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Shakhtar drew 1–1 away to PSV in the first round of the Champions League. Mendoza scored his first goal, while Dest equalized.
Ukraine and Poland are exploring the possibility of a joint bid to host a World Cup in the 2040s. There are no official negotiations; planning may begin after the war.
Enzo Fernández has moved from “Chelsea” to “Manchester City” for €145 million. The Argentine’s contract is for five years.
PSG drew 2–2 with «Lille», scoring twice in stoppage time. The Parisians matched a rare achievement in the French championship.
UEFA has stated its readiness to join forces with other confederations against Infantino’s new term. The association is demanding an independent audit of FIFA Forward Enterprise.
Thierry Henry was honored for his football achievements, skill and personal qualities. He also spoke out against discrimination and supported humanitarian initiatives.
The PSG captain supported Gabriel after his decisive miss in the 2026 Champions League final. UEFA recognized this gesture of humanity.
Victor Montagliani said that Infantino’s visit would divert attention from the tournament because of the crisis at FIFA. Despite this, the FIFA president arrived in the Dominican Republic.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Russian occupiers have damaged or destroyed 88 stadiums in Ukraine, 14 of which have been completely destroyed. Direct losses to sports infrastructure are estimated at $4 billion.
PSG defeated Aston Villa 2–1 in the UEFA Super Cup on August 12 in Salzburg. It is the third team in history to win the trophy two years in a row.
On August 12, the 51st edition of the UEFA Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa will take place in Salzburg. The Parisians could become the second team after Real Madrid to win the trophy twice in a row.
Trump said FIFA would make a terrible mistake if it replaced Infantino. UEFA is considering boycotting the World Cup if he remains president.
FIFA leadership confirmed its full support for President Gianni Infantino at a meeting in Morocco. This occurred after the proposal to attract $4.2 billion in investment was withdrawn following criticism from UEFA.
FIFA has withdrawn its proposal to attract private investment in its tournaments after sharp criticism from UEFA and other football organizations. President Gianni Infantino stated that the project will not be implemented.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino withdrew the proposal to involve private investors in organizing World Cups after criticism from UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faced criticism over plans to involve private investors in tournaments. CEO Kevin Lamour stated his readiness to leave his post due to the project of creating a commercial subsidiary.
Chelsea fined £10 million for 74 breaches of FA rules regarding agents. A suspended two-window transfer ban replaced the rescinded points deduction.
UEFA and 55 associations unanimously rejected FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup. No UEFA national team will participate in FIFA competitions until the plan is withdrawn.
FIFA announced the creation of a semi-private subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise, to raise $4. 2 billion. The plan drew criticism from UEFA and former FIFA President Sepp Blatter.
On July 29, Polissia will play against Copenhagen in the Conference League, and on July 30, Dynamo will face PAOK in the Europa League, and LNZ will face Gent.
Shakhtar head coach Arda Turan announced that the nominally home Champions League matches will take place in London. The team held negotiations on renting stadiums of Chelsea, Fulham, and Brentford.
Jürgen Klopp has taken charge of the German national team, signing a 4-year contract. He will prepare the team for Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.
Kyiv Dynamo refused the away ticket quota for the Europa League match against Greek PAOK due to security risks. The club urged fans not to attend the game because of possible provocations.
The match of the 1st round of the UPL between Kyiv's Dynamo and Livyi Bereh has been postponed to December 2. The reason, likely, is Dynamo's participation in the Europa League qualification.
The UAF increased the number of foreign players on the field to eight, provided there is one player from the EU, and raised the fees for them to 400,000 hryvnias. Also, for the first time since 2021, the U-21 Championship is returning.
The UEFA President was not at the World Cup final due to disagreements with FIFA over the disqualification of a US player and the denial of entry to a referee. In the final, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0.
Kyiv's "Dynamo", if they advance past PAOK, will face the winner of the pair "Hammarby" – "Anderlecht". "LNZ" and "Polissya" have also learned their potential opponents in the Conference League.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated the possibility of increasing the number of participants in the World Cup to 64 teams. The proposal will be considered after the current tournament with 48 national teams.
UEFA is ready to block the return of Russian teams to international football. Key Western European associations oppose lifting the ban.
UEFA called FIFA's decision to suspend Folari Balogun's disqualification a crossing of the red lines of football integrity. The decision was made after a call from US President Trump to FIFA President Infantino.