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Fifa’s World Cup proposal suffers another setback after Uefa boycott threat

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The Independent UK

AFC joins critics of FIFA private investment plan

UEFA members will not take part in any FIFA competition until the controversial private investment plan is dropped, while the AFC have joined the criticism.

AAP

Asian Football Confederation rejects Fifa’s World Cup plan

Fifa is proposing to sell a 20 per cent stake in Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) to private investors.

The Independent UK

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Does Uefa have support to block Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off? What we know

Uefa has received support from Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation following it’s decision to boycott the World Cup

The Independent UK

Football Australia and Fifa’s controversial World Cup sell-off plans – explained

FA is yet to formalise a position after being advised by the Asian Football Confederation to await further details

The Guardian - AU

UEFA Confirm Stunning World Cup Boycott in Bid to Kill Gianni Infantino Plan

UEFA’s reported boycott is not the only show of dissent from world soccer’s governing bodies.

Sports Illustrated

Fifa ‘undermining the very foundations of football’, says AFC as Uefa talks loom

The AFC has accused Fifa of undermining the foundations of football by failing to consult confederations over its plan to sell off World Cup stakes

The Guardian - UK

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Fifa wants more money for its members but that does not guarantee investment

Asia and Africa are bastions of support for Gianni Infantino but Fifa’s money has not always been well spent in the regions

The Guardian - UK

Fifa’s share sale plan alarms sporting world

PARIS - A proposal by Fifa to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary has sparked disbelief and outrage globally. A sampling of the reaction:

Bangkok Post

Uefa calls emergency meeting as opposition to Fifa plan hardens

Uefa’s 55 members will meet on Thursday afternoon to discuss a coordinated response to Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

FIFA's plan to sell World Cup to private investors met with shock and anger by the world of football

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations, offering each $40 million (€35 million) if they back his controversial plan to sell stakes in the governing body's major competitions.

Euronews

Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Time Is Now for An Aging Lamar Jackson, Ravens Roster

Baltimore could end up playing deep into the playoffs, but it’s just as likely that this team could watch the entirety of them from the couch.

Sports Illustrated

Conor Orr’s 14 Teams That Can Actually Win Super Bowl LXI

The NFL is more wide open than usual this season, but we can still narrow down the field and exclude a few teams you might not expect.

Sports Illustrated

2030 World Cup: Host, Locations and Format

The 2030 World Cup will be a landmark occasion for many reasons, from celebrating the tournament’s 100-year history to creating a format that breaks new ground.

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Eight Possible First-Time NFL Pro Bowlers in 2026, Including Two Quarterbacks

The reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year, an underrated defensive back and even a kicker all crack Conor Orr’s list.

Sports Illustrated

Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Don’t Rule Out the Titans Winning the AFC South

Picking Tennessee to win the division is ambitious, but there is going to be room for a surprise team or two in the wide-open AFC.

The Independent UK

What would a 64-team World Cup look like?

Infantino has opened the door to another World Cup expansion, with Fifa vice president Alejandro Dominguez in favour of it as early as the 2030 edition - but what would a 64-team tournament actually look like?

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino hints at expanding World Cup again to 64 teams

Infantino confirmed Fifa will discuss the possibility of a 64-team World Cup after this summer’s tournament

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Sports Illustrated

Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Colts Need Everything to Break Right, Especially at QB

Indianapolis will have a tough time winning the AFC South, let alone being a playoff team, unless it gets better play from Daniel Jones.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup flop triggers football reckoning across Asia as heads roll and hard questions mount

Asia's dismal FIFA World Cup performance has led to widespread soul-searching, with top football officials and coaches stepping down. South Korea's FA president and head coach resigned after a group stage exit, mirroring similar departures in Saudi Arabia. Despite an expanded tournament offering more spots, Asian teams secured only three…

FourFourTwo

How the USA could host the 2038 World Cup – with Fiji and New Zealand

The World Cup is now so big that only a handful of nations could host it alone, leading to ever-more weird and wonderful co-hosting bids

Sports Illustrated

Albert Breer’s Takeaways: How NFL Teams Are Vetting Brendan Sorsby’s Character

As the supplemental draft looms, teams are scrambling to find out more about him. Plus, K.C.’s quiet rebuild and optimism in Cleveland.

Sports Illustrated

Iraq vs. Norway—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Just 26 places separates the two countries in FIFA’s world rankings—but you wouldn’t know it based on the pre-tournament discourse.

The Guardian - US

Could Asian teams be catching up with Europe at this World Cup?

If there were a shift in world football power, it may look something like the impressive results from South Korea, Japan, Qatar and Australia

Sports Lens

Uzbekistan vs Colombia World Cup 2026 Predictions

Colombia are heavy favorites at -250 as Uzbekistan make their World Cup debut in Group K at Estadio Azteca on June 17.

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