World Cup football

New book honours George Suppiah, Singapore’s first FIFA World Cup referee

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (2nd from left) with (from left) J. K. Saravana, Shamini Suppiah and Yee Whoy Chong Suppiah at the launch of George Suppiah’s biography, on Aug 26.

UEFA’s Ceferin says Infantino could face an election challenger, rules out FIFA bid.

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin (right) said he had no contact with FIFA president Gianni Infantino since controversy erupted over an abandoned sell-off plan.

Embattled Infantino says FIFA must close financial gap between ‘big countries’ and ‘others’

The FIFA president is up for re-election in 2027 but world soccer’s regional powerhouses are discussing whether to move a vote of no confidence in him ahead of the ballot.

Beleaguered FIFA chief Gianni Infantino rids himself of critic Kevin Lamour

Lamour’s criticism dealt a significant blow to 56-year-old Infantino.

Pocognoli targets bright future for Scotland on foundation laid by Clarke

Sebastien Pocognoli wants to build on the strong foundation laid by his predecessor while helping develop the next generation of Scottish players.

10-man Lens stun PSG to claim first Trophee des Champions triumph

PSG’s reigning Ballon D’or winner Ousmane Dembele surrounded by three Lens players.

Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino will seek re-election for a fourth term in charge of football’s global governing body at the FIFA Congress in 2027.

Qatar, Morocco among six Arab federations backing FIFA’s Gianni Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has faced calls for his resignation over his aborted bid to bring private investment into FIFA competitions.

The World Cup effect on English Premier League teams in numbers

Emiliano Martinez of Argentina walking past the FIFA World Cup trophy at the award ceremony on July 19. The Aston Villa goalkeeper played 810 minutes at the tournament.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 10, 2026

Nickolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace’s high representative for Gaza, has described the current stage of the agreement as a commitment involving the US, Hamas and the Board – notably leaving out Israel.

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