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UEFA threatened to boycott all FIFA events — including the World Cup — unless FIFA scrapped a $20 billion plan to sell minority stakes in the commercial rights of football's biggest tournament. The standoff was resolved after FIFA abandoned the proposal, but the debate over sport's commercial future is far from over.
Read Full Story →Chelsea have been fined £10 million and handed a suspended two-window transfer ban after admitting 74 breaches of Football Association rules involving secret payments to unregistered agents. The sanctions close a multi-year investigation into the club conduct under former owner Roman Abramovich.
Read Full Story →Spain have been crowned the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, but their historic victory over Argentina was overshadowed by ugly scenes after the final whistle. FIFA has opened a disciplinary case against Argentina following an on-pitch brawl, and calls for a ban on the defending champions are trending worldwide.
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