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Gianni Infantino dealt another blow as AFC joins UEFA, Concacaf in rejecting World Cup plan

FIFA's controversial plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company has been dealt what appears to be a fatal blow after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) joined UEFA and Concacaf in rejecting it.

Jul 31, 2026 · ESPN

UEFA vows World Cup boycott as Concacaf, AFC reject FIFA private equity plan

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to a private equity group was dealt a major blow on Thursday, after Concacaf joined UEFA in rejecting the proposal.

Jul 31, 2026 · ESPN

Casemiro calls Messi 'the god of football'

Casemiro calls Messi 'the god of football'

Jul 31, 2026 · ESPN

Premier League 2026-27 kits: Ranking every jersey released

It's still a few weeks before the new Premier League season begins, but plenty of top clubs have already released some of their 2026-27 kits.

Jul 31, 2026 · ESPN

Bee-utiful! Haaland unveils Man City's new 2026-27 away kit

You could say that there is already plenty of buzz surrounding Manchester City's new away kit -- if you'll excuse the woeful pun.

Jul 31, 2026 · ESPN

Cole Palmer: I fell asleep watching England's World Cup win over Mexico

Cole Palmer has said he did watch England at the World Cup after his 26-man squad snub -- but fell asleep at halftime of the game against Mexico.

Jul 31, 2026 · ESPN

Transfer rumors, news: Man United looking at pair of Serie A wingers

Manchester United are looking at a pair of wingers in Serie A, while the USMNT's Gio Reyna is attracting interest from Strasbourg. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Jul 31, 2026 · ESPN

Bradley Barcola? Liverpool should replace Mohamed Salah first - Jamie Carragher

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes his old club should prioritise signing a replacement for Mohamed Salah ahead of their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola.

Jul 31, 2026 · ESPN

Zambia's Barbra Banda critical of underwhelming WAFCON visibility and promotion

Zambia captain Barbra Banda has called for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations to receive more effective advertising and significantly greater global exposure, amidst empty stands in Morocco.

Jul 31, 2026 · ESPN

Why England have no automatic Euro 2028 place -- but Argentina are already in the 2030 World Cup

England have not been granted a guaranteed spot at UEFA Euro 2028 despite being one of the tournament co-hosts.

Jul 31, 2026 · ESPN