Keywords: Sports administration


AS Monaco Basket: CNOSF says no, the French champion plays its last card

The title won in June is not enough to secure AS Monaco Basket's place in the French elite. The CNOSF has issued an unfavorable opinion regarding the club's registration in Betclic Élite, but the Principality still has one last opportunity to have its case reconsidered before the start of the season.A......

UEFA maintains FIFA World Cup boycott despite governance policy reversal

The dispute between European football's governing body and FIFA remains unresolved, with UEFA confirming that its boycott of FIFA competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, will continue despite the world governing body's decision to abandon a controversial investment initiative. The announcement......

South Korean football association investigated over World Cup coach appointment

South Korean authorities have launched an investigation into the Korea Football Association (KFA) as part of a probe into the appointment of the national team's former head coach following the country's disappointing performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Investigators carried out search operations......

FIFA apologizes after controversial World Cup investment proposal sparks global backlash

FIFA has issued a public apology following widespread criticism of a proposal that would have allowed private investors to acquire a stake in the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup. The plan, which generated significant debate across the global football community, was ultimately withdrawn after......

FIFA reaffirms support for Infantino after withdrawing World Cup investment proposal

FIFA has reaffirmed its confidence in President Gianni Infantino following the withdrawal of a controversial proposal that would have introduced private investment into the commercial management of the FIFA World Cup. After a high-level meeting attended by senior FIFA officials, the organization stated......

Serbia and Sweden withdraw support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid

Support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's campaign for another term has weakened after the football associations of Serbia and Sweden announced that they would no longer back his candidacy for the organization's upcoming presidential election. The decisions come amid growing criticism of......

Qatar backs Gianni Infantino after FIFA drops private investment proposal

Qatar has reaffirmed its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the governing body withdrew its proposal to bring private investors into a new commercial structure, emphasizing confidence in the organization's leadership despite mounting criticism of the initiative. The statement was......

Pressure mounts on FIFA president Gianni Infantino as English and Dutch football bodies demand governance review

Calls for greater accountability within FIFA are intensifying as the football associations of England and the Netherlands have joined UEFA in questioning the governing body's leadership and demanding a comprehensive review of its governance. The latest criticism follows the withdrawal of a controversial......

Infantino withdraws FIFA private investment proposal after global criticism

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn a proposal to introduce private investors into part of FIFA's commercial operations following strong opposition from football organizations and growing concerns over the future governance of the world's governing body for football. The proposal......