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Barça scrap tribute to Spain World Cup winners

Barcelona have canceled the planned tribute honoring its World Cup-winning players, which was set to take place during Thursday's opening home match.

Infantino set to receive World Cup win but loses Italy's support

Opals captain Whitcomb to miss FIBA World Cup

The Australian Opals' FIBA World Cup campaign has suffered a major blow with captain Sami Whitcomb withdrawing from the tournament which tips off next week in Germany.

Uefa set to drop Fifa tournament boycott threat

Uefa is set to drop its threat of boycotting Fifa competitions, having received assurances there will be no repeat of Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors, BBC Sport has been told.

New Zealand great Tui joins Trailfinders

World Cup-winning New Zealand international Ruby Tui, 34, signs a one-year deal with Trailfinders Women.

Eto'o backs Infantino's FIFA private equity plan

Samuel Eto'o has pledged his support for Gianni Infantino, and said that he does not believe the FIFA president's proposed plan to sell off part of the World Cup to private investors was wrong.

Maradona 'Hand of God' ball sells for $3.35M

The football with which Argentina's Diego Maradona scored his "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup fell short of it's valuation by almost £5 million ($6.8m).

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.

Caught World Cup fever? Here's how to follow USMNT stars' club careers

Did you get swept up in World Cup excitement? ESPN outlines how to follow the USMNT's stars overseas now.

PWR attendances rise by 23% after World Cup

Premiership Women's Rugby says average attendances rose by 23.4% during the 2025-26 season, which concluded in June with Saracens winning a record fourth title.

2026 FC 100: Kane, Yamal, Messi among best men's soccer players

Before the 2026-27 season kicks off across Europe this weekend, it's time to rank the top 100 players in the world of men's soccer, including those who starred at the World Cup this summer. Welcome to the FC 100.

New Zealand great Tui joins Trailfinders

World Cup-winning New Zealand international Ruby Tui, 34, signs a one-year deal with Trailfinders Women.

UEFA to end FIFA boycott over WC investor plan

UEFA is set to formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan will not be revived.

Uefa chief Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency bid

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin rules himself out of the running to replace Gianni Infantino, but expects a candidate to challenge the Fifa president's leadership in March.