Gianni Infantino has confirmed the Forward Enterprise project has been shut down following backlash from major footballing organisations and top FIFA officials.
Business
12:43pm
European nations agreed to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in football’s biggest tournament to private equity investors.
Football
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Pedro Moreira will take the reins of the A-League champions, bringing an impressive resume.
Thu, Jul 30
Luke Brooke-Smith, who has one cap for the All Whites, will move to the club in England's south on a four-year deal.
Wed, Jul 29
One week after the World Cup final, FIFA President Gianni Infantino attacked perceived critics for "spreading hate and false rumours" about the tournament.
Tue, Jul 28
Phoenix head coach Chris Grenacre said he was "absolutely delighted" Rufer has extended his stay in the capital.
Mon, Jul 27
A wave of white shirts and navy scarves descended on Eden Park as more than 40,000 fans turned out for the biggest men's football crowd in New Zealand history.
Sun, Jul 26
A 40,112-strong crowd braved the rain at Eden Park to watch the A-League champions fall to goals from Dane Scarlett and Richarlison.
More than 100 young footballers got a taste of Premier League coaching this week as Tottenham Hotspur's squad settled into Auckland ahead of their pre-season friendly.
New Zealand
Sat, Jul 25
The winger will move to South Wales on a three-year deal, with his transfer fee reportedly worth NZ$13.8 million.
Thu, Jul 23
Gianni Infantino should resign as head of FIFA for “destroying the football industry”, La Liga president Javier Tebas said.
Wed, Jul 22
New Zealand stores selling official football jerseys have almost completely sold out, with one player's name a fan favourite.
The All Whites winger earned the nod for his volley against Iran, becoming the first Kiwi to receive a nomination for the award.
Tue, Jul 21
The broadcaster said FIFA World Cup 2026 was the biggest event in TVNZ+ history, with over 20 million streams recorded across 104 matches.
With just days until the club's pre-season clash with Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur, Auckland has lost another key player and is yet to announce a manager.
A brief scuffle broke out on the pitch following the game as Spain celebrated their win.
His death, following a stage four cancer diagnosis, was announced overnight by former club Newcastle where he had been both a player and coach.
Things were briefly chippy between the teams post-match.
Mon, Jul 20
He fought back tears and had a look of misery as he and teammates faced applauding and bowing Argentina fans at the stadium's south end.
Ferran Torres scored in the second half of extra time.
Ferran Torres' extra-time winner also made Spain the first nation to hold the men's and women's World Cup titles at the same time.
“It turned out we were a soccer country, and I think it’s going to remain,” Trump said at a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York City.
Sun, Jul 19
The striker scored twice in England's 6-4 victory over France to take a two-goal advantage over Argentina rival Lionel Messi.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since 1982, and the 10 goals were the most in a third-place match.
For some, it may be worth it to watch Lionel Messi, considered by many to be the greatest player ever, chase history against Lamine Yamal, one of football's brightest rising stars.
