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FIFA face global mutiny as Asian Football Confederation stand with Europe and North America after their boycott threats.By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 31 Jul 202631 Jul 2026The ‌Asian Football Confederation has said it “stands in solidarity” with regional ⁠bodies UEFA and ⁠CONCACAF in opposing plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors but stopped short of threatening ⁠to boycott events run by FIFA, global football’s governing body.The confederation in a statement on Friday expressed “deep concern” over the proposed establishment of a $20bn commercial ⁠subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), to run the World Cup…

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JULY 19: U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino hold the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy before handing over to captain Rodri #16 of Spain at the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)Getty ImagesOn Tuesday, the details of FIFA’s plan to sell a share of the commercial rights of its competitions to private investors, with the promise of tens of millions in additional revenues for…

Apple saw an excellent and better-than-anticipated Q3 2026 in terms of iPhone sales, but its revenue for services—like Apple TV, Apple Music, AppleCare, or iCloud—slipped downward, disappointing experts who were hoping for more. Further, fears about memory prices and supply constraints slightly soured reception to what could have otherwise been a slightly positive but business-as-usual quarter. That’s the key takeaway from the company’s Q3 2026 earnings call today. As for specific numbers, iPhone revenue was $54.25 billion, thanks to a 22 percent increase in iPhone sales. The Mac saw $10.35 billion in revenue, the iPad $6.19 billion, wearables $7.88 billion,…

Franco Baresi, the former AC Milan captain who was one of Italy’s most acclaimed defenders, has died. He was 66.His death was announced on Friday by Milan, the football club where he spent his entire 20-year playing career. No cause of death was given.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“The entire history of AC Milan is in tears,” Milan said.In August 2025, Baresi underwent surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule and subsequently began a course of immunotherapy.His last public appearance was at the opening ceremony for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in February, when, along with former Inter Milan…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened to embark on a nationwide indefinite strike from 10 August if the federal government fails to address outstanding salary arrears, welfare concerns and other longstanding issues affecting its members. The association announced the decision in a communiqué issued after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Gombe State, where it reviewed the implementation of previous agreements reached with the government. NARD said the proposed Total and Comprehensive Industrial Strike (TICS) would commence at 8 a.m. on 10 August unless its demands are met before the deadline. “The NEC reaffirmed its commitment…

The extreme heat and drought stoking huge wildfires in Spain and France were made far more likely by the climate crisis, a scientific analysis has found.Global heating made hot, dry and windy weather at least 20 times more likely in Spain and twice as likely in France, experts from the World Weather Attribution (WWA) consortium calculated. The finding is the latest to pin the blame for the continent’s sweltering and deadly summer firmly on the heating caused by the burning of oil, gas and coal.The intense heatwave at the end of June, which is estimated to have killed 20,000 people,…

I think Fantasy drafts get tricky around pick 30, which means if you’re picking eighth in a 12-team league, you’re going to have some tough calls in Rounds 3 and 4. But first, let’s figure out how to start your draft! In this 3-WR, PPR league, my goal is to come away with one running back and one wide receiver with my first two picks. I’m open to drafting two RBs or WRs, but if I do that, I might feel pressure to draft the other position in Round 3, which could lead me to reach for a player. Starting…

EXCLUSIVE: Katie O’Connell Marsh has been named Fremantle‘s next global scripted boss, Deadline can reveal. Baywatch and M. Son of the Century producer Fremantle has been seeking out a UK-based executive to effectively replace Christian Vesper, the CEO of Global Drama and Film who exited his post in January. Following an extensive hiring process that attracted top tier scripted candidates, former Gaumont International Television and Platform One chief O’Connell Marsh emerged as the front runner, according to several sources, and she has now officially landed the role. Her official title of will be CEO, Fremantle Global Scripted Hub, a newly-created…

The federal high court’s decisive decree ordering the absolute asset forfeiture of hundreds of billions linked to the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, unmasks a terrifying truth for Nigeria’s political elite: the clock of justice ticks at a glacial pace, but its strike is lethal. This historic judicial hammer, routing out decades of hidden commonwealth, stands as a prophetic declaration written in the ink of modern jurisprudence. It proves that for powerful public officeholders who plunder the treasury, the recovery of stolen assets is a harrowing memento mori for those currently intoxicated by…

Andy Burnham to set out devolution plan amid criticism it won’t benefit regions equallyGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. From 2028 English regional mayors, for the first time, will be handed a share of income tax receipts instead of central grants and be less beholden to the Treasury by being able to borrow (mainly from private investors) to invest in big projects.Mayors will also be able to keep a share of business rates totalling tens of millions of pounds by April 2027, and gain greater control over services such as housing and transport, under plans…