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FIFA backs Infantino while apologising for abandoned World Cup investment plan
The governing body reaffirms support for its president and admits mishandling of a private‑investment proposal that sparked global criticism.
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Gianni Infantino REFUSES to resign as FIFA president: Under-fire chief apologises and vows to fight on as he breaks cov…
Reported by Home | Mail Online and India Today | Latest Stories. First detected August 5, 2026 at 23:14 UTC.
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Super Falcons progress to WAFCON 2026 quarter-final after 6-2 win over Egypt
Reported by Legit.ng and Information Nigeria. First detected August 5, 2026 at 22:28 UTC.
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Olympique Lyonnais lost 2‑1 away to Sparta Prague in Champions League third‑qualifying round
Defeat keeps Lyon's European hopes uncertain as the return leg looms on 11 August
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Fake lawyer convicted for impersonation, using forged NBA seal
Reported by Premium Times Nigeria and Legit.ng. First detected August 4, 2026 at 19:00 UTC.
Elections
Infantino Faces Threat to FIFA Presidency as Sweden and Wales Withdraw Support
The national soccer federations of Sweden and Wales have pulled their backing for Gianni Infantino's re‑election, with the English Football Association and confederations such as UEFA and CONCACAF reportedly following suit, raising doubts about his ability to secure another term.
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Gianni Infantino Abandons World Cup Investor Plan After UEFA Boycott Threat
FIFA President Gianni Infantino revoked a proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors following opposition from UEFA and other football confederations.
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Indian Judoka Ishroop Narang Enters Women's 78kg Quarterfinals at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Aug 2, 2026 With Golden-Score Yuko Win Over Scotland's Nicole Wood
Indian judoka Ishroop Narang moved into the women's 78kg quarterfinals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Aug. 2, 2026, after a win by yuko in the golden score period against Nicole Wood of Scotland in a bout deadlocked with a shido each at the end of regulation and decided 1 minute 40 seconds into golden score after 5 minutes 40 seconds total; she will face England's Emma Reid next.
General News
Preeti Pawar Wins Gold in Women’s 54 kg Boxing Final at Commonwealth Games 2026
India secures its sixth gold at Glasgow as Pawar dominates the final bout.
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Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Fifa leadership
Reported by The Kyiv Independent and Daily Post Nigeria. First detected August 1, 2026 at 10:20 UTC.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Withdraws World Cup Investment Plan
Infantino retracts proposal to sell part of the tournament to private investors amid unprecedented backlash, prompting resignations within his team.
General News
Charles Okocha defeats Portable in Celebrity Boxing Rematch
The fight ended abruptly after Portable walked out during the first round at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Lagos