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🏀BasketA'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum Withdraw from FIBA Women's World Cup for Health Reasons
USA Basketball confirmed that A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin for health reasons. Citron and Iriafen replace them on the American roster.
⚽CalcioFIFA bans Argentina's Paredes for 10 matches and fines AFA $321,000 after World Cup final chaos
FIFA sanctions Argentina over the 2026 World Cup final incidents: Paredes banned for 10 matches, Molina for 7, Almada and Gavi for one each, Ayala for three, with the AFA fined $321,000.
🏎️Formula 1Dutch GP 2026: Zandvoort to Host First-Ever Sprint Weekend
Formula 1 and the FIA have confirmed the 2026 Sprint calendar. Zandvoort will host the first Sprint weekend in the circuit's history during the Dutch Grand Prix on August 21-23.
⚽CalcioUEFA threatens FIFA with legal action over failed World Cup sell-off plan
UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, demanding that all related documents be preserved as potential evidence.
⚽CalcioAFC join UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA's World Cup private investment plan
The Asian Football Confederation has joined UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, warning the proposals cannot achieve the consensus needed to move forward.
⚽CalcioUEFA welcome FIFA's U-turn: 'Football is not for sale', Infantino 'has failed to deliver'
UEFA welcome FIFA's decision to abandon the Forward Enterprise plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, but use their statement to attack Gianni Infantino, saying he has failed to deliver on the promises that won him office.
⚽CalcioCONMEBOL stop short of FIFA boycott, request clarity on World Cup investment plan
South America's governing body stopped short of joining UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC in opposing FIFA's private investment plan, announcing a consultation with member associations and requesting more information on the FFE project.
⚽CalcioMilano
Franco Baresi Dies Aged 66: AC Milan and Italy Legend Bows Out
Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, AC Milan have announced. The one-club man captained Milan for 15 seasons, won the 1982 World Cup with Italy, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history.
⚽CalcioEuropean nations boycott FIFA competitions over World Cup private investment plan
UEFA and its 55 member associations will not take part in FIFA competitions while Gianni Infantino's plan to open the World Cup to private investors remains on the table.
⚽CalcioFIFA's Infantino offers federations $20m to back private World Cup plan, warns of 75% funding cut
Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 FIFA member associations to promote FIFA Forward Enterprise: a $20m one-off payment to join, a 75% funding cut for refusals, and a 19 September deadline.
⚽CalcioUefa Could Raise World Cup Boycott Over Fifa's Private Investment Plans
Uefa calls emergency meeting after Fifa's plan to sell World Cup stakes to sovereign wealth funds. A World Cup boycott is one of the options on the table.
🏉RugbyITV confirmed as UK broadcaster for 2027 Rugby World Cup
ITV confirmed as UK broadcaster for the 2027 Rugby World Cup: all 52 matches of the 24-team tournament live and free-to-air across the UK.
⚽CalcioItaly approached Ancelotti before Guardiola, confirms Maldini
Italy approached Carlo Ancelotti before Pep Guardiola for the national team job, FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini has confirmed at a news conference.
⚽CalcioLa Liga president Javier Tebas calls for Gianni Infantino to resign as Fifa president
La Liga president Javier Tebas calls for Gianni Infantino to resign as Fifa president, accusing him of destroying football through competition expansion and controversial World Cup 2026 decisions.
⚽CalcioFIFA investigates Argentina players after confrontations with Spain's World Cup celebrations
FIFA investigates Argentina players who confronted Spain's World Cup final celebrations. Paredes and Almada among those involved, facing potential sanctions.
⚽CalcioJohan Manzambi joins Aston Villa in record Swiss transfer after World Cup breakout
Johan Manzambi joins Aston Villa from Freiburg for over £50 million in a record-breaking transfer for a Swiss player after his 2026 World Cup breakout.
⚽CalcioFifa announces record $15bn revenue for 2026 World Cup
Fifa is set to announce record $15bn revenue for the 2026 World Cup, surpassing the $11bn forecast. The increase is fueled by hospitality and secondary ticket market sales.