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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Summoned Before Congress Over Trump Connections Ahead of 2026 World Cup

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026grace

Jamie Raskin, the leading Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has opened an inquiry into Fifa president Gianni Infantino and requested records outlining the organization’s connections with Donald Trump and his administration. In a letter sent on Sunday, Raskin asked Infantino to hand over documents and correspondence concerning any gifts, money or other advantages given […]

Spain coach De la Fuente labels Argentina’s post-World Cup final behavior ‘unacceptable’

July 24, 2026grace

Spain’s manager, Luis de la Fuente, has condemned the “intolerable, unacceptable” conduct of Argentina’s players immediately after Sunday’s World Cup final. Leading the altercations were Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes, who went after Rodri and Eric García respectively at New York New Jersey Stadium while Spanish players were celebrating their nation’s second World Cup title. […]

Unhappy with the result? Don’t fret, sport now extends beyond the final whistle | Sport

July 23, 2026grace

An amusingly trivial incident occurred during Sunday’s Formula Two race at Spa. Noel León of Campos Racing drove impressively through the pack to secure seventh place, collecting six championship points, and promptly left the circuit to enjoy whatever he usually does after a race — perhaps a nap, a taste of local Belgian beer, or […]

Arsenal confirm William Saliba faces lengthy spell out with back injury

July 23, 2026grace

Arsenal, the reigning Premier League champions, have been hit by a major injury setback after central defender William Saliba was ruled out for “a considerable length of time” due to a back problem. Saliba managed a back issue during France’s path to the World Cup semifinals, and while he does not require surgery, the 25-year-old […]

Unfamiliar sides, quality chasms and imperfect spectacle: how expanding to 48 teams altered the 2026 World Cup

July 22, 2026grace

Within a year of Gianni Infantino taking over from Sepp Blatter as Fifa president, the organisation revealed that the men’s World Cup would expand from 32 to 48 nations. Reactions were mixed. Diego Maradona said he was “delighted by Gianni’s initiative” because it let every country dream of qualifying, reigniting their love for football. Joachim […]

2030 World Cup (way-too-early) power rankings: Which teams can challenge Spain for the top spot? | World Cup

July 22, 2026grace

The 2026 World Cup served as a likely farewell stage for several legendary figures, as icons like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Neymar, James Rodríguez, and Guillermo Ochoa all departed in emotional scenes when their teams were eliminated. Looking ahead to the 2030 World Cup, every player aged 32 and above will be anxiously […]

European Championship, Champions League, Ballon d’Or, World Cup … Has Rodri conquered football? | World Cup 2026

July 22, 2026grace

“With the World Cup now on his CV, Rodri holds all the major titles: the World Cup, European Championship, Champions League and Ballon d’Or,” notes Owen Bagnall. “Has anyone else ever ticked every major box in the sport in this way?” A select group have, but it remains an exclusive club. Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd […]

World Cup 2038: Why a US return is almost certain

July 22, 2026grace

As frequently happens, Donald Trump has been the one to articulate the unspoken truth. During an interview aired ahead of the World Cup final, the US president told a national news network, “We have to do this again and we have to do it while I’m around, you hear that Gianni?” Over the last month, […]

A US legacy for the 2026 World Cup: an invitation to repeat the feat

July 21, 2026grace

There is absolutely no obligation to give credit to Fifa. What must be recognized, though, is that the 2026 World Cup achieved every objective it set out to accomplish. The matches were intriguing, closely fought, and full of tension, even if the overall quality was often unremarkable – though that is rarely essential for a […]

Nico Williams, Ferran Torres, and Spain’s versatile World Cup dominance | World Cup 2026

July 21, 2026grace

As the second half of extra time unfolded in Sunday’s World Cup final, it was evident that Argentina intended to make Spain endure a grueling contest. Every tackle was fiercely committed. Their backline worked tirelessly to cut off the service routes that striker Mikel Oyarzabal typically thrives on, forcing Spain to fire eleven of their […]