AFC backs UEFA and CONCACAF who plan boycott over FIFA World Cup proposals
FIFA face global mutiny as Asian Football Confederation stand with Europe and North America after their boycott threats.
Month: July 2026
About 49,000 migrants enter Spanish territory of Ceuta, officials say
The estimated number of arrivals is more than half of the population of the city, which is about 83,600.
FIFA World Cup plan fallout: Infantino’s senior adviser Cordeiro resigns
Pressure is growing on FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino following proposals for private investment in World Cups.
FIFA adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigns in protest at private equity plan
Senior FIFA adviser Carlos Cordeiro, who represented the soccer body on the White House Task Force for the World Cup, has resigned in protest at its private equity plan.
AC Milan and Italy great Baresi dies aged 66
AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, the Italian club announces.
Eleven Palestinians, including children, injured in Israel’s Nablus raids
Israeli settlers and soldiers storm occupied West Bank towns, arrests made after intensified violence in town of Tal.
Her mother said no to a phone. Then came the Gaza genocide
As the world debated social media use, Eman Lulu's phone became a lifeline and a window into Gaza for millions.
IRGC strikes US targets in Kuwait a day after US hits Iran: Latest events
Iran says it struck Kuwait in retaliation for US strikes on multiple locations in Iran, including Qeshm island.
Hamas agrees to phased disarmament in Gaza
Hamas has agreed to gradually disarm in Gaza as part of Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
Fifa says 'nobody selling football' as plan continues
Football’s governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.
