Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs absent from training camp practice amid contract uncertainty
Detroit Lions star running back Jahmyr Gibbs did not practice with the team on Wednesday amid contract uncertainty. (This video contains AI-assisted content)
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Asian confederation rebukes FIFA in blow to private investment plan
July 30 : The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Thursday condemned FIFA for a lack of consultation over its plan to bring private investors into soccer's World Cup and demanded more time to consider it in a blow to the global governing body's hopes of getting the proposal through.
World Cup lifts MLS ticket sales and ratings, Garber says
July 29 : Major League Soccer ticket sales and television ratings have surged following the 2026 World Cup, with MLS Commissioner Don Garber declaring the tournament has provided the "rocket fuel" to grow the sport further in the United States.
Spain's Rayo Vallecano forced to seek temporary home during stadium repairs
MADRID, July 28 : LaLiga side Rayo Vallecano will need to find a temporary venue to play their home games as their stadium undergoes emergency repair works over safety concerns and insalubrious conditions, regional authorities said on Tuesday.
FIFA mulls stake sale through new $20 billion entity, source says
July 28 : FIFA is planning to sell a significant minority stake in a new commercial entity with a valuation of about $20 billion, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.
Maldini, Leonardo resign from Italy federation after Pirlo coaching plan collapses
July 27 : Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have decided to resign from their roles with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Sky Sport Italia reported on Monday.
Organisers raise concerns over late pullouts after Sinner, Djokovic skip Montreal event
July 25 : The Canadian Open expressed disappointment over the withdrawals of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic from next week's tournament in Montreal, saying the recurring absence of top players from ATP 1000 events had become a broader issue for the sport.
Pirlo set for Italy job after Guardiola rejection, report says
MILAN, July 24 : The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has reached an agreement with former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo to become the national team's coach on a four-year deal, Italian daily La Repubblica reported on Friday.