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World Cup for sale? FIFA's controversial plans explained

FIFA's plan to raise up to $20 billion in private investment has been widely condemned. What is it all about? And, crucially, what will happen next?

Is Fifa selling parts of the World Cup to private investors?

This week Fifa announced it will form a new subsidiary company to run part of the World Cup and offer a 20% stake.

Castro on ‘impakta’ video: It takes one to know one

MANILA, Philippines — Who’s the “impakta?” What began as an unfinished acronym in a social media video ended with Palace press officer Claire Castro returning a veiled insult to Sen. Imee Marcos. On Tuesday, Marcos posted a video reel in…

Ramsay-Peaty ends Commonwealth Games career with silver for England in medley relay

England second behind Australia in 4x100m medley relay Scotland win silver in women’s 4x100m medley relay Adam Ramsay-Peaty’s Commonwealth Games ended with a silver medal as England were beaten by Australia’s imperious swimmers in the…

Scotland win eight medals in five chaotic hours as Games hit halfway

Host nations Scotland win eight medals in the space of five chaotic hours on Wednesday - two of the gold - to take their Commonwealth Games tally in Glasgow to 23.

FIFA to probe Argentina over World Cup final ill-discipline, Malvinas banner

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against four Argentines and one Spaniard over incidents following World Cup final; AFA will also face probe over controversial Malvinas banner. Leer más

Schoeman a marked man in Lapu-Lapu

Henri Schoeman, an Olympic bronze medalist, sets out as the heavy favorite over a very formidable field littered with international aces next weekend in the Ironman 70.3 Lapu-Lapu, with the South African out to prove that his 2024 triumph…

FIFA charges Argentina after World Cup final brawl with Spain

FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle after final with Spain and 'Malvinas' banner after England game.

F1 to end season in Europe if no Middle East races

F1's chief executive confirms a deadline in mid-September to decide whether the season-concluding races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi must be held in Europe due to the Iran war.

Lack of key players helps doom Filipino booters vs Burmese

The absence of key players from the Philippine men’s football team was evident on Tuesday as the Nationals opened their Asean Hyundai Cup campaign with a 4-1 loss to Myanmar (Burma). Coach Carles Cuadrat, however, insisted there was little…

Spirit's Proteas secure London Derby for first win of the campaign

Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Dewald Brevis sealed London Spirits' second win over Oval rivals in 10 attempts

Amateur player suspended in finger-clicking trickery furore