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Page: Feed: --- ## [Infantino defies FIFA vice president's request to stay away from Caribbean youth tournament](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260822-infantino-defies-fifa-vice-president-s-request-to-stay-away-from-caribbean-youth-tournament) _2026-08-22 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ FIFA president Gianni Infantino made a rare public appearance in the Caribbean despite a request from vice president Victor Montagliani to abstain as pressure mounts over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. ## [FIFA sanctions Argentina over brawl at World Cup final game](https://www.france24.com/en/fifa-sanctions-argentina-over-brawl-at-world-cup-final-game) _2026-08-22 · FRANCE24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Argentina’s defeat in the football World Cup final defeat has come with a costly post-match hangover. FIFA has imposed a ban on Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes and a hefty fine for sparking a brawl after his side's loss to Spain. His teammate Nahuel Molina has been similarly disciplined in a series of a decisions by the FIFA disciplinary committee. Story by Nick Rushworth. ## [Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball in match against England goes for auction](https://www.france24.com/en/maradona-s-hand-of-god-ball-in-match-against-england-goes-for-auction) _2026-08-22 · FRANCE24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ The football that Diego Maradona punched into the net for his infamous "Hand of God" goal is under the hammer this weekend. The historic ball from that infamous quarter final World Cup match between Argentina and England in 1986 is expected to fetch over 10 million dollars. Details by Camille Knight. ## [Marseille kick off new Ligue 1 season by thrashing Strasbourg at home](https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260822-marseille-kick-off-new-ligue-1-season-by-thrashing-strasbourg-at-home) _2026-08-22 · L'Equipe TV · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Algerian international striker Amine Gouiri scored a second-half double for Marseille, who powered to a 4-0 victory over Strasbourg in the curtain-raiser for the new Ligue 1 season on Friday evening. ## [Brazillian football star Ronaldinho makes a comeback at the age of 46](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260821-brazillian-football-star-ronaldinho-makes-a-comeback-at-the-age-of-46) _2026-08-21 · FRANCE24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Former Brazil football star Ronaldinho, who had retired in 2015, said on Thursday that he was making a comeback 11 years later with Italian third-division club Ravenna to try and score "a 300th goal". ## [FIFA suspends Argentina's Paredes for 10 games over World Cup final clashes](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260821-fifa-suspends-argentina-s-paredes-for-10-games-over-world-cup-final-clashes) _2026-08-21 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Several Argentina players including midfielder Leandro Paredes have been slapped with bans and fines for taking part in scuffles during the World Cup final against Spain in July. Paredes, who was banned for 10 international matches, was also fined $90,000. ## [PSG heavily favoured to win sixth successive Ligue 1 title](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260821-psg-heavily-favoured-win-sixth-successive-ligue-1-title) _2026-08-21 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Paris Saint-Germain remains the team to beat in Ligue 1, with back-to-back Champions League triumphs bolstered by an influx of new arrivals this season. The team's opening match against Stade Rennais this Sunday has been moved to Rennes after their Parc de Prince pitch was deemed unsafe to play on after weeks of sweltering heat in Paris. ## [Conference League: Monaco take first-leg lead in Poland](https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260821-conference-league-monaco-take-first-leg-lead-in-poland) _2026-08-21 · L'Equipe TV · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Monaco won 3-2 away at Gornik Zabrze in the first leg of their Conference League play-off. Mika Biereth opened the scoring before Lamine Camara doubled Monaco’s lead after the break. Paris Brunner then restored the visitors’ advantage after the Polish side had twice reduced the deficit. Filipe Luis's side take a one-goal lead into next Thursday’s second leg at the Stade Louis-II. ## [Ligue 1: Paul Pogba's Monaco adventure comes to an end](https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260820-ligue-1-paul-pogba-s-monaco-adventure-comes-to-an-end) _2026-08-20 · L'Equipe TV · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Paul Pogba and AS Monaco have officially parted ways after just one season. The 2018 World Cup winner joined in June 2025 after nearly two years out of the game, but injuries limited him to just six appearances and 115 minutes last season. ## [Champions League: Everything still to play for between Lyon and Fenerbahçe](https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260819-champions-league-everything-still-to-play-for-between-lyon-and-fenerbahce) _2026-08-19 · L'Equipe TV · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Olympique Lyonnais and Fenerbahçe drew 1–1 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off. The second leg will take place on Wednesday August 26 in Lyon. ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XiB1rWofojFI) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [Fenerbahce fight back against Lyon as Greenwood scores Champions League equaliser](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260818-fenerbahce-fight-back-against-lyon-as-greenwood-scores-champions-league-equaliser) _2026-08-18 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Mason Greenwood struck a second-half equaliser as Fenerbahce fought back to draw 1-1 at home to Lyon in their Champions League play-off first leg on Tuesday. Lois Openda put Lyon ahead before Greenwood levelled. Viking Stavanger rallied from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Dinamo Zagreb. ## [France's Vieira appointed head coach of Senegal national football team](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260818-france-vieira-appointed-head-coach-senegal-national-football-team) _2026-08-18 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Former France midfielder Patrick Vieira has been appointed Senegal coach, succeeding Pape Thiaw following the team's World Cup elimination. Born in Dakar, the 50-year-old takes charge of a national team for the first time after coaching in England, France and Italy. Vieira will begin his tenure next month as Senegal prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. ## [Singapore’s seniors turn to parkour to boost balance and strength](https://www.france24.com/en/singapore-s-seniors-turn-to-parkour-to-boost-balance-and-strength) _2026-08-18 · FRANCE24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Parkour may conjure images of rowdy teenagers swinging from building to building in urban landscapes, but since 2017, coach Tan Shie Boon has been using these techniques to improve Singaporean seniors’ strength and agility. Tan’s Movement Singapore classes have gone viral online, showing people in their 60s and 70s climbing structures, vaulting over railings, rolling down slanted surfaces and… ## [Kevin Lamour sacked by FIFA after publicly criticising Infantino's plan](https://www.france24.com/en/kevin-lamour-sacked-from-fifa-after-publicly-criticising-infantino-s-plan) _2026-08-18 · FRANCE24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ FIFA has reportedly sacked the organisation chief operating officer, who last month, published scathing criticism of Gianni Infantino's now-shelved plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private equity. Frenchman Kevin Lamour has now departed the world football governing body, which was confirmed by FIFA on Monday. The FIFA president is still holding on though despite a wave of opposition from… ## [Senior FIFA official FIFA Kevin Lamour leaves after criticising Gianni Infantino](https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260818-fifa-chief-of-operations-kevin-lamour-leaves-after-criticizing-gianni-infatino) _2026-08-18 · L'Equipe TV · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ FIFA's Chief Operating ​Officer Kevin Lamour has been dismissed from his post. He had strongly criticised his boss Gianni Infantino and the latter's plan to set up a commercial company. ## [FIFA chief operating officer leaves after criticising Infantino investor plan](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260817-fifa-chief-operating-officer-leaves-after-criticising-infantino-investor-plan) _2026-08-17 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ FIFA's third-highest-ranking official Kevin Lamour has left his post, the organisation confirmed Monday, after publicly criticising president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in major competitions to private investors. The departure comes as Infantino faces growing scrutiny over his leadership of world football's governing body. ## [Lens defeat Paris Saint-Germain to claim second title this year](https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260817-lens-defeat-paris-saint-germain-and-claim-second-title-this-year) _2026-08-17 · L'Equipe TV · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ RC Lens won the Champions' Trophy (French Super Cup) against Paris Saint-Germain (1-0). With Zinédine Zidane watching on, the Lens side held out for an hour despite being a man down. ## [Cameroon beats Malawi to win Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260816-cameroon-beats-malawi-to-win-women-s-africa-cup-of-nations-for-the-first-time) _2026-08-16 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Cameroon defeated tournament debutant Malawi in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, winning the trophy for the first time. The Indomitable Lionesses, who failed to qualify for the previous edition of the tournament, had lost on their last three appearances in the final – all to 10-time winner Nigeria. ## [French swimmer Léon Marchand wins gold in Euros 400m freestyle](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260816-french-swimmer-l%C3%A9on-marchand-wins-gold-in-euros-400m-freestyle) _2026-08-16 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ French swimming star Léon Marchand won the 400m freestyle final at the European swimming championships Sunday in Saint-Denis, near Paris. ## [WAFCON final: Women's sport seeks greater recognition](https://www.france24.com/en/wafcon-final-women-s-sport-seeks-greater-recognition) _2026-08-16 · FRANCE24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ The Women's Africa Cup of Nations final takes place tonight in Rabat, with Malawi facing Cameroon in a historic showdown. Speaking to FRANCE 24, sports journalist Charlotte Richardson discussed the growing popularity of women's sport, but also the persistent gaps in media coverage, funding and infrastructure compared with men's competitions. She also highlighted the WAFCON's last-minute… ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6sEZbmk59Fmv) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [WAFCON: Malawi and Cameroon face off for historic first crown](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260816-wafcon-malawi-and-cameroon-face-off-for-historic-first-crown) _2026-08-16 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Malawi and Cameroon will face off this Sunday in Rabat at 9pm Paris time in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. A surprising matchup, with each nation hoping to secure the first continental title in its history. ## [France's Léon Marchand wins first European title in front of home crowd](https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260816-france-s-l%C3%A9on-marchand-wins-first-european-title-in-front-of-home-crowd) _2026-08-16 · L'Equipe TV · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Day six of the European Championships in Paris saw four-time Olympic champion Léon Marchand claim his first continental title by winning the 200m butterfly final. There was another gold medal for France later in the evening, with Mary-Ambre Moluh setting a new European record to win the 100m backstroke final. ## [French swimmer Marchand wins first Euros gold as Germany's Liebmann breaks 1500m free world record](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260815-l%C3%A9on-marchand-wins-200-meter-butterfly-at-european-swimming-championships) _2026-08-15 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ French swimming star Léon Marchand won the 200m butterfly final at the European swimming championships Saturday in Paris while German swimmer Johannes Liebmann broke the 1,500m freestyle world record by nearly four seconds. ## [Teenage British cyclist Finlay ⁠Tarling dies in Tour of Portugal accident](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260814-teenage-british-cyclist-finlay-tarling-dies-in-tour-of-portugal-accident) _2026-08-14 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ 19-year-old British cyclist Finlay ⁠Tarling died ​following a "serious accident" during the eighth stage ​of the Tour of Portugal race, tour organisers and his team said on Friday. ## [Spain's World Cup final hero Ferran Torres closes in on PSG transfer](https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260814-spain-s-world-cup-final-hero-ferran-torres-closes-in-on-psg-transfer) _2026-08-14 · L'Equipe TV · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Paris Saint-Germain have reached an agreement with Barcelona to sign Ferran Torres, according to reports in French and Spanish media outlets on Thursday evening. The forward, who scored the match-winner for Spain in the World Cup final, is expected to sign with the European champions for around €50 million. ## [Infantino's future at FIFA should be decided by election, African football chief says](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260813-infantino-future-should-be-decided-by-election-says-african-football-chief) _2026-08-13 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Confederation of African Football head Patrice Motsepe on Thursday said that the future of FIFA's embattled president Gianni Infantino should be decided via election. Multiple world football federations have recently withdrawn their support for his leadership of football's governing body over his aborted plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. ## [Fabien Barthez to coach France's goalkeepers under former teammate Zidane](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260813-fabien-barthez-to-coach-france-s-goalkeepers-under-former-teammate-zidane) _2026-08-13 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Former France international Fabien Barthez was put in charge of the national team's goalkeepers on Thursday under newly appointed head coach Zinedine Zidane, reuniting two legends of French football who carried Les Bleus to World Cup and Euro titles in 1998 and 2000. ## [Chawinga sisters shine as Malawi reach Women's Africa Cup of Nations final](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260813-chawinga-sisters-shine-malawi-reach-maiden-women-africa-cup-of-nations-final-cameroon) _2026-08-13 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Malawi continued ⁠their giant-killing ​run at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as they defeated Algeria 3-1 on Wednesday with goals from Chawinga sisters Tabitha and Temwa to book a place in the final. They go on to face Cameroon, who beat hosts Morocco in a penalty shootout in the other semi-final. ## [Paris Saint-Germain retain Super Cup title by seeing off Aston Villa](https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260813-paris-saint-germain-retain-super-cup-title-by-seeing-off-aston-villa) _2026-08-13 · L'Equipe TV · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Reigning European champions PSG kicked off the new season by retaining their UEFA Super Cup title, beating Premier League side Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué scored the goals for Luis Enriqué's team. ## [Champions League: Lyon defeat Prague and await Fenerbahçe in playoffs](https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260812-champions-league-lyon-defeat-prague-await-fenerbahce-playoffs) _2026-08-12 · L'Equipe TV · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Having lost 2-1 in the first leg, Lyon turned the tie around with a 3-0 victory over Sparta Prague in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. OL will face Fenerbahçe in the playoffs to secure their place in the group stage. ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FdOuNglOv5vF) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Somali referee Artan 'proud' to oversee UEFA Super Cup after World Cup exclusion](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260811-somali-referee-artan-proud-to-oversee-uefa-super-cup-after-world-cup-exclusion) _2026-08-11 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied the chance to referee at the World Cup after being refused entry to the United States, will take charge of the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on Wednesday. ## [UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse Gianni Infantino of 'fundamental breach of trust'](https://www.france24.com/en/uefa-concacaf-and-afc-accuse-gianni-infantino-of-fundamental-breach-of-trust) _2026-08-11 · FRANCE24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Three of FIFA's six confederations issued an open letter to the "football family" on Monday (August 10) attacking President ​Gianni Infantino's conduct during the proposed sale of a stake in World Cup commercial rights and calling for leadership that works for the game. ## [European swimming championships: France take silver in men's 4 x 200m freestyle relay](https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260811-european-championships-thanks-to-l%C3%A9on-marchand-france-take-silver-in-the-4-x-200m) _2026-08-11 · L'Equipe TV · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ The French men’s 400 x 200m freestyle relay team won silver at the European Championships. On his return to France, Léon Marchand posted the world’s best time of the year in the 200m. ## [UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse Infantino of 'fundamental breach of trust'](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260810-football-fifa-uefa-infantino-world-cup-sport) _2026-08-10 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under fire again on Monday as a joint letter from three regional football confederations including UEFA slammed his recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup as a “fundamental breach of trust” with the institutions world soccer's governing body serves. ## [Dutch rider Demi Vollering wins second Women's Tour de France](https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260810-demi-vollering-wins-second-women-s-tour-de-france-in-dominating-fashion) _2026-08-10 · L'Equipe TV · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Demi Vollering won the final stage of the Women’s Tour de France and retained her yellow jersey. This is her second Tour victory, following her win in 2023. ## [Demi Vollering wins second Women’s Tour de France title](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260809-demi-vollering-wins-second-women-s-tour-de-france-title) _2026-08-09 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Dutch rider Demi Vollering won her second Tour de France Femmes title on Sunday after winning the final stage in Nice and extending her lead over nearest rival Kasia Niewiadoma, who finished second overall. Vollering previously won the race in 2023. ## [Demi Vollering turns women's Tour de France upside down on eve of finish](https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260809-demi-vollering-turns-women-tour-de-france-upside-down-eve-of-finish) _2026-08-09 · L'Equipe TV · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Demi Vollering won stage 8 of the Tour de France and took the yellow jersey on the eve of the finish. The Dutch rider managed to distance her rival Kasia Niewiadoma. ## [Infantino denies affair allegation, FIFA slams ‘concerted’ effort to weaken him](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260809-infantino-denies-affair-allegation-fifa-slams-concerted-effort-to-weaken-him) _2026-08-09 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ FIFA on Saturday issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it called a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine his leadership of the organisation. It came a day after a British newspaper accused the FIFA boss of paying off a fomer lover while at UEFA, allegations Infantino has categorically denied. ## [Women's Tour de France: Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot pulls out of race](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260808-women-tour-de-france-defending-champion-pauline-ferrand-pr%C3%A9vot-pulls-out-race) _2026-08-08 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ French cyclist and defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot pulled out of the Women's Tour de France ahead of Saturday's 8th and penultimate stage due to feeling unwell. An Olympic champion in mountain biking at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ferrand-Prévôt won the Women's Tour de France in her debut last year. ## [Finally, medals for France in open water swimming](https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260808-finally-medals-france-open-water-swimming) _2026-08-08 · L'Equipe TV · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ France have finally won medals in open water swimming at the European Swimming Championships in Paris. Marc-Antoine Olivier and Logan Fontaine finished second and third in the three-kilometre knock-out event. ## ['There's no turning back': UEFA stands by boycott despite Infantino's apology](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260807-there-s-no-turning-back-uefa-stands-by-boycott-despite-infantino-s-apology) _2026-08-07 · FRANCE24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ UEFA continues to apply pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, while the Norwegian federation turn up the heat with 3 separate referrals to the federation's ethics committee. Antonia Kerrigan reports. ## [FIFA's institutional tensions: Infantino's failed Forward Entity proposal sparks governance crisis](https://www.france24.com/en/infantino-s-failed-investment-proposal-reflects-deeper-institutional-tensions) _2026-08-07 · FRANCE24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome International Sports Journalist Thando Sibiya.She presents the FIFA governance crisis not as an isolated dispute over a failed commercial proposal, but as the culmination of deeper institutional tensions that have been developing over Gianni Infantino's presidency. Sibiya argues that the proposed sale of a permanent stake in FIFA's commercial rights became a… ## [Yan Diomandé makes history with Real Madrid move](https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260807-yan-diomand%C3%A9-makes-history-with-real-madrid-move) _2026-08-07 · L'Equipe TV · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Real Madrid have officially announced the signing of Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig on a deal running until 2033. The transfer, worth €125 million plus €15 million in add-ons, becomes the most expensive in the Spanish club's history. At just 19 years old, the Ivory Coast international also becomes the most expensive African player of all time. ## [Mauritian rider Le Court sprints to stage 6 Women's Tour de France win](https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20260806-le-court-sprints-to-stage-six-tour-de-france-win) _2026-08-06 · FRANCE 24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ Kim Le Court claimed her second victory in the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday in Tournon-sur-Rhône one year after winning in Guéret. ## [#UEFA maintains #WorldCup boycott despite #FIFA apology](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260806-uefa-maintains-worldcup-boycott-despite-fifa-apology-1) _2026-08-06 · FRANCE24 · Sports news, stories and scores - Football, tennis, cycling… - France 24_ #FIFA's crisis meeting and apology haven't convinced #Europe's #football governing body. In a statement published on August 6, the #UEFA said it would maintain its #WorldCup #boycott over FIFA's plan to open up competitions to private investment.