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Uefa has to show backbone: concrete action can make Fifa’s World Cup plans untenable | Nick Ames
Fifa’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors has provoked a sharp backlash from Uefa and national football associations, intensifying tensions with president Gianni Infantino just weeks after the tournament concluded. The proposal, announced only nine days after the final, could give private investors influence over how and when Fifa’s tournaments…
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Sheffield Home of Football calls for discussion over alternative World Cup amid FIFA controversy
Sheffield Home of Football has called for discussion about the possibility of an alternative World Cup in response to FIFA’s proposed sale of minority stakes in a new commercial company overseeing major tournaments. The intervention reflects wider concern that private investment could alter the governance and long-term direction of football’s biggest competition. FIFA plans to…
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Iran ‘considered attacking Ukrainian port in revenge for strikes on Caspian Sea ships heading for Russia’ as two wars continue to merge
The Daily Mail reports that Iran reportedly considered launching an attack on a Ukrainian port in retaliation for strikes on ships in the Caspian Sea that were bound for Russia, in an indication that the conflicts involving Ukraine and Iran are becoming increasingly intertwined. The report highlights how military and logistical links between Russia and…
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Chicken wing prices are down — here’s why your favorite restaurant may not cut prices
Chicken wing prices have fallen after years of steep increases, giving fans of the American favourite something to celebrate on National Chicken Wing Day. However, industry figures caution that these lower wholesale costs may not automatically translate into cheaper prices for consumers dining out. Wholesale whole wing prices are down compared with a year ago,…
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Harrington named as Ryder Cup vice-captain
Padraig Harrington has been named a vice-captain for Team Europe at the 2027 Ryder Cup, which will be held at Adare Manor in the Republic of Ireland. Captain Luke Donald, who is seeking a third consecutive win over the USA, said the 54-year-old Dubliner’s extensive Ryder Cup experience and connection with Irish fans would bring…
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FA ‘deeply concerned’ by Fifa plan as Uefa to meet
The Football Association has said it is “deeply concerned” about Fifa’s plan to sell stakes in its major competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors. Uefa’s 55 member nations are set to hold an emergency virtual meeting later this week amid growing anger across the sport, with fears that outside investors could gain too…
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Football transfer rumours: Eli Junior Kroupi to boost Barcelona attack?
Barcelona are searching for a new striker after Robert Lewandowski’s departure, with 20-year-old Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi emerging as a “Plan B” option behind primary target Julián Alvarez. Alvarez, who wants to leave Atlético Madrid, is also coveted by Real Madrid, whose £129m bid was rejected in June, while Atlético have so far refused…
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Palace hold talks with ex-Arsenal defender Tomiyasu
Crystal Palace have opened talks with free agent Takehiro Tomiyasu over a permanent deal that would return the Japan international to the Premier League. The 27-year-old, who is currently training with the club and was named among the substitutes for a pre-season friendly against Lens, left Arsenal by mutual consent last season before a brief…
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FIFA Under Fire Over Plan To Sell World Cup Stake To Joshua Kushner Investment Firm
FIFA is facing a backlash from football authorities and politicians over plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, with UEFA taking the unusual step of publicly condemning the scheme. The plan involves creating a new entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), to hold the commercial rights to the men’s and women’s tournaments,…
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Multiple women accuse Jared Leto of sexual misconduct when they were teenagers in new BBC documentary
A new BBC documentary features multiple women alleging that Jared Leto, the Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman, sexually assaulted or harassed them when they were teenagers. The programme, titled “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret,” reports that the alleged incidents occurred between 2002 and 2016, when the women were in their teens and…