Inside the week that shook Gianni Infantino, FIFA and the football world
The grand announcement was supposed to come on the eve of the World Cup final at the Waldorf…
Infantino is teetering at FIFA. Is football finally poised for a great reset?
Oh, for those quaint days when Gianni Infantino floated around, handing out made-up peace prizes to the President…
What we’re hearing about Arsenal’s interest in Vinicius Junior and his Real Madrid contract
Vinicius Junior’s future at Real Madrid remains up in the air. A year and a half after the…
FIFA’s Gianni Infantino lashes out at critics for ‘spreading hate’ in wake of World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lashed out against scrutiny and criticism of his leadership and his organization, accusing…
Australia World Cup midfielder allegedly tests positive for cocaine after speeding in Sydney
The 22-year-old made four appearances at the World Cup for Australia. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images July 24, 2026…
The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more
Welcome to the eighth 2026 summer window edition of The Transfer DealSheet. Our team of dedicated writers will…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal Has ‘Completed Football’ At 19 After Winning World Cup
Lamine Yamal received glowing praise after helping Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the World Cup…
How Argentina turned the World Cup final dirty with shoves, skulduggery and squealing
If you were hoping to finish this World Cup with a free-flowing game full of great football, endless…
The Lionel Messi I know, by one of his closest childhood friends
Leandro Benitez was a childhood friend of Lionel Messi and played alongside the Argentina star in the youth…
Serene Mbappe and emotional Messi are going goal for goal (and miss for miss) in World Cup chase
When the World Cup holds up a mirror to Kylian Mbappe, it’s as if he sees Lionel Messi.…
Justin Bieber to join Madonna, Shakira and BTS for World Cup final halftime show
FIFA has announced Justin Bieber as the final co-headliner for the World Cup final halftime show, which will…
England’s Jordan Henderson requires wrist surgery, set to miss rest of World Cup
The 36-year-old suffered the injury climbing over the advertising hoardings after England’s 3-2 win over Mexico. Buda Mendes/Getty…