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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 […]

Jermain Defoe: Mounting concerns ahead of departure – Woking sporting director

July 25, 2026grace

Woking’s head of football operations Jody Brown acknowledged that “growing unease” had been building within the club before the National League outfit decided to move on from ex-England forward Jermain Defoe as head coach. Earlier this week, both sides came to a “mutual agreement to separate, effective immediately,” bringing an end to the 43-year-old’s tenure […]

Gavi believes Paredes shouldn’t face a ban ahead of World Cup 2026

July 22, 2026grace

Spanish midfielder Gavi thinks Argentina’s Leandro Paredes ought not to be banned for his role in the post-World Cup final clash. As Spain rejoiced after their 1-0 victory, it seemed that Argentine players Paredes, Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and assistant coach Roberto Ayala were all caught up in the on-field melee. Paredes appeared to shove […]

Marcus Rashford: What lies ahead for the Man Utd attacker?

July 20, 2026grace

Reports indicate that Rashford is comfortable with the idea of rejoining United’s training sessions. To begin with, the dynamic between the player and the current coach is not as combative. Ruben Amorim had a falling out with the attacker shortly after taking over from Sporting Lisbon. Amorim later sidelined him, leading to a temporary transfer […]

The backstory of the bath photo with Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal ahead of Spain vs Argentina’s World Cup final

July 16, 2026grace

By the time he reached 19, Messi had struck 11 professional goals and had won La Liga and the Champions League once apiece. Yamal, who turned 19 on Monday, has already racked up a remarkable 56 goals, claimed three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, and triumphed at Euro 2024. Yamal is not the […]

Scottish Football Podcast – Hearts Beyond Heartbreak: What Lies Ahead at Tynecastle?

July 13, 2026grace

Accessible for 29 days Hearts experienced a crushing near-miss in their pursuit of glory, falling devastatingly short as the previous campaign concluded. Now, a fresh era unfolds at Tynecastle. Andrew Petrie hosts Heart Standard editor Joel Sked and former Hearts defender Ryan McGowan to explore one of the most turbulent close seasons in the club’s […]

Infantino teases 64-team World Cup expansion ahead of 2030 tournament | World Cup

July 12, 2026grace

Gianni Infantino has stated that Fifa will explore the possibility of adding another 16 teams to the World Cup ahead of the 2030 tournament. Speaking to a Swiss news organization, the Fifa president suggested that increasing the field from 48 to 64 nations could be a logical step. “This is certainly something that will be […]

Kylian Mbappé takes on France’s leadership mantle, urging squad to stay grounded ahead of World Cup 2026

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026grace

Antoine Griezmann, who played a pivotal role in France’s semi-final victory against Morocco in 2022, observed from the stands on this occasion as Les Bleus overcame the Atlas Lions once more to secure a third straight World Cup semi-final appearance. The 35-year-old, fresh from finalizing a transfer to Orlando City, had not been present at […]

World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland calls for ‘pressure’ on England ahead of quarter-final

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026grace

Norwegian forward Erling Haaland views England as a leading contender for the World Cup title and, grinning, encouraged the press to apply maximum expectation on them ahead of their quarter-final clash on Saturday. Norway hadn’t taken part in a World Cup tournament since 1998, but they’ve now progressed to the last eight for the first […]

Kylian Mbappe denounces Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla’s racist comments ahead of 2026 World Cup

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026grace

French striker Kylian Mbappe has labeled a Paraguayan lawmaker as “disgraceful” and unfit for office after she posted racist remarks targeting his background and schooling. Celeste Amarilla, a member of Paraguay’s Authentic Radical Liberal Party, shared her comments on the social media platform X following her nation’s loss to France in the World Cup round […]