Denia becomes Czech Republic's first foreign head coach
July 31 : Former Spain youth coach Santi Denia has been appointed as head coach of the Czech Republic national team, the country's football association (FACR) announced on Friday.
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Polish FA says preparations for Under-20 Women's World Cup are proceeding as planned
WARSAW, July 31 : The Polish Football Association (PZPN) said on Friday it has not received any information about teams withdrawing from the FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup 2026, which is due to start in Poland in September, and preparations are continuing as planned.
Slot turns down chance to become Netherlands coach
AMSTERDAM, July 31 : Arne Slot has turned down a chance to be the new Netherlands coach, only weeks before the planned unveiling of a successor to Ronald Koeman, Dutch media reported on Friday.
Norwegian football chief warns of 'very serious' crisis over FIFA World Cup stake plan
OSLO, July 31 : FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup has provoked a "very serious situation" for the game, Norwegian Football Federation president Lise Klaveness said on Friday.
Infantino's senior advisor Cordeiro resigns following proposal to sell FIFA stake
July 31 : Carlos Cordeiro, senior advisor to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, resigned with immediate effect on Friday in protest at proposals to sell a stake in the World Cup, calling the plan "a bad deal for football".
Asia confederation backs UEFA, CONCACAF opposition to FIFA World Cup sale plan
The Asian Football Confederation said on Friday (Jul 31) it "stands in solidarity" with regional bodies UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors but stopped short of threatening to boycott events run by FIFA, global soccer's governing body.
FIFA defends World Cup private equity plan: 'Nobody is selling football' - ESPN
FIFA defended its proposed World Cup private equity venture early Friday and said that «nobody is selling football» after broad criticism of the plan across international soccer.
AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi dies aged 66
Former AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi has died aged 66.