BBC Business
FIFA's World Cup Privatisation Plan: A Masterclass in Not Reading the Room (or the Spreadsheet)
FIFA's plan to privatise the World Cup was a financial fever dream that died in days. Here's why it never made sense.
2026-08-01
BBC Business
2026-07-27
The Guardian Europe
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Summoned to Congress: 'Come Explain Your Trump Ties, Please Bring the World Cup'
Congress wants to know why FIFA's president is besties with Trump, gave him a peace prize, reversed a red card after his calls, and opened an office in Trump Tower.
2026-07-06
BBC World
Trump Confirms He Asked FIFA to Review Balogun Ban, Because of Course He Did
Trump asks FIFA to review a red card, FIFA suspends the ban, and everyone except the US is left wondering if this is normal.
The Good Times
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