Colombia swore in a costumed anti-corruption activist as a senator, marking a first in the country’s political history.
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Opponents of FIFA President Gianni Infantino are threatening 'non co-operation' in response to his controversial plan to create a commercial subsidiary, according to BBC.
WWE SummerSlam 2026 took place on August 2, with Roman Reigns defeating Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, according to Fightful.
A proposal to remove FIFA President Gianni Infantino is gaining traction, but the path to a vote of no confidence remains uncertain. According to the BBC, the move requires 19 votes from six confederations to trigger a council meeting.
Ticket sales for the Santos FC vs Remo match in the Copa do Brasil began on July 27, with the game set for August 1 at Vila Belmiro. Santos previously defeated Remo 2-0 in a 2026 league match.
UEFA has officially declared it no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, following FIFA's decision to scrap a plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, according to a statement released Saturday.
UEFA has declared no confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the failed proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. The European football governing body called for accountability and a thorough review of FIFA's leadership.
UEFA has stated it has 'lost confidence' in FIFA's leadership following the controversial World Cup investment plan, according to the BBC and Al Jazeera.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned plans to sell a portion of the World Cup to private investors after widespread opposition from global football bodies. The decision came after UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation threatened to boycott FIFA events.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has scrapped a controversial plan to sell stakes in the governing body's major competitions, following widespread opposition. The decision came after key confederations, including Uefa and Concacaf, rejected the proposal.
FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, stated that staff were deceived by President Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan and suggested the project must not proceed, according to the Associated Press.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has stepped down with immediate effect, leaving behind a record of 84 Premier League wins, the most by any manager in club history, according to BBC.
Franco Baresi, the AC Milan and Italy legend who won the 1982 World Cup, has died at 66. His death was announced by AC Milan on Friday.
FIFA insists it is not 'selling football' as it moves forward with a $20 billion investment plan for a new subsidiary, despite a boycott threat from UEFA and Concacaf.
Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency faces a potential crisis after UEFA threatened to boycott the 2026 World Cup if his funding plan is accepted, according to the BBC.
UEFA has vowed to boycott all FIFA competitions if proposals to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors are approved, according to the BBC and The Guardian.
UEFA has strongly criticized FIFA's reported plans to sell stakes in the World Cup, calling the idea a 'line that football governing bodies should never cross.'
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has told critics to 'meditate, pray or watch a football match' instead of 'spreading hate and false rumours' about his leadership, the governing body, and the World Cup.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has accused critics of the 2026 World Cup of spreading hate and false narratives in an open letter. He defended the tournament as a success marked by unity and safety.
Cambridge United defeated Preston North End 1-0 in a tightly contested match, with Isaac Heath capitalising on a defensive error to score the only goal of the game. The match took place under sweltering conditions, with
Alexander Bublik defeated Facundo Díaz Acosta in two sets to begin his title defense at the ATP 250 Generali Open in Kitzbuhel, Austria, according to tennisnet.com.
To coincide with the FIFA World Cup, a remote Indian village held a football tournament with a unique twist: awarding goats as trophies. According to Al Jazeera, the event in Chaibasa, Jharkhand, featured teams from 64 villages.
As the World Cup 2026 semi-finals approach, the four best teams—France, Spain, Argentina, and England—have all proven they can win. Fans and analysts are divided, with no clear favorite emerging, according to BBC and OneFootball reports.
The phrase 'the star' is trending globally, from the World Cup semifinals to financial markets and cultural milestones.
Norwegian footballer Alexander Sørloth faced death threats after a controversial decision not to pass to Erling Haaland during the World Cup quarterfinal against England, according to FOCUS online.
