming rights to Sepang International Circuit, it does not own or operate the facility or control ticket sales for the upcoming Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix scheduled for October 2026.
Andrea Pirlo's candidacy for Italy's head coaching position has encountered significant political opposition centred on his role as global ambassador for a Russian betting company, complicating the new federation leadership's agenda.
Argentina's AFA has dismissed reports that president Claudio Tapia and treasurer Pablo Toviggino were summoned by US courts, though acknowledging a third party received a subpoena related to the organization.
The Football Association has formally charged Southampton manager Tonda Eckert with misconduct for authorising surveillance of opposing teams' training sessions, escalating the 'spygate' scandal that cost the club its Championship playoff spot.
US President Donald Trump will present the trophy at Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, but his recent involvement in a controversial red-card review has thrust politics into the tournament's spotlight.
Rights groups have condemned FIFA's expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams as failing its inclusivity pledge, citing restrictive US visa policies that prevented fans and workers from nations including Morocco, Egypt, and Iraq from attending the tournament.
Human rights organisation FairSquare has filed a formal complaint with the International Olympic Committee against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, alleging multiple breaches of Olympic Charter rules on political neutrality in his World Cup decision-making.
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Dutch referee Rob Dieperink has died at 38, two months after being removed from the 2026 World Cup official panel following a police arrest in Britain that was subsequently dropped.
The Malaysia Football League has confirmed 11 clubs for the 2026/2027 Super League starting August 21, while PDRM FC's participation hinges on a First Instance Body licensing decision expected July 16.
South Korea's football association chief Chung Mong-gyu has resigned following the national team's early World Cup exit and mounting criticism over his hiring of the team's coach.
FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's automatic red-card ban following alleged intervention by US President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of criticism from European football bodies over the integrity of tournament rules and the influence of politics on sport.
German law enforcement has launched coordinated raids across the country, including at DFB headquarters, investigating alleged improprieties in ticket distribution for the Euro 2024 football championship.
German authorities conducted nationwide raids including at the DFB's headquarters on Wednesday as part of an investigation into suspected illegal ticket distribution and hospitality benefits during Euro 2024.
Iraq's Olympic Committee has pledged a formal inquiry into the national football team's disappointing World Cup performance, committing to sweeping reforms intended to prevent similar failures in upcoming tournaments.
The Malaysian National Cycling Federation has called for urgent talks with Yayasan Sime Darby to resolve differences that led to postponement of the YSD Track Cycling and BMX Series 2026, emphasising the need for mutual respect between strategic partners.