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Is the World Cup for sale? Here’s what Fifa’s plans mean and what happens next | Paul MacInnes
Fifa has unveiled plans to create a new commercial entity, Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE), which would take over the sale of all broadcast, sponsorship, ticketing and licensing rights, as well as operational delivery of its tournaments, while allowing outside investors to buy non-controlling stakes. President Gianni Infantino has framed the move as “the democratisation of…
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Set Your Goals book ‘Mutiny!’ 20th anniversary tour with The Warriors, I Am The Avalanche, more
Set Your Goals have announced a tour marking the 20th anniversary of their album ‘Mutiny!’. The run will feature support from The Warriors, I Am The Avalanche and additional acts, celebrating a notable release in the band’s career. The available article text does not provide dates, venues, ticket information or the full supporting line-up. ‘Mutiny!’…
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Bruise Bath Announce New Self-Titled Album: Hear “Blood On My Tongue”
Philadelphia post-metal band Bruise Bath have announced their second self-titled album, following their 2017 debut of the same name. The record marks a new chapter for the group, which began a decade ago as a solo project for singer-guitarist Zak Krone before evolving into a full band with a shifting line-up over the years. The…
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Wrexham face Liverpool with Premier League still in their sights despite setback
Wrexham, promoted three times in four years under co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, face Liverpool in a pre-season friendly at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, just five years after the pair took over a club then in the National League. Manager Phil Parkinson says there is now genuine expectation on the club to continue its…
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One of these eight college football teams will be hoisting the national championship trophy in 2026
A Fox Sports Outkick article previews the 2026 college football season, framing early-season optimism through Joel Klatt’s “way-too-early” top 10 rankings. The piece highlights Ohio State as one of the sides tipped to feature prominently, with the article’s headline suggesting eight teams are being considered as genuine national championship contenders for the coming season. Details…
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Fifa accused of ‘crossing a line’ over $20bn plan to sell World Cup commercial rights
Fifa has unveiled plans to sell commercial rights to its major tournaments, including the men’s and women’s World Cups and the Club World Cup, to private investors in a deal reportedly valued at around $20bn (£15.6bn). The proposal, which involves setting up a new entity called Fifa Forward Enterprise with US bank JPMorgan, has provoked…
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Silverstein and Story of the Year Announce “Camp Screamo 2” Tour
Silverstein and Story of the Year have confirmed “Camp Screamo 2”, a second leg of their co-headlining tour that will take the pairing across further North American cities into December 2026. The extension follows an ongoing first leg and reflects the strength of demand for the bands’ joint outing, with organisers promising fans in previously…
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Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan
Uefa has strongly criticised reported Fifa plans to bring in private investment to its competitions, including the World Cup, warning that world football’s governing body is overstepping its authority. Fifa says the move would expand football development funding to more than $10bn (£7.5bn) to help grow the game worldwide, but the proposals have sparked anger…
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Set Your Goals Share ‘Accelerate’, Their First New Track In 14 Years
Pop-punk band Set Your Goals have returned to recorded music with the release of ‘Accelerate’, their first new track since 2012. The release marks a significant comeback for the band, who have been considered a mainstay of the pop-punk scene for the past two decades, and will be welcomed by long-time fans who have waited…
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Winter Announces New EP Romantix Mixtape: Hear “Without You” (Feat. Soccer Mommy)
Shoegaze artist Winter has announced a new EP, “Romantix Mixtape,” due out on 18 September via Winspear, alongside a new version of her single “Without You” featuring Soccer Mommy. The release follows her 2025 album “Adult Romantix” and continues a run of reworked material she has been sharing, including a “mixtape version” of the track…