CONCACAF calls for 'comprehensive reckoning with' Infantino's FIFA leadership

North and Central American football's governing body CONCACAF on Saturday called for a "comprehensive reckoning with" Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA after his aborted plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.
1 August 2026

Bangladesh emerging team bowled out for 89 in heavy defeat to SA

dured a disappointing start to the one-day tri-series in South Africa, slumping to a seven-wicket defeat against South Africa Emerging at Groenkloof Oval in Pretoria on Saturday.
1 August 2026

Chase hopes to solidify the West Indies fortress in Tests

West Indies captain Roston Chase is hoping his side can establish their reputation as a formidable opponent in their home conditions.
1 August 2026

Root won't 'rip up' England's Bazball blueprint

England Test captain Joe Root plans to keep faith with the aggressive 'Bazball' tactics used by his predecessor Ben Stokes as he starts his second spell in the role.
1 August 2026

UEFA says it has lost confidence in Infantino

UEFA said it had lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday after world soccer's governing body abandoned plans to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup.
1 August 2026

Bangladesh, India in separate groups in SAFF Championship

Hosts Bangladesh have been drawn in Group A alongside Sri Lanka and Bhutan for the 2026 SAFF Championship, while regional powerhouse India headline Group B with the Maldives and Pakistan.
1 August 2026

Injury-hit Tigers receive Litton boost ahead of Australia Tests

Litton is scheduled to fly to Darwin on Sunday to join the rest of the squad.
1 August 2026

Salahuddin re-elected SAFF president for fifth straight term

The former BFF president has led SAFF since 2009.
1 August 2026

Looking back on Baresi's three very different World Cups

Football has lost one of its greatest icons, a champion who left an indelible mark on Italian and world sport.
1 August 2026

SAFF Championship draw today: What you need to know

The official draw for the TECNO - SAFF Championship 2026 is set to take place today in Thimphu, Bhutan. Here are some of the key points about today's draw:
1 August 2026

Edwards steps down as Dutch captain, De Leede takes over

Scott Edwards has stepped down as the skipper of the Netherlands, as confirmed by the KNCB (the Royal Dutch Cricket Association) through a video released on social media.
1 August 2026

Asian football body welcomes FIFA backdown, calls for transparency

The Asian Football Confederation said on Saturday it welcomed the scrapping of FIFA's proposal to allow private investment in the World Cup.
1 August 2026

Why FIFA's plan backfired and what it could mean for Infantino

After causing a few days of uproar in the footballing community, FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Saturday scrapped the plan to sell stakes to private investors in FIFA-run events, including the World Cup.
1 August 2026

Chelsea's Mudryk cleared to play after doping ban appeal

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to resume his career after the Football Association and the World Anti-Doping Agency "resolved his appeal" against a ban for failing a doping test.
1 August 2026

SENA struggles an ominous sign

Grass-covered pitches, steep bounce, persistent seam movement and unfamiliar conditions have often made life difficult for visiting Asian sides, with Bangladesh enduring one of the toughest struggles.
1 August 2026

Messi available for selection when Inter Miami host Crew

Lionel Messi's post-World Cup break could be coming to an end on Saturday night when Inter Miami host the Columbus Crew.
1 August 2026

Barca snap up teenager Bisiwu from Club Brugge

Barcelona signed teenage winger Jesse Bisiwu on Friday from Club Brugge for a reported 8.5 million euros ($10 million).
1 August 2026

TIMELINE: The rise and fall of FIFA's private investment plan

Here is a chronological timeline detailing how the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal unfolded, blew up into a global football crisis, and was ultimately killed off in a matter of days.
1 August 2026

FIFA scraps private investment plan after backlash

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Saturday he had scrapped a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following fierce backlash from football officials worldwide.
1 August 2026

What if FIFA doesn't blink?

The answer may arrive sooner than anyone expected.
1 August 2026