Infantino sets deadline for FIFA offer in Kushner-backed World Cup plan
FIFA's president lobbies for latest, and heavily criticised, proposal for investment in football's governing body.
World
aljazeera.com
29.07.2026
Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan
European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
World
bbc.co.uk
28.07.2026
Infantino tells Fifa critics to 'meditate, pray or watch football'
Fifa president Gianni Infantino tells critics to "meditate, pray or watch a football match" instead of "spreading hate and false rumours" about him and the World Cup.
World
bbc.co.uk
27.07.2026
"Arsenal" offered a high salary for the transfer of Vinicius Junior
If the English club "Arsenal" buys "Real" (Spain) forward Vinicius Junior, they will have to make him the team's highest paid player.
Azerbaijan
report.az
26.07.2026
Female football referee suffers concussion amid male players’ melee
Referee Mathilde Demoncay was knocked down as the players fought during a friendly club match in France.
World
aljazeera.com
26.07.2026
Japanese football legend ‘King Kazu’, 59, scores first goal in four years
The world's oldest professional footballer, Kazuyoshi Miura, scores as Fukushima United thrash Iwaki Furukawa 7-0.
World
aljazeera.com
26.07.2026
EA FC gets a new age rating after loot box rule changes
The football game's popular Ultimate Team earns it a 16+ rating from age ratings board PEGI.
Culture
bbc.co.uk
24.07.2026
Germany appoint Klopp as ex-Liverpool coach sought to lift World Cup blues
Jurgen Klopp last coached in 2024 at Liverpool but was Red Bull's head of global football, leading Leipzig and New York.
World
aljazeera.com
24.07.2026
A Game of Double Standards
Qatar 2022: a World Cup that exposed football’s politics, power struggles, and double standards.
World
aljazeera.com
23.07.2026
Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".
Culture
bbc.co.uk
23.07.2026
English FA charges Southampton coach Tonda Eckert over ‘spygate’ scandal
Allegations of spying on rivals led to Southampton's expulsion from the Championship playoff final.
World
aljazeera.com
22.07.2026
Italy makes financial ‘exceptions’ in bid to hire Pep Guardiola as coach
Italy's football federation chief holds talks with Guardiola over vacant role, but appointment not yet confirmed.
World
aljazeera.com
22.07.2026
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa retires after 22-year career
The 41-year-old, who played in six FIFA World Cups, announces he will retire from both club and country.
World
aljazeera.com
22.07.2026
Luka Modric has agreed to a new contract with Milan
Croatian football player Luka Modric has agreed to sign a new contract with Italian club "Milan".
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.07.2026
Salah to Besiktas? Football’s transfer window centre stage after World Cup
Mohamed Salah's future tops the latest news, contract, salary rumours, and transfer agenda ahead of the new football season.
World
aljazeera.com
21.07.2026
FIFA ‘destroying football’ for the World Cup, says Spanish football chief
In a scathing interview, La Liga President Javier Tebas says FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s time is 'over'.
World
aljazeera.com
21.07.2026
Argentina players receive heroes’ welcome home despite World Cup defeat
Argentina’s players were welcomed home by fans lining the streets as the team travelled from the airport.
World
aljazeera.com
21.07.2026
Netanyahu declares support for Argentina ahead of World Cup final
Argentina’s ambassador to Israel has presented Benjamin Netanyahu with a football jersey ahead of the World Cup final.
World
aljazeera.com
19.07.2026
Palestinian teenage footballer dies a week after Israeli settler attack
A week after he was shot in his West Bank village, Fadi al-Nassan's death comes amid a surge in settler violence.
World
aljazeera.com
19.07.2026
Argentina’s New York fans share hopes before 2026 World Cup final
Argentinians in Queens hold on to football tradition, as new communities grow support the national team in NYC.
World
aljazeera.com
18.07.2026