eSports
Community, Not Trophies, Is the Real Key to Esports Success
Fnatic's former CEO argues that building loyal communities matters more to the esports industry's long-term health than winning tournaments.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Alex Rivera
Football Correspondent
Alex covers football and the global game with fast, sharp analysis.
Football
Infantino Drops Private Equity World Cup Profits Plan After Backlash
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has scrapped a proposal to sell a share of World Cup revenues to private equity investors after facing significant opposition.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
FIFA Drops World Cup Commercial Sell-Off After Infantino U-Turn
FIFA has abandoned plans to sell off commercial rights tied to the World Cup, president Gianni Infantino confirmed, marking a significant reversal for the governing body.
By Alex Rivera3 min read
Football
FIFA President Says World Cup Sell-Off Plan Is Dead
FIFA's president has declared that a proposed plan to sell off World Cup rights or assets will not go ahead, ending speculation over the future of football's biggest tournament.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
FIFA World Cup Sell-Off Plan Reportedly Dead
Plans to commercialize or sell off rights connected to the FIFA World Cup have reportedly collapsed, according to a report by The Straits Times.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
FIFA Drops World Cup Investment Plan Following Widespread Backlash
FIFA has abandoned a controversial investment proposal tied to the World Cup after facing significant pushback, according to reporting by CBS News.
By Alex Rivera3 min read
Football
FIFA Drops World Cup Private Equity Plan After Widespread Opposition
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned a plan to bring private equity investment into the World Cup after facing significant pushback from stakeholders across football.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
Cocoa Beach Minutemen Football 2026 Season Preview
Florida Today has published its 2026 season preview for the Cocoa Beach Minutemen football program, spotlighting what lies ahead for the Brevard County squad.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
FIFA Eyes $20 Billion World Cup Equity Capital Push
FIFA is launching equity capital operations tied to the World Cup valued at approximately $20 billion, signaling a major shift in how football's global governing body finances its flagship tournament.
By Alex Rivera3 min read
eSports
Yangon Galacticos Qualify for EWC 2026 Grand Final
Myanmar's Yangon Galacticos have secured a spot in the EWC 2026 Grand Final, marking a landmark moment for competitive gaming in Southeast Asia.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
Casemiro Joins Inter Miami to Help Messi Win, He Says
The Brazilian midfielder says he moved to Inter Miami with one clear purpose: support Lionel Messi, whom he calls the 'god of football', in winning more titles.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
World Cup Boycott Threat Grows as FIFA-UEFA Civil War Erupts
Explosive claims of a potential World Cup boycott have surfaced as the rift between FIFA and UEFA deepens into what some are calling an all-out civil war in football governance.
By Alex Rivera3 min read