FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) FIFA's proposal to sell a minority stake in a new commercial subsidiary has triggered mounting opposition from football's governing bodies, with UEFA, the Football Association (FA) and Concacaf all questioning the process behind the plan, while European football is now considering an emergency meeting and potential responses that sources told ESPN could include a boycott of future World Cups.The proposal, unveiled by FIFA earlier this week, would reshape the...

Italy's new coach Roberto Mancini pose during a news conference on July 29, 2026, in Rome. (AP Photo) Roberto Mancini has apologised for the way he left Italy three years ago after officially returning as head coach of the crisis-hit national team, admitting his departure was "completely my fault" and promising to restore the Azzurri to their former glory.The 61-year-old was reappointed as Italy coach following the team's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the third consecutive edition the four-time champions missed. The humiliating playoff defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina earlier this year triggered the resignations of federation president Gabriele Gravina...