Red Bull appoint Schmidt as Klopp replacement
July 31 : Red Bull have appointed Roger Schmidt as their head of global soccer, replacing new Germany manager Juergen Klopp in the role.
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FIFA stake-sale push tests football's 'American century,' Bennett says
July 30 : FIFA's proposed sale of a private stake in its tournament business, including the World Cup, reflects the expanding reach of U.S.-style sports finance, including private equity, into global football, Roger Bennett, the CEO and founder of the Men in Blazers Media Network, said.
Thailand's Thitikul blazes to two-shot lead at Women's British Open
July 30 : Thailand's Atthaya 'Jeeno' Thitikul blazed to a seven-under 64 opening round at the Women's British Open on Thursday to snatch the lead from South Korean favourite Ryu Hae-ran.
UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposal
PARIS, France: European football’s governing body UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup should FIFA press ahead with its private investor plan. “No UEFA national teams will participate in any FIFA competition for so long as these proposals remain alive, unless this proposal has been abandoned in its entirety and binding assurances have been given that FIFA will never again open its governance or competitions to private ownership,” UEFA said in a statement. “The World Cup cannot be treated as an investment product... No part of it should ever be surrendered to private investors.
Liverpool ready to begin negotiations with PSG over move for Bradley Barcola
Liverpool are ready to begin negotiations with Paris St Germain over a move for Bradley Barcola, the Press Association understands.
UEFA to boycott all FIFA competitions to protest World Cup private equity plan - ESPN
UEFA will boycott all FIFA competitions including the World Cup after an emergency meeting on Thursday resolved to «unequivocally reject» FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to raise $20 billion of outside investment with a share sell-off to a private equity group.
Chelsea sign French defender Lacroix from Crystal Palace
July 30 : Chelsea have signed defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace on a deal until 2032, the Premier League club said on Thursday.
Where To Find Spain's Stars After The 2026 World Cup
Spain won its second men's World Cup title following a 1-0 win over then-defending champions Argentina to cap off a memorable run in which La Roja only conceded one goal in eight tournament matches.