Sunday Papers – Fifa boss ‘shameless’ rant, Sir Keir to abolish Lords & Adele’s Vegas gigs start
The Sunday papers lead with Fifa and the Qatar World Cup, with many picking up on comments from the hour-long speech from Fifa boss Gianni Infantino.
In it, he said European countries were in no position to give out morality lessons, adding that he related to anyone that had been discriminated against because he grew up with red hair.
The papers are not kind to the rant, the Express calls it ‘shameless’, the Star called it”whining”. Other papers send their support to Gareth Southgate and the England team.
Other front-page stories include Sir Keir Starmer’s plans to abolish the House of Lords in favour of an elected chamber. Rishi Sunak announces a £50m air defence package to help Ukraine and Adele features on several front pages – as her Las Vegas residency kicks off.
Can Elon Musk’s dream of a third party succeed in the US?
Elon Musk has signalled intentions to create a new political party, the “America Party,” in response to dissatisfaction with the current US tax and spending bill, indicating potential opposition to Republican lawmakers.
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Trump celebrates his ‘big, beautiful’ win
President Trump celebrated the passage of a major tax and spending bill, showcasing achievements such as a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and a legislative breakthrough at NATO.
Liverpool star dies in car crash – New left-wing political party – Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill passes
Friday’s UK news headlines continue to react to the shocking death of the Liverpool FC player Diogo Jota, who died at age 28 in a car crash in Spain. He died just 11 days after his wedding and alongside his fellow footballer brother Andre Silva.
Rachel Reeves is hoping to draw a line under Wednesday’s tearful appearance at PMQs, confirming she is focused on the job ahead. The government announced a new 10-year plan for the NHS, and ex-Labour MP Zara Sultana has said she is starting a new political party alongside Jeremy Corbyn.
In global news, at least 69 people have been killed in Gaza after heavy bombing of the strip. At least 38 of those people were waiting in line at a food distribution centre.
Trump’s controversial Big Beautiful Bill has passed the Senate and House and now heads to the president’s desk for his signature. Many working-class Americans have reacted with horror as healthcare and food stamps are among the programmes to be cut.
Syrian man injures four passengers with hammer on ICE train in southern Germany
A 20-year-old Syrian national attacked travellers aboard an ICE express train travelling from Hamburg to Vienna between Straubing and Plattling in Bavaria, injuring four passengers, three Syrians (a 15-year-old boy and two men aged 24 and 51) and a 38-year-old of unspecified nationality.
‘Football has lost a Champion’ – Diogo Jota death latest | Friday’s newspapers
Friday’s newspaper front pages are, of course, dominated by the tragic news that the Liverpool FC and Portugal forward, Diogo Jota, has died at the age of 28. Yesterday, Spanish police confirmed the footballer and his brother, Andre Silva, died in a car accident as they made their way to catch a ferry to England. Diogo Jota’s death has shocked the sports world, and tributes have been pouring in. The 28-year-old recently won the Premier League with Liverpool and the Nations League with Portugal. He had married his long-term partner just 11 days earlier.
