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Last updated: July 31, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

FIFA Faces Backlash Over Stake Sale Proposal

FIFA is facing significant opposition to its plan to sell stakes in its commercial operations, with the Asian Football Confederation joining UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing the proposal joined opposition. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the plan, stating "nobody is selling football" and that the consultation process will continue defended the plan. However, UEFA has threatened to boycott FIFA tournaments if the stake sale goes ahead threatened to boycott, raising questions about Infantino's future and the potential for a World Cup boycott could boycott. Former FIFA advisor Carlos Cordeiro resigned in protest over the plan resigned in protest.

Premier League Transfer Activity Heats Up

Premier League clubs are actively pursuing transfer targets as the new season approaches. Manchester City are reportedly eyeing Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille as a potential replacement for Rodri eyeing a replacement, with other clubs also monitoring Chelsea's Liam Delap monitoring a player. Arsenal are confident of signing Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United following Eddie Howe's departure, while Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly looking to complete another significant transfer looking to complete. Chelsea have been graded a B for their acquisition of French defender Lacroix graded a B.

Scottish Premiership Kicks Off Amidst Shifting Dynamics

The new Scottish Premiership season is set to begin, with questions arising about whether any teams can challenge the traditional dominance of Celtic and Rangers challenge the dominance. Hibernian have seen Chris Cadden depart for Aberdeen in search of more game time, while also progressing in European qualifiers progressing in qualifiers. Rangers have made their eighth summer signing with the addition of South African defender Olwethu Makhanya from Philadelphia Union.

Tributes Pour In for AC Milan and Italy Legend Franco Baresi

The football world is mourning the loss of legendary AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi, who has died at the age of 66 died at the age. Baresi, an icon for both club and country, is remembered as a great of the game remembered as a great.

Other Football News and Notes

In other football news, Liverpool's Curtis Jones was involved in a post-match argument with teammate Dominik Szoboszlai involved in an argument. Real Madrid have signed forward Carlos Espí from Levante on a five-year contract, and have also agreed a deal for Gonzalo García to join Fulham agreed a deal. Casemiro has stated his desire to help Lionel Messi win more trophies after joining Inter Miami. The MLS All-Star Game saw Son Heung-min score twice to lead the MLS All-Stars to a 4-3 victory over LIGA MX score twice. Former striker Diego Forlán has been appointed interim head coach of Uruguay's national team. New FA rules will implement at least 10-game bans for discrimination offenses implement bans.