UEFA and Concacaf step up World Cup row with FIFA
Cole Palmer aims to respond at Chelsea after being left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for this summer's World Cup.
Uli Hoeness backed Europe’s resistance to FIFA’s World Cup rights plan, saying a tournament without European teams is 'worth nothing'.
Santi Denia has been named Czech Republic coach after their World Cup group-stage exit, replacing Miroslav Koubek on a two-year deal with an option for two more.
Adidas said the World Cup lifted sales and store traffic, but higher tournament marketing costs hit profit and shares fell despite an improved sales outlook.
Fifa have opened a fast-track tender to assess a 64-team World Cup from 2030, with findings due by 11 September as opposition grows over governance, welfare and calendar impact.
Carlos Cordeiro quit as Fifa adviser, opposing Infantino's plan to sell a World Cup stake, saying he had 'no involvement' and calling it mortgaging football's future.
Sunderland’s players raised the club’s profile at the World Cup, with Xhaka and Talbi reaching the quarter-finals and several others impressing on a global stage.
After leading Norway to the World Cup quarter-finals, Erling Haaland continued his post-tournament break in Antibes before rejoining Manchester City.
UEFA threatened a World Cup boycott if FIFA pursue private investment in tournament rights, saying the World Cup is 'not for sale' and condemning a lack of consultation.
After Belgium’s World Cup quarter-final exit, Senne Lammens returned early to Manchester United training, having deputised after Thibaut Courtois’ injury against Spain.
Spain and Portugal's backing for Uefa's boycott threat could disrupt the 2030 World Cup, while Morocco await CAF's stance on Fifa's private investment plan.
Infantino said Morocco, Spain and Portugal’s 2030 World Cup could be the finest in history, praising Morocco’s passion for football and welcome for supporters.
Sunderland lost 1-0 to Leeds in a friendly as returning World Cup players, including Brian Brobbey, Nilson Angulo and Noah Sadiki, got minutes.
Argentina’s government proposed penalties for anti-Argentina hate speech after World Cup tensions, as FIFA pursue disciplinary cases over chants, gestures and crowd trouble.
Aston Villa took only three recent World Cup players - John McGinn, Victor Lindelof and Evann Guessand - on their Asian tour, with others rested or recovering.
Siphiwe Tshabalala said the PSL must learn from the World Cup's high standards and entertainment, urging all 16 teams to raise levels before the new season.
FIFA insisted 'nobody is selling football' and pressed on with consultation over World Cup investment plans, despite UEFA’s boycott threat and Concacaf’s opposition.
Indonesia FA president Erick Thohir backed FIFA’s World Cup commercial rights plan, saying funding would aid development and could boost Indonesia’s qualification hopes.
Focus turns to the World Cup fallout after UEFA said its teams would not play in FIFA events over Infantino’s plan to sell a stake in competition revenues.
Hull City want Gustavo Puerta after his standout World Cup with Colombia, but Racing Santander’s €20m asking price and strong rival interest are obstacles.
Concacaf rejected FIFA’s World Cup stake sale proposal after a meeting of its 41 member associations, citing deep concerns over the process.
Japan World Cup goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is reported to have turned down Leeds, preferring Juventus as the club switch focus to James Trafford.
