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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

UEFA set to end FIFA boycott threat over Infantino’s $20bn investor plan

UEFA set to end threat of FIFA events boycott after assurances over Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup investor plan.

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.

GothamChess joins BASILISK with goal of helping its players take down Magnus Carlsen

GothamChess has joined science-focused esports organization BASILISK as its Head of Chess, where he hopes to challenge for the Esports World Cup.

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).

Macron and MBS attend Esports World Cup closing ceremony

Saudi Arabia, which founded the event, is spending billions to become a global gaming and esports power.

Esports World Cup ends with surprise win for China-based team

AG.AL claim the overall title and $7m (£5.1m) top prize at the third Esports World Cup in Paris.

Harry Kane named footballer of the year in Germany

Harry Kane has added another honor after a remarkable season for Bayern Munich and a strong World Cup with England. Bayern also took the top prize in coaching, and the club's Giulia Gwinn won women's Player of the Year.

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball from Mexico sells for $3.35m

Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball sold for $3.35m. He used his hand to score against England, dubbing it the ‘Hand of God’.

Saudi Arabia asserts its dominance over Esports as MBS arrives in Paris for 'World Cup'

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in France for a two-day visit this Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the crown prince for the closing ceremony of the so-called Esports World Cup in Paris… which is organised and financed by the Saudis. Analysis by Andy Mi

Why is Saudi Arabia spending billions to become a global Esports power?

Saudi Arabia is betting big on the global gaming industry. It's already gobbled up Electronic Arts in a $55 billion deal and the flagship Esports World Cup is now being held outside the country -- in Paris -- for the first time. This is part of efforts to diversify away from its

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.

Infantino defies FIFA vice president's request to stay away from Caribbean youth tournament

FIFA president Gianni Infantino made a rare public appearance in the Caribbean despite a request from vice president Victor Montagliani to abstain as pressure mounts over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.

FIFA sanctions Argentina over brawl at World Cup final game

Argentina’s defeat in the football World Cup final defeat has come with a costly post-match hangover. FIFA has imposed a ban on Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes and a hefty fine for sparking a brawl after his side's loss to Spain. His teammate Nahuel Molina has been similarly

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.

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.

New initiative launched to shield terrorism victims from online harm

The UN has launched a new initiative to protect victims of terrorist attacks from online harm and re-traumatisation, drawing on harrowing survivor accounts, from the Nova Music Festival in Israel to an attack on a FIFA World Cup final viewing party in Uganda.

The Soccer Ball Used for Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ World Cup Goal Sells for $3.35 Million at Auction

Despite its role in one of the most famous games in soccer history, the historic piece of sports memorabilia fell short of its $10 million pre-sale estimate

UEFA to lift FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League draw

European soccer body 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 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.

Reports: UEFA backs off FIFA boycott threat

UEFA is reportedly set to withdraw a threat to boycott FIFA tournaments over a plan to partially privatize football tournaments. The Under-20 Women's World Cup is to be hosted by Poland next month.

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.