FIFA President Gianni Infantino's senior adviser, Carlos Cordeiro, resigned on Friday in protest against the plan to sell a stake in the commercial rights of FIFA's World Cup to private investors. He described the proposal as a "bad deal" for football .
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has initiated communication with the government to resolve uncertainties surrounding the hosting of the ODI and T20I series against the Indian cricket team, scheduled for late August. BCB President Tamim Iqbal has taken the initiative to seek government-level cooperation to ensure the series is held as planned.
Real Madrid have taken a firm stance amid uncertainty over Vinicius Junior's future. According to Spanish media outlet Marca, the club has left two paths open for the Brazilian star — either sign a new contract and stay, or be put up for sale this summer.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's ambitious plan is facing an escalating crisis of opposition. After Europe and the Concacaf region, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has now publicly opposed the proposal to sell commercial rights to the World Cup and other FIFA tournaments, making its approval increasingly unlikely.
Veteran Brazil stars Casemiro and Danilo set to retire from international football, according to Head coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Inspired by Italy's remarkable rise on the international stage, Greece is now pursuing a similar blueprint, assembling a squad featuring Australia-based cricketers of Greek heritage as it targets qualification for the 2028 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.