According to the Associated Press, FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour stated on Friday that staff were deceived by president Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private equity funds. Lamour suggested the $20 billion commercial subsidiary project must not go ahead, defending his colleagues amid intense fallout from the … Read more
European football faces a governance crisis after UEFA announced that no European national teams will participate in any FIFA competitions until world football’s governing body scraps proposals to sell off its commercial and operational rights to private investors. UEFA Issues Ultimatum Over FIFA Forward Enterprise Plans UEFA has drawn a hard line against private ownership … Read more
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is reportedly preparing a commercial restructuring that could spin off the World Cup into an independent private equity-backed entity, according to reporting by The Times. Under the proposal, outside investors would inject capital in exchange for commercial influence, potentially altering tournament formats and host locations. Privatizing the World Cup: How the … Read more
President Donald Trump remained on the pitch during the 2026 World Cup trophy ceremony in New Jersey, repeatedly declining attempts by FIFA president Gianni Infantino to usher him away from the victorious Spanish team. After Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina, Trump stood alongside players and held his position during the official team photo, an action … Read more
Prince William has reportedly avoided attending 2026 FIFA World Cup matches to prevent potential interactions with Donald Trump. According to a report by Dan Wakeford, author of the Celebrity Intelligence newsletter, concerns within royal circles suggest that high-profile appearances by Prince William in the United States could lead to unwanted public associations with Donald Trump. … Read more
European Parliament lawmakers are pushing for an investigation into FIFA boss Gianni Infantino following allegations of political interference in the lifting of a red-card suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. According to a joint statement from lawmakers Barry Andrews, Lara Wolters, and Niels Fuglsang, the decision to overturn the suspension after an intervention by U.S. … Read more
The World Cup officially commences in the United States this Friday, marking the country’s first time hosting the tournament since 1994. According to tournament organizers, the event faces unprecedented scrutiny due to political volatility, high ticket costs, and concerns regarding immigration policies. While FIFA projected a $40 billion revenue boost for host nations, reports from … Read more
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket pricing and US border security during a press conference in Mexico City. Addressing concerns regarding tournament accessibility, Infantino stated that FIFA has sold over six million tickets and argued that high costs are necessary to fund global football development and reinvest in the sport. Why are World … Read more
The “More is More” Gamble: Is FIFA Risking the World Cup’s Soul? The beautiful game is undergoing a massive transformation. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the sport is pivoting toward a supersized model—48 teams, 104 matches, and a footprint spanning three nations. While FIFA President Gianni Infantino champions this as a “truly global” … Read more