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MLS roundup: Lionel Messi returns in Inter Miami draw as Whitecaps, LAFC end level

Lionel Messi returned to Major League Soccer action after World Cup duty on Saturday, coming on in the second half as his Inter Miami side drew 2-2 with Columbus Crew.

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CONCACAF call for a 'comprehensive reckoning' for FIFA president Infantino

North and Central American football's governing body CONCACAF on Saturday called for a "comprehensive reckoning with" Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA after his aborted plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.

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UEFA declare a loss of confidence in FIFA president Infantino & vow to take action

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost the "confidence" of European football's governing body after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup was withdrawn following a global backlash.

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FIFA faces renewed transparency calls after retreat on World Cup investment plan

FIFA faced renewed calls for transparency on Saturday after it abruptly shelved plans to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the ⁠World Cup, a proposal that triggered fierce backlash from regional confederations that said they had been blindsided.

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FIFA scrap World Cup sell-off plan after UEFA threaten boycott

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday that world football's governing body had scrapped plans to sell a stake in the World Cup ⁠to private investors after widespread backlash.

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Czech coach Denia looking to build on World Cup 'success' as new era begins

He entered a room full of journalists and immediately greeted them in Czech: "Ahoj", as if it were nothing. Yet, this was a historic moment—the national football team was being taken over by a foreigner for the first time.

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FIFA studying impact of expanding World Cup to 64 teams for 2030 tournament

World football's governing body ‌wants to appoint an independent agency to assess the ambitious expansion plan, which would add another 16 ‌nations to a tournament that had already grown from 32 to 48 ‌teams in 2026.

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How Franco Baresi rose from hardship to become an all-time great at AC Milan

Orphaned as a teenager, Franco Baresi joined the AC Milan youth academy in 1974 and became the symbol of an era. The two relegations with the Rossoneri, the 1982 World Cup, the triumphs under Arrigo Sacchi and Fabio Capello, and an entire career devoted to the club.

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'Nobody is selling football': FIFA press ahead in midst of UEFA boycott

FIFA has blamed 'erroneous reporting in the media' for a widespread condemnation of its plan to partially privatise future World Cup operations, releasing further details of their proposal on early Friday morning European time.

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Vozinha's move to Colo Colo delayed because of 'personal matters,' club claim

Vozinha, the goalkeeper who played a key role in Cape Verde's fairytale World Cup run, has delayed his arrival in Chile to sign for Colo Colo because of "personal matters," the club's sporting director said on Thursday.

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UEFA members unanimously boycott FIFA World Cup in protest over investment plans

The 55 UEFA members have voted unanimously in favour of boycotting the FIFA World Cup in protest of the governing body's plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run ‌the World Cup.

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'It crosses a line': Dutch FA disapproves of FIFA's investment plans

The Dutch football association (KNVB) has reacted disapprovingly to FIFA's plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run ‌the World Cup.

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60 years of hurt but how many more before England finally celebrate a major trophy win?

July 30th 2026, represents the 60th anniversary of England's first and only World Cup win.

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De Zerbi keen for Bergvall to stay at Spurs despite no guarantee on starting spot

Roberto De Zerbi said he wants in-demand midfielder Lucas Bergvall to stay at Tottenham, but cannot guarantee the Sweden World Cup player a starting role.

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Argentina star Lionel Messi back in Inter Miami training following brief World Cup break

Lionel Messi returned to training with his US club side Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after losing the World Cup final with Argentina.

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Football Australia asks for further clarification regarding FIFA sell-off proposal

Football Australia on Thursday said they had asked for more details from FIFA on the proposal to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup so they can better understand the implications.

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FIFA open investigation into Argentina FA over Falklands banner & World Cup final scrap

FIFA have opened an investigation against The Argentine Football Association, three of its players and a coach.

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Returning Italy head coach Roberto Mancini dreams of winning trophies with the Azzurri

Newly-appointed Italy coach Roberto Mancini said Wednesday he was dreaming of bagging a major trophy, the Azzurri having missed out on the last three World Cups.

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'World Cup not a commercial asset': Ex-FIFA boss Blatter blasts investment plan

Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter on ⁠Wednesday slammed the football governing body's plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run ‌the World Cup, saying the tournament was not a ‌commercial asset that belonged to a ‌few executives.

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FIFA reportedly offers $40-million bonuses to federations that approve investment plans

FIFA could double down on their controversial plans to seek more investments in major tournaments, including the World Cup.

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Neymar reiterates Brazil retirement: 'I don't think I want it anymore'

Neymar appeared to confirm his ⁠retirement from international football, saying he no longer wanted to play for Brazil, ‌weeks after suggesting his international career had ended following ‌their World Cup last-16 loss to Norway.

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‘It’s worrying clubs can play in the PSL while operating out of the boot of a car’ – Roger de Sa

South African Roger de Sa is a vastly experienced coach on the African continent and beyond, and in this interview with Flashscore reflects on Bafana Bafana’s World Cup campaign, the impact of CAF Interclub football on South African players, Orlando Pirates’ title prospects and the decline of traditional development clubs in the domestic game.

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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso impressed with 'very hungry' striker Joao Pedro

Chelsea's Brazilian striker Joao Pedro is "very hungry" after his World Cup snub, with a quick-fire hat-trick in the team's opening pre-season game impressing new manager Xabi Alonso.

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USMNT midfielder Berhalter joins Middlesbrough from Vancouver Whitecaps

American midfielder Sebastian Berhalter has ⁠signed a four-year deal with Middlesbrough, the English ‌Championship club announced on Tuesday, ‌after featuring in all ‌five of the USA's ‌World Cup games this summer.