Fifa’s 64-team World Cup plan facing opposition from Uefa, Concacaf and Asia July 13, 2026 Fifa’s plan to consider expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams is facing major pushback, with Uefa and other confederations believed to be firmly opposed to the proposal. The first edition of the tournament to feature 48 nations is yet to finish but Fifa president Gianni Infantino has revived the prospect of further expansion [...]
Paul Hastings opens global sports practice as another law firm enters sector July 13, 2026 Law firm Paul Hastings have launched a new global sports practice as the Bishopsgate-based US giant expands its offering. Former Baltimore Ravens general counsel Brandon Etheridge and former Slaughter figure Mark Zerdin, who advised TWG Motorsports on their Cadillac F1 team entry, will form the core of the practice, which will form part of deals-based [...]
Wimbledon: HMRC set to slap Sinner and Noskova with £1.6m tax bill July 13, 2026 Wimbledon winners Jannik Sinner and Linda Noskova have been slapped with whopping multi-million pound tax bills after bagging £3.6m apiece at the All England Club. Sinner defended his title with a four-set win over French Open champion Alexander Zverev on Sunday while Noskova toppled Czech compatriot Karolina Muchova in three sets on Saturday. Both picked [...]
Bargain: England World Cup semi tickets vs Argentina just $2,700 July 13, 2026 Deep-pocketed fans can watch England in the Fifa World Cup semi-final against Argentina for $2,700. England earned a spot in their second World Cup semi-final in three tournaments with a nervy 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway on Saturday night and have been rewarded with a last four tie against the defending champions Argentina. The semi-final [...]
Fifa World Cup had amazing stadiums, 2035 UK edition must too July 12, 2026 The Fifa World Cup is coming to an end and it has taught us that stadiums are crucial to a good bid, Maria Knutsson-Hall writes. With nearly 40 days of men’s Fifa World Cup fever coming to an end, it is worth taking a moment to consider the health of the Women’s game at this [...]
Why Fifa World Cup players are drowning in commercial red tape July 12, 2026 Joshua Charalambous and Ellie Chakarto take a look at why this World Cup is restraining its stars A lot has been made about the star power at the Fifa Men’s World Cup – goals for Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal – and of course, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo who both [...]
Will the Nations Championship financially underdeliver for in-need Fiji? July 11, 2026 With Fiji set to sell out Everton’s stadium this weekend why isn’t it rosy for the island nation, Ollie Phillips asks. In theory this month should have been a dream one for Fiji’s rugby team, despite losing to Wales in their opening Nations Championship match. They’ve upped sticks from Suva in the Pacific and chosen [...]
Breeze and Monarch can make chances Count at Sha Tin July 10, 2026 SUNDAY’s Class One Hong Kong Racehorse Owners Association Trophy Handicap (12.35pm) over a mile holds centre stage for Sha Tin’s final meeting of the 2025/26 season. Historically, records show gallopers in the lower half of the handicap have an advantage over top weights. That trend looks likely to continue with several well-rated performers lurking near [...]
Lady the right Choice with Yuen up July 10, 2026 ALL EYES will be on next season’s potential Classic Series contender Gold Patch who returns to the track after a two-month lay-off in the six-furlong Joy and Fun Handicap (1.10pm). This son of Ardrossan has always been highly regarded in the Francis Lui stable, having won two of his four races and been given encouraging [...]
Miami heat: Why climate could be key in 40C England v Norway World Cup quarter-final July 10, 2026 Athletes from Norway are the masters of staying elite in the heat, but their football team hasn’t had the chance to test that theory ahead of their World Cup clash with England in sweltering Florida on Saturday. Out of the frying pan and into the fire. If England’s World Cup last-16 clash was about resilience [...]