FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced a plan to create a $20 billion company to manage the World Cup, with private investors including the Kushner family. The plan was strongly opposed by UEFA, the governing body for European football, which said football does not belong to FIFA alone.
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FIFA wants to form a company worth $20 billion to run the World Cup events.
The Kushner family is among the private investors involved in this plan.
UEFA, the top European football organization, immediately criticized the proposal.
UEFA stated that football is not owned by FIFA and no one owns the sport exclusively.
The announcement was made by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The plan raised concerns and anger within the European football community.
The conflict highlights growing tensions between FIFA and UEFA over control of football events.
The article includes related updates on French football and coach Zinedine Zidane.
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Manchester City winger Savinho is interested in leaving the club and moving to Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham’s coach Roberto de Zerbi wants to sign him, and talks are now beginning for a possible transfer during the current window.
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Savinho plays as a winger for Manchester City and has made 13 appearances for Brazil.
Tottenham Hotspur’s coach Roberto de Zerbi has identified Savinho as a key target.
Savinho joined Manchester City from Troyes for £30.8 million in July 2024.
He spent the season before joining City on loan at Girona in Spain.
Tottenham tried to sign Savinho last summer, but City did not want to sell then.
Savinho signed a two-year contract extension in October 2025, keeping him at Manchester City until 2031.
In his first season, Savinho played regularly, scoring three goals in 48 games.
Last season, his playing time dropped, partly due to competition from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo on the right side.
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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he is willing to trade future draft picks to get better players for this season. He believes the team has a strong chance to compete for the Super Bowl and wants to improve the team now instead of waiting.
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Jerry Jones is open to trading future draft picks to add talented players this season.
He feels confident about the current team’s potential to compete for a Super Bowl.
Jones spoke about this at the Cowboys' training camp in Oxnard, California.
The Cowboys last won the Super Bowl 30 years ago in Super Bowl XXX.
Jones is 83 years old and is eager to see the team win another championship soon.
Quarterback Dak Prescott and receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens are key players for the team.
Jones said he does not want to delay trying to win the Super Bowl until future years.
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Jonathon Brooks, a running back for the Carolina Panthers, is gaining attention during the team's 2025 training camp after recovering from two knee injuries. Brooks was drafted in 2024 but has played very little due to his injuries and missed all of last season. With other top Panthers running backs gone or signed elsewhere, Brooks has a chance to become a leading player.
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Jonathon Brooks was picked in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers.
He tore his ACL (a knee ligament) twice, limiting his playtime in his first two seasons.
Brooks rushed for 1,139 yards and 10 touchdowns in his final college season at Texas.
He played only three NFL games before his second ACL injury.
Brooks missed the entire 2024 NFL season to recover.
The Panthers’ previous top running back, Rico Dowdle, left for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Chuba Hubbard, another running back on the team, has a contract through 2028.
Brooks is showing promising skills and confidence in the 2025 Panthers training camp.
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France's soccer captain Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup for scoring the most goals, the first player to win it twice. Despite his individual success, France lost to Spain in the semifinals and then to England in the third-place match. Mbappe posted a long message thanking fans and teammates while expressing disappointment about the team's results.
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Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot by scoring 10 goals and making 4 assists at the 2026 World Cup.
He is the first player to win the Golden Boot in two different World Cups.
France lost 2-0 to Spain in the semifinals, with Spain going on to win the tournament.
France then lost the third-place match 6-4 against England.
Mbappe shared a message on Instagram expressing pride in his own achievements but sadness over the team's losses.
Didier Deschamps, France's manager, stepped down after the World Cup.
Zinedine Zidane was named the new manager of the French national soccer team.
Mbappe has played in three World Cups and was part of the 2018 team that won the championship.
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The Minnesota Vikings will honor former running back Adrian Peterson by adding him to their Ring of Honor. Peterson had a highly successful career with the Vikings, achieving many records and awards despite some off-field issues.
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Adrian Peterson played for the Vikings from 2007 to 2021.
He rushed for 14,918 yards and scored 120 touchdowns in his NFL career.
Peterson was drafted by the Vikings as the 7th overall pick in 2007.
He set an NFL record with 296 rushing yards in a single game during his rookie season.
Peterson won the Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2007.
He was the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2012.
Peterson made seven Pro Bowl appearances and was named first-team All-Pro four times.
The Vikings will officially induct him into their Ring of Honor in November.
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Caleb Williams had a strong first season as quarterback for the Chicago Bears under head coach Ben Johnson. Williams passed for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns, helped the Bears achieve an 11-6 record, and won a wild card playoff game.
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Caleb Williams completed 58.1% of his passes in a 17-game season.
He threw for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns with 7 interceptions.
Williams also rushed for 388 yards and 3 touchdowns.
The Bears finished the season with an 11-6 record.
Chicago won a wild card playoff game during Williams’ first season.
Head coach Ben Johnson praised Williams’ arm talent, playmaking, and running ability.
Johnson expects Williams to continue improving in the 2026 NFL season.
The Bears will start the 2026 season on September 13 against the Carolina Panthers.
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Draymond Green has agreed to a one-year contract worth $27.7 million to play his 15th NBA season with the Golden State Warriors. He declined a player option to help the team try to sign LeBron James, but after James signed elsewhere, Green and the Warriors returned to their original deal.
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Draymond Green signed a one-year deal for $27.7 million with the Golden State Warriors.
This will be Green’s 15th season with the team.
He originally declined a contract option for 2026-27 to give the Warriors financial flexibility.
The Warriors tried to sign LeBron James but he joined the Philadelphia 76ers instead.
Green was drafted by the Warriors in 2012 as a second-round pick.
He has won four NBA championships with the Warriors.
Green expressed strong loyalty to the Warriors and said he prefers staying with the team through struggles and successes.
He made these comments during an interview on "The Big Podcast" with Shaquille O’Neal.
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USC football coach Lincoln Riley said his team wants to continue playing against Notre Dame, but the game will not happen in the next few years because the contracts ended and Notre Dame did not meet certain conditions. Both schools say they want to resume the rivalry, but the earliest possible next game might be in 2030.
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USC and Notre Dame have a famous college football rivalry.
Their contract to play ended after last season, so they will not meet this year or the next few years.
Lincoln Riley says USC wanted to play Notre Dame "anytime, anywhere," including early in the season.
Riley claims Notre Dame did not honor a promise to play those games, causing the break.
Notre Dame’s athletic director says they also want to continue the rivalry in the future.
Current schedules make it unlikely the teams could play each other before 2030.
Both schools are currently blaming each other for the stalled series.
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Justin Herbert, the quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers, and singer Madison Beer announced their engagement on Instagram. Herbert has played six seasons for the Chargers, who have not yet won a playoff game during his time with the team.
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Justin Herbert is the quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers football team.
Madison Beer is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter.
They announced their engagement with a photo on Instagram.
The couple has been publicly seen together since August 2024.
Beer has attended Chargers games and appeared in Herbert’s life, including a music video.
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has supported Herbert’s relationship, even joking about airport rides when Herbert missed workouts.
Herbert is entering his seventh season with the Chargers in 2025.
The Chargers have not won a playoff game during Herbert’s time with the team.
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Zinedine Zidane has become the new coach of the France national football team. He takes over a very strong team with high expectations following the success of the former coach, Didier Deschamps.
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Zinedine Zidane is the new manager of France's football team.
France's team is considered one of the richest and most successful in the world.
Zidane succeeds Didier Deschamps, who had a long record of success.
The team is made up of players who many believe can be the best in international football.
Zidane is respected for his football career, giving him immediate credibility.
Success will depend on Zidane building teamwork, adapting tactics, and creating strong leadership in the team.
The article was published on July 28, 2026, by France 24 sports coverage.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is ready to start training camp after a busy offseason. He aims to lead his team to a successful season, focusing on winning games, earning MVP honors, and competing for the Super Bowl.
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Joe Burrow attended several high-profile events during the offseason, including the Kentucky Derby, Met Gala, and a Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Burrow posted a message on Instagram signaling his return to football training camp on July 28.
The Bengals have not made the playoffs since the 2022 NFL season, mainly due to a weak defense.
In 2023, Burrow played only 10 games because of a wrist ligament injury.
In 2024, he played all 17 games and led the NFL in completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns.
Despite Burrow's strong performance in 2024, the Bengals missed the playoffs because of poor defense.
Burrow missed most of last season due to a severe turf toe injury but has won two NFL Comeback Player of the Year awards.
Burrow’s goals for the season include winning the NFL MVP award, the Super Bowl, and enjoying the game.
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Matt Campbell left his job as head football coach at Iowa State after ten years to become the new head coach at Penn State. He said the decision was based on how well Penn State fit his values about building team culture and character.
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Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's head football coach in December 2025.
He replaced James Franklin, who was fired after a 3-3 start to the 2025 season.
Campbell coached Iowa State for ten years before moving to Penn State.
He expressed pride in his time at Iowa State and respect for its community.
Campbell said Penn State’s history and values matched his approach to coaching.
His first game as Penn State’s coach will be on September 5 against Marshall.
Iowa State’s new head coach is Jimmy Rogers.
Iowa State will start their season against Southeast Missouri State.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers started their training camp without two important defensive players, Jalen Ramsey and Joey Porter Jr., who are on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list due to injuries. Ramsey has a knee injury that will keep him out for a few weeks, and Porter has a back issue from a workout. Both players are important for the team's defense this season.
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Jalen Ramsey and Joey Porter Jr. are on the Steelers’ active/PUP list as training camp begins.
Ramsey has a knee injury and is expected to miss a couple of weeks but does not need surgery.
Porter aggravated his back during a morning workout, leading to his placement on the PUP list.
Ramsey is a Super Bowl champion and eight-time Pro Bowler who joined the Steelers last season.
Last year, Ramsey made 88 tackles, 8 pass breakups, 3 sacks, and 1 interception.
Porter was the Steelers’ 32nd overall draft pick in 2023 and had 165 tackles and 31 pass deflections in three seasons.
Being on the PUP list means the Steelers can activate them before August 30; if not, they must miss at least the first four games of the 2026 season.
The Steelers aim to compete for a Super Bowl win this season, with defense being a key part of their strategy.
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Jayden Maiava, USC's redshirt senior quarterback, received Big Ten football preseason honors in 2026. He is the only player from USC and UCLA to earn this recognition and will start as USC’s quarterback for the second year in a row.
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Jayden Maiava earned Big Ten preseason honors on the first day of Big Ten Media Days.
He is the only player from USC and UCLA to receive these preseason honors.
Maiava transferred to USC from UNLV before the 2024 season.
He became USC’s starting quarterback in the last four games of 2024 and has kept that position.
Maiava had the highest total quarterback rating in the Big Ten, at 91.2.
He outperformed Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and finalist Julian Sayin in quarterback rating.
A total of 12 players earned Big Ten preseason honors.
Indiana had three players honored, Ohio State had two, and several other universities had players recognized.
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A company called Learfield reported a 123% increase in female college athletes taking part in name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals during the 2025-26 school year. Women's sports like basketball and softball are earning more in these deals, and brands enjoy working with female athletes because of their strong social media skills and authentic storytelling.
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Female athlete participation in NIL deals doubled from 2,136 to 4,772 in 2026.
Women’s basketball is now the third highest-earning sport in NIL, and softball entered the top five.
Learfield is a college sports marketing company tracking these NIL activities.
Brands work with athletes through social media posts, public appearances, ambassador roles, and autograph signings.
Restaurants are the top sponsor type, followed by financial services, health care, and business services.
National brands including Geico, SeatGeek, State Farm, EA Sports, Uber, AT&T, and Marriott made deals with over 260 athletes from 69 schools.
Female athletes are seen as skilled content creators and genuine in their partnerships, helping brands connect better with fans.
The NCAA approved NIL compensation for college athletes starting in July 2021, leading to growth in this area.
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The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to a four-year contract extension with defensive tackle Jalen Carter, making him the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history. The deal includes $106 million guaranteed and extends through the 2031 season.
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Jalen Carter is a defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles.
He was selected ninth overall in the 2023 NFL draft.
Carter’s new four-year deal guarantees $106 million.
He has been chosen for the Pro Bowl in 2024 and 2025.
Carter contributed to the Eagles’ Super Bowl win for the 2024 season.
The Eagles also extended another defensive tackle, Jordan Davis, with a three-year contract worth $65 million guaranteed.
Carter has 13.5 sacks in 43 career games and was runner-up for Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2023.
His college career included winning two national championships at Georgia, and he faced probation related to a car crash incident.
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Bert Askson, a former NFL player known for playing tight end and defensive lineman, died on July 24, 2026, at age 80 in Houston. He played for several teams, including the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers, and made a notable touchdown catch in 1976 before retiring.
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Bert Askson was born on December 16, 1945, in Houston.
He played college football at Texas Southern University as a defensive end and was a senior co-captain.
The Pittsburgh Steelers picked Askson in the 14th round of the 1970 NFL Draft.
Injuries limited his early playing time, but he appeared in 11 games for the Steelers in 1971.
He also played in the Canadian Football League and the World Football League during his career.
Askson switched from defensive end to tight end with the Houston Oilers and later joined the Packers in 1975.
He caught one NFL pass, a touchdown in 1976 that helped the Packers win their first game of that season.
Askson played in 43 NFL games before retiring and later worked for the Port of Houston.
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Bret Bielema, the head coach of Illinois football, shared his views on the rivalry between the Big Ten and SEC college football conferences. He said the SEC wants to stay like it was in 2005, while he thinks the Big Ten is moving forward in the sport. Illinois recently won a bowl game against an SEC team, Tennessee.
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The SEC was long seen as the top college football league.
The Big Ten won the last three College Football Playoff national championships.
Bret Bielema coached Arkansas in the SEC from 2013 to 2017 and now coaches Illinois in the Big Ten.
Bielema said SEC commissioner Greg Sankey tries to protect the SEC’s traditional ways.
Illinois finished the 2025 season with a 9-4 record and won the Music City Bowl against Tennessee.
The Big Ten had three teams in the latest College Football Playoff: Ohio State, Oregon, and champion Indiana.
The SEC had five teams in the playoff: Georgia, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Alabama, and Oklahoma.
Illinois will start their 2026 season on September 3 against UAB.
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Indianapolis Colts defensive player DeForest Buckner missed many games in the 2025 season due to a neck injury that required surgery. He recently shared how hard the recovery was, especially at home where he could not fully care for his young children, but he is now ready to return to playing.
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DeForest Buckner injured his neck during a game in early November 2025.
He had neck surgery the following month.
Recovery was difficult, with long periods of limited movement and a 10-pound lifting restriction.
Buckner has three young children, including a daughter under one year old at the time of surgery.
He has played 10 seasons in the NFL and achieved 71.5 sacks total, 43 with the Colts.
Buckner has made the Pro Bowl twice and was named first-team All-Pro in 2020.
The Colts lost their last seven games in 2025 and missed the playoffs for the fifth year in a row.
Buckner described returning to training camp as an important personal milestone after recovery.
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