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Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a Sept. 19 deadline on Wednesday for the 211 member federations to accept one-off $20 million offers as part of a project to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The $20 billion FIFA subsidiary, bankrolled by the brother of Jared Kushner, was blasted by international soccer organizations. […]

Bayern Munich End Summer Transfer Business as Eberl Dismisses Transfer Rumours

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Bayern Munich have officially brought an end to their summer transfer business, with Sporting Director Max Eberl confirming that the Bundesliga champions do not plan to make any further signings. The club recently completed the arrivals of Nathaniel Brown and Ismael Saibari, and Eberl said Bayern had always intended for those moves to mark the […]

Premier League Unveils Greatest-Ever Wonderkids, Opens Fan Vote on Top Teenage Talent

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Premier League has unveiled a shortlist of 12 of the greatest teenage talents in its history, inviting fans to vote for the competition’s greatest-ever wonderkid after highlighting players who made a significant impact before the age of 20. Our correspondent reports that the list was obtained from a feature published on the Premier League’s […]

Neymar Jr. Retires from International Football After 16 Years with Brazil

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Brazilian football icon Neymar Jr. has officially announced his retirement from international football, ending a remarkable 16-year career with the Seleção following Brazil’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 34-year-old Santos forward confirmed his decision after his side’s 4-2 victory over Universidad Central in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana knockout round […]

Chelsea Close In on Danny Welbeck Signing as Xabi Alonso Adds Experience to Squad

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Chelsea are on the verge of completing the signing of Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck after the veteran forward was granted permission to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge. According to BBC Sport, the 35-year-old is expected to sign a two-year contract with the Blues and will join the squad in Hong Kong […]

UEFA Calls Emergency Meeting Over FIFA’s Plan to Sell Stakes in World Cup Competitions

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

UEFA’s 55 member associations will hold an emergency meeting later this week to discuss FIFA’s controversial proposal to sell stakes in its major competitions to external investors. The virtual meeting follows FIFA’s announcement of plans to establish a new commercial subsidiary that would manage its flagship tournaments, including the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cups […]

DFB Vice-President Condemns FIFA’s Competition Stake Sale as ‘Outright Attack on Football’

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The vice-president of the German Football Association (DFB), Hans-Joachim Watzke, has strongly criticised FIFA’s controversial proposal to sell stakes in its competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, describing the move as “an outright attack on football.” FIFA on Tuesday announced plans to establish a semi-private subsidiary that would sell part of its commercial interests in […]

Cucurella Honours Spain Coach Luis de la Fuente with Tattoo After World Cup Triumph

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Spain defender Marc Cucurella has honoured World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente by getting a tattoo of the manager following Spain’s World Cup victory. Cucurella was part of the Spain squad that defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final earlier this month, with De la Fuente leading the team to international glory. The […]