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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed FIFA’s decision to cancel plans for a private stake sale in the World Cup. AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa emphasised the importance of transparent consultation on any future initiatives affecting global football governance.
The search continues for British surfer Arran Strong, 28, who went missing while paddleboarding near Arrifana beach, Portugal, after separating from his board.
FIFA has abandoned its proposal to sell a 20% stake in a new unit managing World Cup events, intended to raise $4.2 billion, following significant opposition from member associations, particularly UEFA. President Gianni Infantino acknowledged the divisions the plan caused and confirmed the project’s discontinuation.
Mother Andrea Bello died protecting her daughter during recent earthquakes in Venezuela, with the child miraculously saved from the rubble.
Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1 in their final Group I match at the World Cup 2026. Dembele’s goals came in the 7th, 20th, and 32nd minutes, securing France’s top position in the group. Desire Doue added the fourth goal in stoppage time.
A plane crashed into Beijing’s CITIC Tower, breaking apart upon impact with the city’s tallest building, leaving two windows damaged.
A Moroccan court sentenced 29 individuals, including politicians and sports figures, to prison terms of up to 12 years for their roles in an extensive drug trafficking and corruption scheme. The trial, linked to notorious trafficker El Hadj Ahmed Ben Brahim, revealed a network transporting Moroccan cannabis resin and cocaine across North Africa and Europe.
Rescue missions continue in Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes, with nearly 50,000 people missing and at least 235 confirmed dead.
A popular squishy toy, Squishy Dumplings, has been recalled due to the presence of benzene, a toxic chemical linked to cancer and serious health risks.
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